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Most Substance–dependent Individuals Report Poor Oral Health
April 14, 2011 — Researchers have found that the majority of individuals with substance dependence problems report having poor oral health. They also found that opioid users, in particular, showed a decline in oral ... > full story -
Opioids Now Most Prescribed Class of Medications in America
April 5, 2011 — Two reports by addiction researchers show a drastic shift in prescribing patterns impacting the magnitude of opioid substance abuse in America. The reports recommend a comprehensive effort to reduce ... > full story -
Risk of Death from Opioid Overdose Related to Higher Prescription Dose
April 5, 2011 — In an analysis of opioid prescription patterns and deaths, receiving higher prescribed doses is associated with an increased risk of opioid overdose death, but receiving both as-needed and regularly ... > full story -
A Safer, More Effective Morphine May Soon Be Possible
March 24, 2011 — An orphan drug originally used for HIV treatment has been found to short-circuit the process that results in additional sensitivity and pain from opioid ... > full story -
Long-Term Methadone Treatment Can Affect the Brain
March 23, 2011 — Methadone has been used to treat heroin addicts for nearly 50 years. Yet we have surprisingly incomplete knowledge about possible harmful effects from prolonged use. New research shows that methadone ... > full story -
Children of Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy at Increased Risk of Becoming Smokers, Mouse Study Suggests
March 21, 2011 — New research has revealed that prenatal exposure to nicotine increases the vulnerability to nicotine self-administration in adolescent mice. The results support the hypothesis that adolescents with ... > full story -
Certain Populations May Benefit Most from Alcohol-Dependence Treatment Naltrexone
March 15, 2011 — Naltrexone is one of the most effective pharmacological treatments for alcohol dependence. However, naltrexone does not work for everyone. A new study has found that naltrexone is effective for ... > full story -
Collaborative Care Shown to Be Successful for Patients With Opioid Addictions
March 14, 2011 — Researchers have found that for the majority of patients with opioid addiction, collaborative care with nurse care managers is a successful method of service delivery while effectively utilizing the ... > full story -
Painkiller Prescribing Varies Dramatically Among Family Physicians
March 14, 2011 — Some physicians are prescribing opioids such as OxyContin 55 times as often as others, according to a new study. The study found most opioid-related deaths occur among patients treated by physicians ... > full story -
Doctors Lax in Monitoring Potentially Addicting Drugs, Study Suggests
March 3, 2011 — Few primary care physicians pay adequate attention to patients taking prescription opioid drugs -- despite the potential for abuse, addiction and overdose, according to a new study. The study found ... > full story
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