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Real‐world comparative effects of slow‐release oral morphine vs. methadone on healthcare use for opioid use disorder: A population‐based target trial emulation

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims To examine the comparative effects of slow‐release oral morphine (SROM) vs. methadone for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) on healthcare use. Design This retrospective cohort study emulated a target trial using electronic medical record data from Vancouver Coastal Health Authority linked with population‐based administrative ...
Vivienne Y. Zhou, Nadia Fairbairn, Jingxin Lei, Rupinder Brar, Paxton Bach, M. Eugenia Socias   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of harm reduction interventions on injection‐related bacterial infections among people who inject drugs: A systematic review

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Injection‐related bacterial infections represent a major but under‐recognised health issue among people who inject drugs (PWID). Harm reduction interventions (HRIs) like needle and syringe programmes (NSP) and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) could mitigate their burden.
Anthony Cousien, Lobna Tijani, Nadia Hachicha, Manon Godart, Mathieu Castry, Karen Champenois, Perrine Roux, Sylvie Deuffic‐Burban   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives initiative coinciding with reductions in unregulated street opioid use among young people who use drugs: An interrupted time series analysis

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims In British Columbia, Canada, an initiative was implemented in 2020 to reduce overdose mortality by prescribing pharmaceutical opioids (primarily hydromorphone) as a substitute for the toxic unregulated drug supply. This study estimated changes in the level and trend of unregulated opioid use and non‐prescribed hydromorphone
Erica McAdam, Mohammad Karamouzian, Michael John Milloy, Carmen Verdicchio, Eric C. Sayre, Kanna Hayashi, Thomas Kerr, Kora DeBeck   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Illicit Opioid Intoxication: Diagnosis and Treatment

, 2011
Opioid intoxications and overdose are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Opioid overdose may occur in the setting of intravenous or intranasal heroin use, illicit use of diverted opioid medications, intentional or accidental misuse of
S. Vayalapalli, J. Casarella, K. Drexler, S. Stout, A. Fareed, J. Cox   +5 more
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Prescribed alternative stimulants among people who use unregulated stimulants: Examining the association between maximum dose reached and medication discontinuation in the first 3 years of implementation in British Columbia, Canada

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims In 2020, British Columbia (BC), Canada, introduced ‘Prescribed Alternatives’ (PA) as an approach to offering regulated substances to people accessing the unregulated supply. This study aimed to estimate and compare prescribing characteristics of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate stimulant PAs in BC, to estimate ...
Bin Zhao, Kevin Hu, Roshni Desai, Shania Au, Kali‐olt Sedgemore, Vitor Tardelli, Addie Carter, Paxton Bach, Christian Schutz, Amanda Slaunwhite, Alexis Crabtree, Heather Palis   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sleep problems reported by patients entering opioid agonist treatment

, 2008
Treatment-seeking opioid-dependent individuals frequently report sleep-related problems. This study provides a detailed assessment of sleep duration and quality in this population, including their effect on daily functioning and relationship to ...
Stoller, Kenneth B., Burke, Christopher K., Kidorf, Michael S., Peirce, Jessica M., Neubauer, David, Brooner, Robert K., Punjabi, Naresh M., Hursh, Steve   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Clinicians' and people who use drugs' perspectives on artificial intelligence in addiction medicine

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Artificial intelligence (AI) may improve addiction medicine workflows and health outcomes but raises questions about data privacy and unintended harms for people who use drugs (PWUD). This qualitative study aimed to understand the perspectives of clinicians and PWUD regarding perceived benefits and concerns about clinical ...
Patrick J. A. Kelly, Elizabeth Chen, Amelia Bailey, Katie Biello, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Josiah D. Rich, Jaclyn M. W. Hughto   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A cost-minimization analysis of telemedicine vs standard induction for buprenorphine: Evidence from a randomized clinical trial in India

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
Background: In-person buprenorphine induction poses substantial cost and access barriers in India’s opioid agonist treatment programs, while telemedicine-assisted induction may offer a scalable, lower-cost alternative.
Amudeep Singh, Harpreet S. Dhillon, Neha Purohit, Abhishek Ghosh, Shalini Naik, BN Subodh, Debasish Basu, Prinja Shankar   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Placenta ingestion by rats enhances d- and k-opioid antinociception, but suppresses m-opioid antinociception [PDF]

, 2004
Ingestion of placenta or amniotic fluid produces a dramatic enhancement of centrally mediated opioid antinociception in the rat. The present experiments investigated the role of each opioid receptor type (m, d, k) in the antinociception-modulating ...
DiPirro, Jean M., Kristal, Dr. Mark B.
core  

Opioid withdrawal syndrome‐associated cognitive impairment: A narrative review

The American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Opioid withdrawal syndrome (OWS) comprises a transient constellation of subjective symptoms and objective signs expressed by brain and other organs. Although cognitive impairment is well documented in opioid use and addiction, little is known about cognitive impairment that may specifically accompany OWS.
Faizan Khan, Nazli Tunali, R. Andrew Chambers   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source