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GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to fewer alcohol-related hospitalizations in AUD

Newer GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with fewer alcohol-related hospitalizations in adults with alcohol use disorder and T2D or obesity.

Qualitative interviews with regular kratom users found mixed analgesic and stimulant effects, tolerance, and use disorder features in…

A national claims study found positive opioid urine tests doubled the odds of later MOUD use, yet adherence…

A cost-effectiveness analysis found self-monitored digital care for alcohol use disorder was cheapest, while more intensive support changed…

British Columbia cohort data show take-home methadone after induction lowered mortality and treatment discontinuation, with the strongest benefit…

New York is expanding MOUD access and preparing a contingency management pilot for stimulant use disorder while bracing…

An umbrella review found exercise may reduce craving and improve inhibitory control in adults with substance use disorders,…

Secondary analysis in opioid use disorder found an unstructured covariance model best fit craving trajectories across 36 weeks…

BMJ Open protocol examines whether dextroamphetamine substitution can reduce illicit amphetamine use in adults with amphetamine dependence.

British Columbia investigators are emulating a target trial to compare take-home opioid agonist dosing schedules with daily dosing…

Addiction Medicine

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