Legalized recreational marijuana may increase risk for cannabis use disorder
A recent study from JAMA Psychiatry examines this question: Has legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States affected the rates of cannabis use…
Addiction
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of the most…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of psychedelics on brain function,…
New FDA guidelines on risks of smokeless tobacco products
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized eight Swedish Match USA, Inc. snus smokeless tobacco products to…
How the opioid epidemic affects women
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become such a prominent topic in today’s society that it’s hard to go one day without hearing news about…
What works: Managing opioid overdose in the community
To help reduce the rise in opioid prescriptions, misuse, and overdose, healthcare professionals must improve their pain management knowledge, decrease opioid prescriptions as appropriate,…
Guide for using MAT for opioid use disorder
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Academy has developed a new resource for healthcare practitioners to aid in treating opioid use disorder (OUD).…
Treating Teenagers with Opioid Addictions
Opioid use disorder (OUD), especially among the young, is a growing crisis. Statistics from 2017 indicate that every day approximately 900 adolescents began misusing…
Considerations when a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 2
New programs and laws help nurses get treatment and protect their licenses. (more…)
When a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 1
This first in a two-part series reviews the complaint process and approach alternatives. Takeaways: Nurses misuse drugs to the same extent as the general population.…
NP role in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
Combine medication and counseling with shared decision-making to treat addiction. Takeaways: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), an evidence-based intervention for opioid use disorder and withdrawal symptom management,…
Heart, soul, and redemption: My journey to addiction—and back
As one life ends another begins—a spiritual lesson and coping mechanism that I taught myself early on to ensure survival. Making sense of the…
Legalized recreational marijuana may increase risk for cannabis use disorder
A recent study from JAMA Psychiatry examines this question: Has legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States affected the rates of…
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of psychedelics on…
New FDA guidelines on risks of smokeless tobacco products
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized eight Swedish Match USA, Inc. snus smokeless tobacco…
How the opioid epidemic affects women
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become such a prominent topic in today’s society that it’s hard to go one day without hearing…
What works: Managing opioid overdose in the community
To help reduce the rise in opioid prescriptions, misuse, and overdose, healthcare professionals must improve their pain management knowledge, decrease opioid prescriptions…
Guide for using MAT for opioid use disorder
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Academy has developed a new resource for healthcare practitioners to aid in treating opioid use…
Treating Teenagers with Opioid Addictions
Opioid use disorder (OUD), especially among the young, is a growing crisis. Statistics from 2017 indicate that every day approximately 900 adolescents…
Considerations when a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 2
New programs and laws help nurses get treatment and protect their licenses. (more…)
When a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 1
This first in a two-part series reviews the complaint process and approach alternatives. Takeaways: Nurses misuse drugs to the same extent as the…
NP role in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
Combine medication and counseling with shared decision-making to treat addiction. Takeaways: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), an evidence-based intervention for opioid use disorder and withdrawal…
Heart, soul, and redemption: My journey to addiction—and back
As one life ends another begins—a spiritual lesson and coping mechanism that I taught myself early on to ensure survival. Making sense…
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