Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environment
The prevalence of SUD among healthcare workers is estimated to be similar to that of the general population. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists…
Addiction
New OJIN topic explores substance use disorders
In September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related concerns: Perspectives…
Treating pain while mindful of opioid risks
Nurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated by individual patients’ previous…
Opioid overdose in the community
It’s your day off and you’re running errands. You stop for coffee at a local café and start chatting with friends. After about 15…
Make treatment accessible for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the current pandemic Americans are dealing with a complete or near complete disruption of everyday life. It is the same for persons with…
Dangers of digital media addiction
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…
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools for assessing patient sedation levels include…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing, that poses…
Who will care for society’s forgotten?
Homeless people, when most of us think of them at all, seem to have no past and no future. It is hard to picture…
Alcohol-related mortality rates on the rise
A new study published in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research reveals that the amount of alcohol-related deaths in the United States has increased between…
FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the drug Vivitrol, which is…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed to opioids…
Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environment
The prevalence of SUD among healthcare workers is estimated to be similar to that of the general population. The American Association of…
New OJIN topic explores substance use disorders
In September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related…
Treating pain while mindful of opioid risks
Nurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated by individual…
Opioid overdose in the community
It’s your day off and you’re running errands. You stop for coffee at a local café and start chatting with friends. After…
Make treatment accessible for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the current pandemic Americans are dealing with a complete or near complete disruption of everyday life. It is the same for…
Dangers of digital media addiction
The World Health Organization as well as several tech companies are encouraging on-line gaming with discounts and slogans such as, “Play your…
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools for assessing patient sedation…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing,…
Who will care for society’s forgotten?
Homeless people, when most of us think of them at all, seem to have no past and no future. It is hard…
Alcohol-related mortality rates on the rise
A new study published in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research reveals that the amount of alcohol-related deaths in the United States has…
FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the drug Vivitrol,…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed…
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