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February 24, 2025
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FDA approves rapid initiation of Sublocade for opioid use disorder

FDA approves rapid initiation of Sublocade for opioid use disorder

The FDA has approved label changes for once-monthly Sublocade, helping to reduce possible barriers to treatment initiation for opioid use disorder and speed up availability of treatment, according to a press release from the manufacturer.

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February 11, 2025
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Barriers persist to accessing substance use disorder treatment despite greater need

Barriers persist to accessing substance use disorder treatment despite greater need

Although the prevalence of substance use disorder increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the receipt of treatment declined before rebounding, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 05, 2025
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Use of genetic variants to predict opioid use disorder risk may lead to inaccurate results

Use of genetic variants to predict opioid use disorder risk may lead to inaccurate results

Candidate genetic variants included in a genetic risk algorithm may not meet standards of reasonable clinical efficacy in identifying opioid use disorder risk, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 04, 2025
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Mindfulness treatment program reduces cravings in those with opioid addiction

Mindfulness treatment program reduces cravings in those with opioid addiction

An online-based mindfulness treatment program significantly reduced opioid craving among participants with opioid use disorder results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open showed.

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February 03, 2025
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Low-dose buprenorphine initiation shows limited success among fentanyl users with OUD

Low-dose buprenorphine initiation shows limited success among fentanyl users with OUD

Low-dose initiation of buprenorphine in an outpatient setting showed low rates of success among a cohort of adults with opioid use disorder who self-reported daily fentanyl use, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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January 27, 2025
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Community health centers show large uptick in prescribing meds for opioid addiction

Community health centers show large uptick in prescribing meds for opioid addiction

The volume of those who received medications for opioid use disorder at federally qualified health centers more than doubled over a recent 6-year span, results from a cross-sectional study showed.

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January 13, 2025
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Psilocybin motivates personality changes among adults with alcohol use disorder

Psilocybin motivates personality changes among adults with alcohol use disorder

Psilocybin-assisted therapy induced positive personality changes in adults with alcohol use disorder, which may help to improve long-term outcomes by limiting traits that encourage relapse such as impulsiveness, according to study results.

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January 07, 2025
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Extended telemental health flexibilities ‘still far from an ideal outcome’

Extended telemental health flexibilities ‘still far from an ideal outcome’

Congress recently extended Medicare telehealth flexibilities that waive a requirement for an in-person visit before a patient can receive mental health services via telehealth.

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December 31, 2024
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Amid rising use, first pediatric guidelines for prescribing opioids were published in 2024

Amid rising use, first pediatric guidelines for prescribing opioids were published in 2024

Two major policy updates were published in 2024 regarding opioids and children.

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December 02, 2024
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Q&A: Stigma remains a substantial barrier to naloxone availability in US

Q&A: Stigma remains a substantial barrier to naloxone availability in US

Although key steps have been taken to improve access to naloxone for the acute treatment of opioid overdose, more work is needed to overcome the stigma associated with the root cause — substance use disorder.

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