Diagnosis and treatment of opioid-related disorders in a South African private sector medical insurance scheme: A cohort study. [PDF]
AbstractBackgroundThe use of opioids is increasing globally, but data from low- and middle-income countries on opioid-related mental and behavioural disorders (hereafter referred to as opioid-related disorders) are scarce. This study examines the incidence of opioid-related disorders, opioid agonist use, and excess mortality among persons with opioid ...
Tlali M +9 more
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Opioid-related sleep-disordered breathing: correlates and conundrums [PDF]
Susmita Chowdhuri, M. Safwan Badr
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What smartphone apps exist to support recovery from opioid use disorder? A content analysis of publicly available opioid-related smartphone apps [PDF]
Abstract Background An estimated 84,181 people died due to opioid overdose in 2022 alone [1]. Mobile technologies may offer an additional pathway to provide support to people seeking recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). To this end, we conducted a content analysis of opioid-related apps to determine to what extent
Alivia C. Williamson +9 more
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Pattern and severity of substance use in help-seeking adolescents of North-East Part of India
Background: Adolescence is a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood, in which both physical and psychological aspects are involved in the process of growth and development.
Anju Moni Rabha, Kamala Deka
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Perceived Stigma among Injecting Drug Users: New Evidence from an Observational Study in an Opioid Substitution Therapy Centre of Kolkata, India [PDF]
Introduction: Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) are one of the highrisk groups for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) is a targeted intervention for IDUs.
Manika Pal +2 more
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A retinal contribution to opioid-induced sleep disorders?
Chronic opioid use is linked to persistent and severe sleep/wake disturbances in patients. These opioid-related sleep problems increase risk for developing opioid dependence, mood disorders and in turn overdose in chronic pain patients receiving opioid ...
Nikolas Bergum +3 more
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School Environmental Factors and Prescription Opioid Misuse in the United States: Evidence from the 2019 National Survey [PDF]
Background: Given the current public health crisis caused by prescription opioid misuse amongadolescents across the United States, this study analyzed factors in the school environmentassociated with prescription opioid misuse in adolescents in the ...
Kingsley Kalu +2 more
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A Promising Approach for Families of and Young Adults with Opioid-Related Disorders: The Recovery Oriented Community (ROC) Program [PDF]
A relatively new approach in addiction treatment is to emphasize long-term follow-up care. However, little is known about the dissemination of this approach with young adults diagnosed with opioid-related disorders. The Recovery Oriented Community (ROC) is designed for families of and young adults with opioid-related disorders.
Lori Simons +3 more
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Introduction. Patients under methadone maintenance treatment programs (MMTPs) are susceptible to numerous complications (e.g., mental and metabolic disorders). This study evaluated the effects of probiotics on clinical symptoms, biomarkers of oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and serum lipid content in patients receiving MMTPs ...
Nader Molavi +10 more
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Opioid use and opioid use disorder in mono and dual-system users of veteran affairs medical centers
IntroductionEfforts to achieve opioid guideline concordant care may be undermined when patients access multiple opioid prescription sources. Limited data are available on the impact of dual-system sources of care on receipt of opioid medications ...
Joseph Goulet +23 more
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