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November 1, 2024
Overdose Deaths Are Rising Among Black and Indigenous Americans
NEWS FROM THE STATES (10/29) – The recent decline in overdose deaths hides a tremendous disparity by race: Deaths have fallen only among white people while continuing to rise among people of color, according to a new Stateline analysis of federal data. Health experts in nonwhite communities say they’re finding strategies that work in their areas, but that they still struggle for recognition and funding to address the problems, especially among Black and Native people. Read more
FDA Approves New Abuse-Deterrent Alternative for Severe Pain Management
AJMC (10/29) – Today, Protega Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA granted approval for oxycodone hydrochloride (RoxyBond) as an alternative treatment for managing severe pain. The approval has been granted for the use of immediate-release (IR) schedule II tablet at a dose of 10 mg. This medication should only be allotted to those whose pain requires an opioid analgesic in situations where other treatments have been insufficient. Read more
Gambling Poses Huge Global Threat to Public Health, Experts Warn
THE GUARDIAN (10/24) – Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid expansion via mobile phones and the internet harming far more people than previously thought, a report warns. Much stronger global regulatory controls are urgently needed to curb the impact of commercial gambling on global health and wellbeing, a group of leading experts in gambling, public health, global health and regulatory policy concluded. Read more
Ma*****na Use Has Fallen 'Dramatically' Among U.S. Teens
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (10/29) – W**d use among U.S. teenagers fell dramatically over the past decade, a new study shows. By 2021, only about 16% of teens said they were currently using ma*****na, down from 23% in 2011, researchers found. Read more
A 37% Drop in Overdose Deaths From Drugs Mixed With Opioids – Fentanyl Included
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (10/21) – Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than co***ne, according to the results of a large federally funded study. Read more
Medicaid Limits Access to Life-Saving Doses of Addiction Care
ROLL CALL (10/24) – Consensus is growing around the idea that for some patients higher doses of a gold-standard opioid addiction treatment drug may be better than lower doses at keeping patients healthy and in treatment, especially for those who use fentanyl. But whether someone can access higher doses of buprenorphine — which works by curbing cravings and withdrawal from opioids — depends on where they live. Read more
Anonymous Distribution of Naloxone via Vending Machines Raises Uptake by Ex-Prisoners, Rutgers Researchers Find
RUTGERS (10/22) – [...] In a new study published in the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, Rutgers University-New Brunswick drug policy researcher Grant Victor found that by distributing free naloxone – a nasal spray used to reverse or limit the effects of opioids (also known by its brand name Narcan) – via vending machines, county jails could sharply increase the number of doses provided to inmates at release. Read more
Nearly 6% of Pregnant Women Report Ma*****na Use
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (10/30) – A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using ma*****na during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding ma*****na use during pregnancy, said lead researcher Mohammad Rifat Haider. Read more
Echoes of Youth: High School Binge Drinking Predicts Midlife Alcohol Use, Women Most Affected
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (10/29) – The high school party days never really ended for a surprising number of middle-aged adults. A University of Michigan study reveals that adults aged 35 to 60 are drinking at unprecedented rates, with a striking link between high school binge drinking and risky midlife alcohol consumption. Women, in particular, seem to be experiencing a pronounced surge in risky drinking behaviors, according to the research published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Read more
Methadone Tied to Lower Risk for Discontinuation Versus Buprenorphine/Naloxone
MEDICAL XPRESS (10/18) – Receipt of methadone for opioid use disorder is associated with a lower risk for treatment discontinuation compared with buprenorphine/naloxone, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA. Read more
Opioids May Negatively Impact Hormone Health
ENDOCRINE SOCIETY (10/24) – A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system. The use and misuse of opioids are a growing global problem. Opioids are used to treat pain in people with cancer or other conditions (e.g., after an injury or surgery), however, they are highly addictive and people can develop opioid use disorder (OUD). The World Health Organization estimates 125,000 people died of opioid overdose in 2019. The use and misuse of opioids has a negative effect on our hormones and can lead to reproductive, bone and adrenal health complications. Read more
Even Hardcore Smokers May Quit If Given Right Tools, Study Finds
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (10/22) – Smokers find it easier to quit if they’re automatically offered support, even if they didn't ask for it, a new clinical trial finds. Quit rates were higher among health system patients placed in an “opt-out” program, in which to***co cessation medications and counseling are automatically prescribed upon learning they smoke, researchers found. Read more
Urine Drug Test Concentrations Up for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Co***ne
PHYSICIAN'S WEEKLY (10/30) – Absolute concentrations of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and co***ne in urine specimens increased from 2013 to 2023, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in JAMA Network Open. Andrew S. Huhn, Ph.D., from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and colleagues analyzed urine drug testing (UDT) results to quantify changes in absolute drug exposure concentrations from 2013 to 2023. The analysis included 921,931 unique UDT samples. Read more
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