Opioid overdose deaths dropped in two biggest N.H. cities, though positive trend ‘could quickly change’
The mayors of Manchester and Nashua celebrated the good news, as preliminary data suggest opioid overdose deaths declined in ...
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Wisconsin should not use opioid settlement dollars on treatments that don't work such as the higher-dose formulations of the ...
Science behind genetic testing for identifying risk of opioid misuse remains unproven, says study
Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public health threat, ...
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How states are spending opioid settlement cash
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun ...
Albany County shares plans for $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds
ALBANY — Albany County plans to invest more than $1.5 million from opioid settlement funds into new initiatives to address ...
Many in need of substance use disorder treatment are not receiving it
A gap persists between the need for and receipt of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among U.S. individuals, according ...
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Genetic Tests for Opioid Risk Unproven, Says Study
PHILADELPHIA—Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public ...
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Many in Need of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Not Receiving It
A gap persists between the need for and receipt of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among U.S. individuals, ac ...
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Market Size In The 7MM Was ~USD 5.6 Billion In 2023, Projected To Grow By 2034
Companies like Pfizer, Amgen, AbbVie, Novartis, and others are advancing Opioid Use Disorder treatments, focusing on improving symptoms and patient ...
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Severe Maternal Morbidity Up in Medicaid-Enrolled Pregnant Women With Opioid Addiction
The rate of opioid use disorder (OUD) is high in Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women, and they have a high rate of seve ...
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Few Receive Meds for Opioid Use Disorder After Nonfatal Overdose
In the 12 months after a nonfatal overdose, few Medicare beneficiaries receive medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) or fill a naloxone prescription.
Smartphone app can help reduce opioid use: Researchers
A smartphone app can help patients with opioid use disorder reduce their days of opioid use and stay in treatment long-er, according to new research.