Prescription Drug Misuse
Misuse of insomnia medication most prevalent in older adults
Inappropriate use of medication for insomnia was prevalent among adults in Canada, particularly those aged older than 65 years, with extended duration of use the most common reason and benzodiazepines the most common drug, new data show.
Substance use in young adulthood increases risk for subsequent prescription drug misuse
Binge drinking, cigarette smoking and marijuana use at age 18 years were associated with increased odds of prescription drug misuse later in life, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.
Cannabis, prescription drug misuse at younger age quickens substance use disorder onset
Younger age at first cannabis use or prescription drug misuse was linked to faster development of substance use disorders, according to study results in a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Tianeptine use: Another dangerous substance emerges during opioid crisis
As part of its public health mission, FDA has been monitoring for adverse effects from opioids and opioid-like substances for years. Two recent examples of concern are loperamide and kratom.
Prescription pain medication abuse declining in US
Prescription pain medication abuse has declined in recent years, according to research presented at the Anesthesiology 2020 annual meeting.
Stimulants generally safe for ADHD, but risk for misuse remains
Stimulant use is generally safe and effective for treating ADHD among young people, but clinicians should be aware of the potential for misuse, according to a presenter at the Psych Congress 2020 Virtual Experience conference.
Brief intervention reduces drug use among occasional users
A brief intervention appeared associated with lower drug use after 6 months among occasional users, according to study results published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.