In Virginia, He's an Addict. In New York, He's Treating Them "They keep it all very quiet. It's not part of the public record" May 22, 2018
Genetics Identified for Alcohol-Related Heart Damage Variant in titin-coding gene may contribute to cardiomyopathy susceptibility May 15, 2018
Survival Prognosis Still Poor for Alcoholic Hepatitis Four decades of no improvement show urgent need for better treatments May 10, 2018
Crowd-Sourced Data Pinpoints Patterns of Needle Discard Study shows harm-reduction opportunity in '311' info Apr 17, 2018
ACGME a 'Game-Changer' for Addiction Medicine Fellowships in addiction medicine open for all specialties Apr 17, 2018 video
Long-Acting Buprenorphine Helps QoL Outcomes Quick assessment tool seen as viable for gauging treatment success Apr 17, 2018
Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Create Unique Obstacles Ethnographic study documents clinical course from first moments Apr 16, 2018
Despite OD Risk, Opioid-Benzo Rx Continues Physicians know risks but still prescribe dangerous combination Apr 15, 2018
Steroids and Asthma; One-Time PSA: It's PodMed Double T! This week's topics include the dangers of e-cigarettes, steroids and asthma, five types of diabetes, and a single PSA measurement and outcomes. Mar 10, 2018 podcast
'She Trusted Me, and I'd Turned Her Away' Physician wracked with guilt after losing patient to overdose Feb 14, 2018 video
Radiologists See Evidence, Impact of Opioid Epidemic Emboli and infections from unsafe injection practices turn up on imaging Dec 01, 2017
Experts Examine Trump's 'Just Say No 2.0' Message on Drugs 'On the right track' says one; others argue it simply hasn't worked Oct 27, 2017
Can Safe Injection Sites Calm the Opioid Crisis? Critics, proponents battle over decades-old issue Aug 21, 2017
Can a Mild Opioid Work for Opioid 'Detox'? Could be a method to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms Jul 12, 2017
Nursing Student Diary: Psych Unit Initiation Experience differs from preconceived notions Jun 24, 2017
A Look Back: Abandoned Painkiller Makes a Comeback Backstory on Opana ER, which the FDA now wants off the market Jun 09, 2017
No Easy Solutions to the Opioid Addiction Crisis Government alone can't solve the problem, say experts Jun 07, 2017
More Botulism Cases Tied to Heroin 'Skin Popping' Fifteen cases over 10-year period in El Paso, Texas Apr 26, 2017
REMS Impact on Opioid Overdose Rates Unclear Overdoses fell but deaths did not in claims analysis Mar 20, 2017
Fewer Vets on Opioids Following VA Initiative But questions about pain severity, functional outcomes remain Mar 17, 2017
Positive Real-World Data for Naloxone Nasal Spray Reversed nearly all overdoses with modest withdrawal rates Mar 17, 2017
'Dreamland' Author Takes an Opioid Epidemic Trip Investigative journalist Sam Quinones talks about the crisis Nov 26, 2016
Opioid Rx Linked to Higher Mortality in Dialysis Patients Risks for hospitalization, dialysis discontinuation also higher Nov 18, 2016
Opioid Abuse: The Economic Burden on Payers Study finds excess costs ramp up before the initial diagnosis Sep 10, 2016
Ob/Gyns Must Be Part of Opioid Epidemic Battle Screening and treatment crucial for mom and baby Jun 09, 2016 video
Does a 'Short Fuse' a Condition Make? Some call it road rage, but medicine is now calling it IED. Lowering the Bar: Medicine in the 21st Century weighs the evidence May 22, 2016
Opioid Crisis: Scrap Pain as 5th Vital Sign? Groups call on JC and CMS to re-evaluate policies that could lead to opioid overprescribing Apr 13, 2016
Efforts Expand on Abuse-Deterrent Hydrocodone Hard to abuse -- but what will happen in real world is still unclear Feb 19, 2016
Will Delay Weaken CDC Opioid Guidance? Recommendations to limit supply and dosing under fire Jan 08, 2016
Combo Anxiety Tx Has Mixed Results in Alcohol Use Disorder Lorazepam plus disulfiram deemed effective, but adherence low Dec 08, 2015
Topical Ketamine: Potential for Serious Abuse? Case report on accidental overdose after intrarectal recreational use Dec 06, 2015
Healthcare System Makes Physicians Hypocrites by Enabling Addiction Why are doctors avoiding treatment of alcoholics? Nov 27, 2015
Purdue Pulls New OxyContin Application, and Questions Follow FDA disavows previous requirement for study of abuse-deterrent formulation Jul 02, 2015
Abandoned Painkiller Makes a Comeback Here's how the FDA let a widely abused opioid back on the market. May 10, 2015
Injecting Opioid Tied to Blood Clotting Disorder Are most clinicians aware of this side effect of oxymorphone drug abuse? May 10, 2015
What Makes an Opioid Stronger or Weaker Than Morphine? CDC classification of stronger, weaker, and morphine-equivalent opioids is confusing. Mar 30, 2015
Hard Drinking in Middle Age Linked to Stroke F. Perry Wilson, MD, critiques an interesting new study in 150 seconds. Jan 30, 2015 video
Tx Adherence High Among Mentally Ill Vets on Methadone Methadone treatment may have ancillary benefits. Dec 09, 2014
Portenoy Opioid Talk Sparks Controversy Opioid advocate Russell Portenoy's invitation to an upcoming NIH workshop is under fire. Sep 28, 2014
