Addiction & Substance Use

A look at the latest in evidence-based care and innovative treatment for substance use and addiction.

Recovery from addiction does not protect against normal life events...

Some of the more severe ADHD symptoms noted were depression/withdrawal, problems with socialization.

Strategy highlights plans of action to address untreated addiction, overdose epidemic.

If you missed out on the custom Around the Practice video program on naloxone, we've got you covered. Read a recap here.

The panel concludes our discussion with the role healthcare providers play today in the treatment of opioid overdose and what needs to change for the future.

Our experts provide their expertise on Patient Case 2 and how they would proceed with treatment.

Dr Torrington moves on to Patient Case 2, a 49-year-old man found semi-responsive with a suspected opioid overdose.

The group discusses Patient Case 1 and how they would treat in this scenario.

Matthew A. Torrington, MD, introduces our first patient case, a 27-year-old man presenting with injuries from a car accident.

Can a game improve children and adolescents knowledge of the opioid crisis?

30% to 60% of individuals seeking treatment for SUD also meet criteria for PTSD.

A group of specialists discuss overdoses and treatment with naloxone so family and caregivers are prepared for the future and for treatment.

Dr Kosten describes how to deal with a fentanyl overdose.

The data on substance use disorders are staggering. What can primary care providers do to help?

Alcohol use disorder: one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide.

Substance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers.

Primary care providers are increasingly seeing patients who are struggling with mental illness—how can they effectively assist these patients?

Our panel of doctors and pharmacists introduce naloxone, an opioid antagonist, as an option when treating opioid abuse or overdose.

The panel explains the common challenges they find when trying to treat a patient with opioids.

Four experts delve into pain management and how opioid abuse factors into their decision-making.

A panel of experts discuss the parameters of the opioid epidemic and the role fentanyl plays within it.

How can psychopharmacologists effectively (and safely) prescribe stimulants to patients with ADHD who may be using psychoactive substances?

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