Medication Treatments

Opioid Treatment Services Go Mobile for Rhode Island Provider
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is piloting a mobile treatment unit that is bringing medical care, counseling and referral guidance to high-need communities.
First, Consider Medicaid: Report on State Opioid-Fighting Initiatives Touts Expansion
A report from the American Medical Association and Manatt Health suggests that Medicaid expansion states have a significant advantage in combating the opioid epidemic.
Cure-All or Snake Oil? Be Prepared for Patient Questions on CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is being touted as an elixir for pain and numerous other ills. Amid the claims, addiction treatment patients are starting to seek guidance from their clinicians.
More Conservative Approach Improves Outcomes for Opioid-Exposed Infants
A Boston Medical Center study found that a more symptom-driven approach to treating infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome reduced hospital stays and use of agonist medication.
Court Vacates Exclusivity for First Injectable Buprenorphine Product
A federal court ruling this month could lead to competitors for the maker of the first approved injectable formulation of buprenorphine for opioid dependence.
CDC Researcher: Stick with FDA-Approved Meds Over E-Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation
E-cigarettes can be considered “safer” than traditional cigarettes, but a lack of research around their long-term use should prevent them from being considered “safe” in general, CDC Office on Smoking and Health deputy director of research Brian King, PhD, MPH said.
New York City Reports Slight Drop in Overdose Deaths
New York City officials are crediting the comprehensive HealingNYC initiative for helping to stem the growth in drug overdose deaths in the city.
New Drug Application Accepted for Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
Two studies have demonstrated efficacy for the novel dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor dasotraline for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder.
Ohio Alliance Encourages Physicians to Prescribe for Opioid Addiction
A training event in Ohio sought to increase participation from physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the response to the opioid crisis.
California Website Outlines State Response to Opioid Crisis
The new Addiction Free CA site will serve as a comprehensive resource for providers and patients, including information on efforts to expand access to medication treatments.
Experts Collaborate in Quest for Vaccine Targeting Opioid Addiction
Leaders in vaccine development and substance use-specific research are joining forces to establish a vaccine-based intervention targeting opioids.
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