Addiction
Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse
Young adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Dec 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Effects of teen prescription stimulant misuse linger into adulthood
Teens should think twice if they believe the negative effects from misusing medication to treat ADHD are short-term. In fact, problems associated with prescription stimulant misuse can last through age 35, according to a ...
Mar 3, 2017
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Medications
Study finds religious involvement does little to prevent opioid abuse
Does going to church help people avoid struggles with opioid abuse? New research from Florida State University says no.
Jun 20, 2018
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Medications
College education linked to opioid misuse among baby boomers
The more educated a member of the baby boomer generation, the more likely they are to misuse prescription opioids, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.
Mar 22, 2018
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Health
Researchers describe link between prescription and illicit drug misuse in high-risk groups
A new report from researchers at the Drexel University School of Public Health identifies patterns in the misuse of illicit drugs among young adults who also misuse prescription drugs. The report, "Misuse of Prescription ...
Feb 27, 2012
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Medications
Prescription drug reclassification had 'limited' immediate impact, study finds
The reclassification of two prescription drugs as class C controlled substances, following concerns about people misusing and becoming addicted to them, had a "limited" immediate impact according to a new study.
Mar 14, 2023
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Medications
Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids?
Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets in the hopes of receiving prescription painkillers, according to a recent survey conducted by the Center for Health, ...
Aug 9, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Rates of prescription opioid use higher in cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors have higher rates of prescription opioid use but do not have increased rates of prescription opioid misuse compared with those without a history of cancer, according to a study published online ...
Aug 18, 2020
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Addiction
Internists issue recommendations for preventing and treating substance use disorders
The American College of Physicians (ACP) today released a paper with a comprehensive set of public policy recommendations for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders involving illicit and prescription drugs. ...
Mar 27, 2017
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Medications
Prescription drug monitoring programs offer multiple benefits
(HealthDay)—Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), frequently utilized by emergency medicine physicians and designed to help identify patients who "doctor shop" for prescriptions, are used to guide clinical decisions ...
Jul 3, 2015
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