Dangers of digital media addiction
The World Health Organization as well as several tech companies are encouraging on-line gaming with discounts and slogans such as, “Play your part, play…
Addiction
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools for assessing patient sedation levels include…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing, that poses…
Who will care for society’s forgotten?
Homeless people, when most of us think of them at all, seem to have no past and no future. It is hard to picture…
Alcohol-related mortality rates on the rise
A new study published in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research reveals that the amount of alcohol-related deaths in the United States has increased between…
FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the drug Vivitrol, which is…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed to opioids…
Legalized recreational marijuana may increase risk for cannabis use disorder
A recent study from JAMA Psychiatry examines this question: Has legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States affected the rates of cannabis use…
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of the most…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of psychedelics on brain function,…
New FDA guidelines on risks of smokeless tobacco products
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized eight Swedish Match USA, Inc. snus smokeless tobacco products to…
How the opioid epidemic affects women
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become such a prominent topic in today’s society that it’s hard to go one day without hearing news about…
Dangers of digital media addiction
The World Health Organization as well as several tech companies are encouraging on-line gaming with discounts and slogans such as, “Play your…
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools for assessing patient sedation…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing,…
Who will care for society’s forgotten?
Homeless people, when most of us think of them at all, seem to have no past and no future. It is hard…
Alcohol-related mortality rates on the rise
A new study published in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research reveals that the amount of alcohol-related deaths in the United States has…
FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the drug Vivitrol,…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed…
Legalized recreational marijuana may increase risk for cannabis use disorder
A recent study from JAMA Psychiatry examines this question: Has legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States affected the rates of…
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of psychedelics on…
New FDA guidelines on risks of smokeless tobacco products
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized eight Swedish Match USA, Inc. snus smokeless tobacco…
How the opioid epidemic affects women
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become such a prominent topic in today’s society that it’s hard to go one day without hearing…
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