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UrduAdults 26+ use marijuana more frequently in these states and there was a slight increase in problematic use among adolescents
Tag: Drugs
Clinical trial in Australia tests effectiveness of naloxone by nose vs. injection for opioid overdose
What The Study Did: A randomized clinical trial in Australia tested whether a dose of naloxone administered through the nose was as effective as the same dose delivered by injection to reverse opioid overdose as measured by the need for a rescue…
Use changes after recreational marijuana legalization
Bottom Line: How the legalization of recreational marijuana in some states was associated with changes in marijuana use and cannabis use disorder compared to other states from 2008 to 2016 was the focus of this study. Researchers used national survey data…
In states where recreational marijuana is legal, problematic use increased among adults and teens
Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Published online November 13 in JAMA…
Punishing pregnant women for opioid use increases risks to infants
Punitive policies linked to higher rates of newborns facing opioid withdrawal
Drug dust
New technology could help law enforcement detect smaller amounts of fentanyl with a higher degree of accuracy than any other field-testing tool
ACP addresses high cost of prescription drugs in new policy papers
Offers new recommendations to increase transparency, lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, and improve access to affordable medications
Drug dust
New technology could help law enforcement detect smaller amounts of fentanyl with a higher degree of accuracy than any other field-testing tool
ACP addresses high cost of prescription drugs in new policy papers
Offers new recommendations to increase transparency, lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, and improve access to affordable medications
Fingerprint test can distinguish between those who have taken or handled heroin
Fingerprint test can distinguish between those who have taken or handled heroin — even after hand-washing
High numbers of youth report using prescription opioids in the past year
Results from national survey on drug use and health for 2015-2016
From Plants, UVA Extracts a Better Way to Determine What Our Genes Do
The improved technique will help explore genetic diseases and benefit drug development. It could also lead to better, safer weed killers.
Prevalence of hepatitis C rates in Ohio may indicate highest areas of opioid misuse
Ohio University study shows correlation between hepatitis C incidence, opioid misuse
Eight tips for promoting men’s health
UBC men’s health expert John Oliffe has a few tips that can help ensure the success of men’s health programs
Mexico’s Drug War
Violence continues to rage in Mexico more than a decade after former President Felipe Calderon launched a crackdown on drug cartels.
Study: A mother’s warmth, sensitivity can mitigate obesity risk factors in infants
A majority of mothers in the UB study had used cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine during pregnancy, an obesity risk factor
Blocking cannabinoid receptors affects zebrafish development, study shows
New research by University of Alberta biologists examines the role of the endocannabinoid system in development
Increasing Google searches for marijuana chemical component CBD
Bottom Line: Google searches from 2004 through April 2019 were used to measure U.S. public interest in cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical component of marijuana. Searches from the United States that mentioned “CBD” or “cannabidiol” were stable from 2004 through 2014…
Mapping international drug use through the world’s largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that cocaine use was skyrocketing in Europe in 2017 and Australia had a serious problem with methamphetamine.
Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts
(Barcelona, October 23, 2019) A new study presented at UEG Week 2019 has found that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome. Eight different categories of drugs were also found…
A rat’s brain, on and off methamphetamine
Drug addiction is a vicious cycle of reward and withdrawal. Chronic users often relapse because of the unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms they experience when they stop taking the drug. Now, researchers report in the Journal of Proteome Research metabolic…
One in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder after overdose
BOSTON – A new study found that one in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder within 12 months of a non-fatal opioid overdose. The study, led by researchers at Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction, in…
In 2 states, legalization of recreational marijuana found to have little effect on crime
Eleven states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana. A new study funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice sought to determine the effect of this legal change on crimes rates. The study, which looked at…
New addiction treatments hold promise for stemming the opioid crisis, scientists say
Concerns over the opioid epidemic have sparked a strong scientific interest in why some people become addicted while others don’t. Now, researchers are proposing novel treatment strategies that could help prevent abuse of opioids and other substances. In a report…
The science Of Breaking Bad: Would you know if meth was cooked inside your house?
The highly anticipated Breaking Bad movie El Camino story line focusing on drug production is more relevant than ever- with contamination of houses from methamphetamine cooking or smoking an increasing public health problem around the world. Researchers from Flinders University…
Community responders more likely to seek help during overdose when naloxone does not work
BOSTON- Calling emergency services is an integral part of overdose response training. This step may be even more important in the setting of rapidly-progressing overdoses from fentanyl. New research from Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction found, however, that…
Catch-22 — stricter border enforcement may increase agent corruption
Analysis of corruption cases among customs officers and border patrol agents reveals alarming trends depending on their years of service
Codeine misuse in Australia reduced by prescription-only changes
Codeine rescheduling successfully reduces use and harm study finds
Rural, urban drive times to nearest opioid treatment programs differ
Bottom Line: Comparing drive times to the nearest opioid treatment programs in urban and rural counties in five U.S. states with the highest county rates of opioid-related overdose deaths was the focus of this research letter. Methadone for treating opioid…
Bertha Madras receives Innovator Award from the College on Problems of Drug Dependence
The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) has presented McLean Hospital’s Bertha K. Madras, PhD , with its Innovator Award. Madras, the director of McLean’s Laboratory of Addiction Neurobiology, accepted the award on June 16 at CPDD’s 81st Annual…
Secrets of the molecular makeup of cannabis
Findings reveal how CBD and THC levels impact side effects of cannabis
Potential factors associated with severity of diabetes complications in patients with mental health
Bottom Line: Among 123,000 patients in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system with newly diagnosed diabetes, 23% had mental health or substance use disorder diagnoses and that prior engagement with the health care system may be associated with…
Benefits for mind, body and work ability seen in Medicaid Expansion study
New findings about the impact of coverage on low-income adults with behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders, suggest importance of continuous coverage
New national guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
A new Canadian guideline lays out the optimal strategies for providing injectable opioid agonist treatment with prescription heroin and hydromorphone for people with severe opioid use disorder. The clinical guideline was created for a wide range of health care providers…
Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: 5 things to know
Opioid use is increasing in pregnancy as well as the general population. A “Five things to know about …” practice article on opioid disuse in pregnancy in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) provides information on how to manage…
Getting New Medical Treatments to Patients Can be Harder Than Landing on Mars
It takes about 10 years and $100 million to get a new medical device to market – $1 billion for a new drug. Most new solutions fail. The biggest foils are not the science or pre-clinical trials but the lack of finances, market miscalculation, bad business models, and regulatory snags. They can all be overcome.
Preference for fentanyl higher amount young, white, frequent opioid users
Study of people who use drugs in three cities will be used to target harm-reduction measures
A safer way for police to test drug evidence
What’s in the bag?
For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health
Previous studies found having adverse childhood experiences can lead to poor health outcomes later in life. New BYU research finds the anecdote is to counter those with enough positive experiences.
Polysubstance use in young adults — are there predictable patterns?
Researchers say a multilevel intervention approach is crucial to minimize potential harms related to
Some cancer drugs in clinical trials don’t work by hitting their targets
Multiple cancer drug candidates in clinical trials kill tumor cells through off-target effects instead of by interacting with their intended molecular targets, according to a new study. The unexpected findings demonstrate that the targets of these drugs are not essential…
Developing vaccines to fight opioid addiction — NIH grant
There are many moments in the human experience when tragedy elicits not only compassion, but inspiration. When Mike Zhang heard the story of a mother whose son died of an opioid overdose just one month after the teenager’s introduction to…
Marijuana use among US college students reaches new 35-year high
ANN ARBOR–College students’ use of marijuana in 2018 was at the highest level seen in the past three-and-a-half decades, according to the University of Michigan’s annual national Monitoring the Future Panel study. In addition, vaping of marijuana and of nicotine…
Cannabis may hold promise to treat PTSD but evidence lags behind use
As growing numbers of people are using cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new UCL study reports that prescriptions are not backed up by adequate evidence. The systematic review, published in the Journal of Dual Diagnosis , finds…
Does appointment time influence primary care opioid prescribing?
Bottom Line: Physicians at primary care appointments were more likely to prescribe opioids for pain later in the day and as appointments ran more behind schedule, although the absolute difference in the prescribing rate across the day was modest in…
Most-comprehensive analysis of fentanyl crisis urges innovative action
With unprecedented death toll, unique strategies needed to reverse tide, study finds
Smelling is Believing
PNNL vapor detection technology quickly and accurately identifies explosives, deadly chemicals, and illicit drugs
Ohio announces $1 million prize recipients of the Ohio opioid technology challenge
Awards will bring four groundbreaking new solutions to market to prevent and treat drug abuse and ad
Pitt researchers create breathalyzer that can detect marijuana
PITTSBURGH (Aug. 27, 2019) — As recreational marijuana legalization becomes more widespread throughout the U.S., so has concern about what that means for enforcing DUI laws. Unlike a breathalyzer used to detect alcohol, police do not have a device that…
Pitt researchers create breathalyzer that can detect marijuana
PITTSBURGH (Aug. 27, 2019) — As recreational marijuana legalization becomes more widespread throughout the U.S., so has concern about what that means for enforcing DUI laws. Unlike a breathalyzer used to detect alcohol, police do not have a device that…