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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Initiated in County Jails and Post-Release Treatment Outcomes
August 3, 2026
Clinical Question: Among patients with opioid use disorder in county jails, does initiation or continuation of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during incarceration reduce risk for overdose...
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Bridge to Care for OUD: Three-Day Methadone Dispensed at Hospital Discharge
August 3, 2026
The number of opioid-related overdose deaths has sharply increased over the past decade, primarily due to the use of synthetic opioids. There were more than 70,000 such deaths in 2023.1 Although...
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The Latest and Greatest Strategies for Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal and Alcohol Use Disorder
July 1, 2026
“The Latest and Greatest Strategies for Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal and Alcohol Use Disorder” provided a practical, evidence-informed update highly relevant to hospitalists managing patients...
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Hot Takes: Addiction Medicine Made Easy for the Busy Hospitalist
July 1, 2026
As opioid-related hospitalizations and overdose deaths continue to surge in the U.S., the role of hospitalists in initiating treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) has never been more urgent. Many...
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Treating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in the Era of Cannabis Legalization
January 5, 2026
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition in which patients experience abdominal pain, nausea, and persistent vomiting following prolonged and heavy cannabis use. With the recent...
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Hospital-Initiated MAUD: Oral and Extended-Release Naltrexone are Similarly Effective in Reducing Alcohol Use
September 3, 2025
Clinical question: Is there a difference in alcohol consumption between the oral and extended-release formulations of naltrexone when initiated in the hospital for patients with alcohol use disorder...
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Hospital Addiction Consultative Service Increases MOUD Initiation and Linkage to Follow-up After Discharge
July 31, 2025
Clinical question: Does an addiction-focused consult service increase medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) initiation during inpatient hospitalization and connect patients to follow-up care...
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Oral Versus Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone for Hospitalized Patients With AUD
July 31, 2025
Clinical question: Is there a difference in effectiveness between oral and injectable naltrexone at discharge for alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Background: AUD is common among inpatients, and most do...
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What’s on Tap: A Review of Best Practices and Novel Treatment Regimens for Inpatient Management of Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
July 1, 2025
The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health demonstrated that approximately 10% of the U.S. population meets the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Additionally, one in eight...
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No Addiction Medicine Service? No Problem! Things You Need to Know to Care for Patients with Substance Use Disorders
July 1, 2025
Hospitalists frequently encounter patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), yet many institutions lack dedicated addiction medicine services. As opioid-related hospitalizations and overdose...