Addiction Medicine
From the Journals
High residual liver cancer risk in HCV-cured cirrhosis
The predicted probability of HCC in cirrhosis patients was 410 times greater than the general population.
From the Journals
Compulsivity contributes to poor outcomes in body-focused repetitive behaviors
No significant association appeared between compulsivity and symptom severity for TTM or SPD.
From the Journals
Cannabis use causes spike in ED visits
Cannabis users had significantly greater odds of all-cause ED visits or hospitalizations.
Conference Coverage
Mobile devices ‘addictive by design’: Obesity is one of many health effects
Patients need help with compulsive use of wireless devices, which leads to weight gain and other health risks.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA orders Juul to stop selling E-cigarettes
The marketing denial order covers only the commercial distribution and retail sale of Juul’s products and doesn’t restrict consumer possession or...
Latest News
Biden moves to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes
“There is no other single action our country can take that would prevent more young people from becoming addicted to tobacco.”
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Alcohol, marijuana use declined among youth during pandemic
“Although social isolation from peers may have a negative impact on their mental health, it may just be one of the desirable outcomes of the...
From the Journals
Synthetic opioid use up almost 800% nationwide
More than 100,000 people in the United States died of an unintended drug overdose in 2021, a record high.
News
Opioid use in the elderly a dementia risk factor?
Exposure to these drugs may be another modifiable risk factor for dementia.
Latest News
Substance use the main cause of physician license actions
“What appears to account for the difference is physician distress, and in the case of drug abuse, plentiful access.”
From the Journals
Safe supply programs aim to reduce drug overdose deaths
Enrolled participants can access medications, including opioids, as a substitute for the unregulated substances that they consume.