Addiction Medicine
From the Journals
Effective alternatives to psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder
At 12 months, there was a mean 28.91-point (23.8%) drop in interpersonal problems, reported lead author Dr. Andrew Chanen.
From the Journals
Study finds sharp drop in opioid scripts among most specialties
A study by the RAND Corp found U.S. clinicians are prescribing fewer opioids, with variation among patients. But the lead author said the report...
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Schizophrenia linked to violent behavior, but experts push back
“I think one of the main implications of this study is that prevention of violence outcomes really should be a focus for clinical services,” said...
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Opioid agonist therapy guards against self-harm, suicide
These results highlight the importance of a ‘transition’ period when stopping OAT, said study investigator Dr. Prianka Padmanathan.
Commentary
Treating homeless patients: Book offers key insights
The book serves as a reminder for clinicians treating this population about why they continue to do this work, said Dr. Aislinn Bird.
Feature
Last call? Moderate alcohol’s health benefits look increasingly doubtful
These new findings mean physicians will find themselves imparting a more nuanced message about the health impacts of moderate alcohol consumption...
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for alcohol addiction
Dr. Markus Heilig now hopes to carry out a multisite phase 3 study of the intervention.
Conference Coverage
Many clinicians feel ill-prepared for drug overdose deaths
A patient overdose death can change clinical decision-making for providers experiencing high levels of stress related to the death.
Conference Coverage
Most addiction specialists support legalized therapeutic psychedelics
Most respondents wanted legal therapeutic psychedelics to be administered only in controlled settings.
Conference Coverage
Is prescribing stimulants OK for comorbid opioid use disorder, ADHD?
One new study showed that from 2007-2017, there was a threefold increase in OUD and comorbid ADHD.
Conference Coverage
Women struggle with benzodiazepine addiction post chemotherapy treatment
Sedatives like benzodiazepines are used to control nausea, anxiety, and insomnia during chemotherapy treatment, but overuse and failing to taper...