Substance Abuse
Care must continue ‘well after date of surgery’ in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Infection, cardiovascular disease, narcotic dependence and other psychosocial issues were among causes linked to reduced 10-year survival in patients who underwent surgical intervention for chronic pancreatitis, researchers reported.
Lisdexamphetamine associated with improved outcomes for those with amphetamine disorders
The use of lisdexamphetamine was associated with improved outcomes in those with amphetamine and methamphetamine use disorders, researchers reported in JAMA Psychiatry.
Lung cancer survivors may benefit from screenings for cardiovascular risk, substance abuse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lung cancer survivors had similar or increased frequency of and risk for cardiovascular comorbidities and substance abuse than patients with active lung cancer, according to a presenter at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Facilitation improves provision of some substance abuse medications in HIV clinics
Implementation facilitation at HIV clinics led to increased provision of medications for tobacco use and alcohol use disorders, but not of medications for opioid use disorders, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.
Biden administration announces $15M in funding for behavioral health clinics
Following its announcement of nearly $300 million in funding — $27 million specifically for youth — the Biden administration has announced an additional $15 million in funding for state-based mental health clinics.
Poll: Medicare customers say plans need more mental health, substance abuse coverage
According to a recent poll, overall customer satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans has increased, yet a majority of plan members say they do not have enough coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services.
'A long way to go': Nearly 90% of people with opioid use disorder do not receive medication
The majority of people with opioid use disorder in the United States are not receiving life-saving medication due to multiple barriers to access, according to a study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
Opioid, methamphetamine co-use in pregnancy up since 2000
SAN DIEGO — Admissions for opioid and methamphetamine co-use in pregnancy increased between 2000 and 2017, according to data presented here.
CDC reports more than 107,000 overdose deaths in 2021
The CDC estimates that 107,622 overdose deaths occurred in 2021, a 14.9% increase from 2020, which previously held the record for overdose deaths in a 12-month period, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Risk for premature death higher with comorbid cardiometabolic, psychiatric disorders
Adults with CVD, diabetes or chronic respiratory diseases and comorbid psychiatric conditions are at “substantially” increased risk for premature death or death by suicide compared with adults without psychiatric comorbidities, data show.