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New OJIN topic explores substance use disorders

November 10, 2020

In September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related concerns: Perspectives...

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Treating pain while mindful of opioid risks

October 2, 2020

Nurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated by individual patients’ previous pain...

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Opioid overdose in the community

September 3, 2020

You reverse an overdose in the community. Takeaways: Opioid use disorder can be seen in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and even in the community. Bystander naloxone...

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Make treatment accessible for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 11, 2020

During the current pandemic Americans are dealing with a complete or near complete disruption of everyday life. It is the same for persons with...

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Dangers of digital media addiction

May 8, 2020

The World Health Organization as well as several tech companies are encouraging on-line gaming with discounts and slogans such as, "Play your part, play...

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Opioid-induced respiratory depression

May 3, 2020

Be prepared and know the risks. Takeaways: Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools...

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New research on possible adverse events to cannabis

April 13, 2020

A new study recently published in the Journal of Cannabis Research examines the potential “acute adverse reactions” associated with cannabis use. The study examined self-reported...

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained

April 1, 2020

Learn how to identify this frequently misdiagnosed condition. Takeaways: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a growing but poorly understood healthcare concern within the rising number of...

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Who will care for society’s forgotten?

March 6, 2020

Editor's note: Theresa is a frequent contributor to the New York Times (NYT), and recently authored an Op-Ed on an issue that affects the public...

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Alcohol-related mortality rates on the rise

January 25, 2020

A new study published in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research reveals that the amount of alcohol-related deaths in the United States has increased between...

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