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COVID-19 shutdown fuels sharp rise in alcohol use
September 30, 2020
After some states issued stay-at-home orders, one study noted a 54% increase in national sales of alcohol for the week ending March 21, compared with 1 year earlier.
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CDC data confirm mental health is suffering during COVID-19
August 14, 2020
The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder alone was roughly three times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.
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Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
July 7, 2020
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
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Pursue multimodal pain management in patients taking opioids
June 30, 2020
Use hospitalization as an intervention opportunity for patients with opioid use disorder.
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Could jump in opioid overdoses be linked to COVID?
June 24, 2020
Dr. Nora D. Volkow, head of NIDA, told colleagues that the pandemic could boost abuse.
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COVID-19: Problematic gambling could worsen
June 2, 2020
Multiple aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to instigate or exacerbate addictive behaviors such as problematic gambling.
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Opinion
New York City inpatient detox unit keeps running: Here’s how
May 28, 2020
BronxCare Health System was able to take in patients with substance use disorders at a time when other detox units were closed.
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COVID-19: An opportunity, challenge for addiction treatment, NIDA boss says
April 30, 2020
Right now, said Dr. Nora Volkow, “we are in the dark as to how COVID infections have affected the number of overdose deaths.”
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Researchers investigate impact of smoking on COVID-19 risk
April 20, 2020
Early reports from China showed a case fatality rate of 4.7% for men, compared with 2.8% for women.
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New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns
March 20, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based care, said Dr. Paul H. Earley.
