Substance Use Disorder

Suicide Prevention Week is September 4-10. Are you ready?

New data shows a decrease in life expectancy in the United States. Here’s why.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the August 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.

“Doctors are great at hiding their addictions, especially from themselves... However, there are signs that something is wrong—be it addiction, depression, psychosis, or some other problem.”

Opioid use disorder—how can we battle the epidemic of overdoses?

Cannabis use disorder and nonadherence: How can we best educate patients?

Positive results from the phase 3 trial of AD04 show a 79% reduction in heavy drinking.

What happens when a clinician is faced with addiction in their own family?

New results are coming for AD04, a potential treatment for patients with alcohol use disorder.

Treatment deserts are adding fuel to the fire of the opioid crisis.

In this CME, review the clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of the civil commitment for substance use disorders.

The prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.

New research presented at the 2022 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting evaluated program to help address the opioid epidemic.

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

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

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.

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.

The Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking shared startling data as well as suggestions to combat what it calls a "national crisis."

Approximately 7.6% of men and 4.1% of women aged 18 and older suffer from AUD, but national surveys consistently demonstrate low utilization of treatments.

Is cannabis’ effect on schizophrenia being downplayed?

A coalition of 240 organizations came together to urge Congress to pass legislation to fight the opioid crisis.

Chronic adolescent exposure to THC and cannabis could lead to adverse mental health outcomes and impacted brain functioning.

How can psychiatrists improve substance use treatment for Black and pediatric patients?

At the Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference, an all-star lineup of presenters will share their latest research. Check out this preview of the full agenda.

The American Medical Association is urging policymakers to act now to prevent further opioid overdose deaths.

A vaccine that prevents oxycodone from entering the brain? This might be the safe, long-lasting, cost-effective solution for opioid use disorders.