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Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

Researchers reviewed existing studies on physical activity interventions for treating substance use disorders.

28 Apr 2023

UC research examines link between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder

New research out of the University of Cincinnati examines the association between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder.

27 Apr 2023

Study assesses trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention in the United States

Treating opioid addiction should be much easier now than it was a few years ago, thanks to pandemic-era rule changes that aim to improve access to buprenorphine, a medicine proven to help in recovery.

25 Apr 2023

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

The boxer felt broken. Every day, he was waking up in pain. Some days, it was debilitating headaches. Other times, it was his back. Or his fists. His ribs. His nose. On top of that, he had mood swings. Depression. Anxiety.

24 Apr 2023

US officials want to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Many stakeholders think they won’t.

In 2018, Mike Ferraro was living on the street and sharing needles with other people who injected drugs when he found out he was HIV-positive.

24 Apr 2023

The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet

Early in President Joe Biden's tenure, his administration promised to play a key role in ensuring opioid settlement funds went toward tackling the nation's addiction crisis.

21 Apr 2023

New biologic inactivates potent opioid and reverses overdose

A new therapeutic designed by Scripps Research chemists can alter the molecular structure of the potent opioid carfentanil, inactivating the opioid and reversing a carfentanil overdose.

18 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on cardiovascular health of babies exposed to opioids in the womb

A new study sheds light on an understudied aspect of today's opioid crisis: What happens to the cardiovascular health of babies exposed to opioids in the womb.

13 Apr 2023

Modified Botox can alleviate chronic pain without risk of paralysis or addiction

A modified form of Botox could give long-term pain relief to patients with chronic nerve injury pain, according to a new study.

11 Apr 2023

Involuntary displacement of people experiencing homelessness may increase morbidity and mortality

Involuntary displacement of people experiencing homelessness will likely lead to a substantial increase in morbidity and mortality over a 10-year period.

10 Apr 2023

Innovative statewide surveillance system will help reduce the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky

University of Kentucky researchers are creating an innovative statewide surveillance system to inform prevention and response efforts aimed at reducing the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky.

10 Apr 2023

Buprenorphine can be safely started in the ER without triggering withdrawal even for people using stronger opioids

Results from a multi-site clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health showed that less than 1% of people with opioid use disorder whose drug use includes fentanyl experienced withdrawal when starting buprenorphine in the emergency department.

30 Mar 2023

Overdose News and Research

Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

UC research examines link between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder

Study assesses trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention in the United States

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

US officials want to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Many stakeholders think they won’t.

The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet

New biologic inactivates potent opioid and reverses overdose

Study sheds light on cardiovascular health of babies exposed to opioids in the womb

Modified Botox can alleviate chronic pain without risk of paralysis or addiction

Involuntary displacement of people experiencing homelessness may increase morbidity and mortality

Innovative statewide surveillance system will help reduce the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky

Buprenorphine can be safely started in the ER without triggering withdrawal even for people using stronger opioids

A judicial body blow to the ACA

$50 billion in opioid settlement cash is on the way. We’re tracking how it’s spent.

Anxiety attack or panic attack: Both may have come from the brain

Study shows benefits of expanding the use of telehealth services for people with opioid use disorder

Study reveals dramatic rise in drug overdose fatalities among older adults in the past two decades

New evidence: Fibromyalgia could worsen opioid use disorder

CBD-based compounds boost the effects of naloxone

Researchers secure $7.5 mllion from NIH HEAL initiative to tackle opioid and pain public health crises

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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