A vast array of known factors play a role in the current opioid crisis, and a recent study may have identified yet another. The authors conclude that doctors are more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day and when appointments are running late. According to the Centers for Disease…
Alternative to ‘revolving door’ of opioid detox and relapse
In a first-ever randomized trial, patients at a short-term inpatient program began long-term outpatient treatment with buprenorphine before discharge, with better outcomes than detox patients. Three out of four people who complete an inpatient opioid withdrawal management program — commonly known as “detox” — relapse within a month, leading to…
Adults who mix cannabis with opioids for pain report higher anxiety, depression
A researcher from the University of Houston has found that adults who take prescription opioids for severe pain are more likely to have increased anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues if they also use marijuana. “Given the fact that cannabis potentially has analgesic properties, some people are turning to it…
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Eating Hints: Before, During, After Cancer People with cancer often need to follow diets that are different from what you think of as healthy. This CE course describes common types of eating problems, along with ways to manage them. Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self Sufficiency in Human Services Research suggests…