Abstract Background and aims On 9 June 2022, Thailand changed its cannabis legislation, expanding access to individuals aged >18 years. Evidence suggests that such changes could increase the risk of cannabis use and related harms, and could influence patterns of use of other substances among adolescents.
Sirada Puetpaiboon +7 more
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Trends in Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder among Commercially Insured U.S. Surgical Patients, 2016 to 2022. [PDF]
Bicket MC +9 more
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Abstract Background and aims Opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment guidelines worldwide recommend opioid agonist treatment (OAT) as a long‐term, potentially indefinite treatment for managing OUD. However, many individuals express a strong interest in eventually tapering fully off treatment.
Ruyu Yan +13 more
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"Convenience, Quickness, and Compassion": Experiences of People Involved in the Criminal-Legal System Accessing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Services From a Mobile Unit in Chicago. [PDF]
Martinford T +7 more
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Abstract Background and Aims Cannabis use disorder (CUD) affects ~50 million people globally. Neuroscientific theories suggest that a blunted neural response to non‐drug rewards is a hallmark of substance use disorders; however, this remains untested in CUD. The current study tested whether brain reward system responses to the anticipation and feedback
Martine Skumlien +15 more
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Using narrative and informational messages to improve correctional professionals' attitudes toward medications for opioid use disorder. [PDF]
Harrell-Webber A +5 more
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Rurality weakens the positive association between the COVID-19 pandemic and substance use treatment involving medications for opioid use disorder. [PDF]
Lofaro RJ +3 more
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Abstract Background and aims Naltrexone is a pharmacotherapeutic option for relapse prevention in opioid use disorder (OUD); however, studies highlight low rates of initiation and high rates of discontinuation as limiting its effectiveness. We aimed to (1) estimate the percentage of individuals with OUD who (having undergone withdrawal and wish to ...
Emmert Roberts +5 more
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and medications for opioid use disorder for persons who inject drugs: the CHORUS + randomized controlled trial study protocol. [PDF]
Miller SE +14 more
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