Addiction & Substance Use

An expert addresses some common concerns about the drug and some effective ways clinicians can initiate the treatment at the 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference.

What is new in research on schizophrenia?

Explore the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.

From violence risk assessment in emergency departments to connections between bipolar disorder and substance use disorders, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

An expert discusses the connections between the 2 highly comorbid diseases and some ways to effectively treat both diseases simultaneously.

What is new in research on psychiatric care for Latinx patient populations?

What is the association between cannabis use disorders and schizophrenia? Researchers used a nationwide register-based cohort study to investigate these associations.

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day!

The funds will be distributed over the course of 5 years to support preclinical through phase 2 studies.

From informed consent in treatment with psychedelics to an anti-fentanyl antibody that may reverse the signs of carfentanil overdose, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

“We expect this antibody to be a valuable new weapon for fighting the opioid crisis.”

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the July 2023 issue of Psychiatric Times.

From a look at adolescent substance use to special challenges in treating borderline personality disorder during the perinatal period, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

"Although adolescent substance use is a topic that can be challenging for families and clinicians alike, data demonstrate that interventions during this time are effective for preventing, identifying, and reducing risky use."

From an examination of the fentanyl epidemic to the connection between ADHD medication and height, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

How can we turn the tide of the fentanyl epidemic?

Should cannabis be regulated in the United States in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco?

From adherence in addiction recovery treatment to the relationship between social media use and youth mental health, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

Here’s how you can effectively encourage treatment adherence when helping patients with substance use disorder.

From substance use among adolescents and young adults to managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

In this CME, check out best practices for screening and treating adolescents and young adults with substance use issues.

What is the connection?

Petros Levounis, MD, MA, reflects on his upcoming presidency for the American Psychiatric Association.

A look at the theme for the 2023 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

"It is essential to have an aggressive path forward to increase public awareness of mental health and illness, education on early intervention and treatment access, and continued destigmatization of mental illness."

Ketamine is relatively new to the average American. What can you share with them as a mental health clinician?

From new FDA treatment approvals to choosing the right levels of care in crisis stabilization units, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

Here’s how having a clear understanding of the services different crisis stabilization units provide can help communities serve the unique needs of each individual in crisis without unnecessarily restrictive or intensive levels of care.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the April 2023 issue of Psychiatric Times.

From to co-occurring substance use and eating disorders to treatment options for OCD, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.