DEA Proposes Less Opioid Production, More Marijuana for Research in 2020
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a reduction in the amount of Schedule II controlled substances that can be manufactured in the US next year.
Opioids
Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Expected to File for Bankruptcy
Settlement talks with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over its role in the U.S. opioid crisis have reached a stalemate and the company is expected to file for bankruptcy.
Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Has More Than Doubled
The incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome has steadily and notably increased in Canada and researchers believe this increase highlights the importance of implementing integrated care for the mother-infant dyad during and after the birth process.
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Negatively Associated With Neurocognitive and Physical Development
Prenatal opioid exposure is negatively associated with neurocognitive and physical development in offspring from the age of 6 months into school age.
Direct-to-Doctor Payments May Increase Opioid Prescribing
Physicians who receive direct pharmaceutical payments for opioid prescribing prescribe more opioids, especially hydrocodone and oxycodone.
Infective Endocarditis Related to Injection Drug Use Rising
The risk for infective endocarditis related to injection drug use increased from 2006 to 2015.
CDC: Opioid Prescribing Higher in Rural Versus Urban Areas
The percentage of individuals prescribed an opioid is higher in rural than urban areas.
Case Study Report: Herbal Supplement Kratom Associated With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Pediatricians need to ask about nonprescription substance use during pregnancy when taking histories from mothers with opioid dependence to better care for their newborns.
How to Avoid Opioid Addiction After Surgery
If you prescribe opioids to your patients, be sure to help them avoid addiction.
Smaller Heads Related to Opioid-Related Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Chronic opioid use during pregnancy that causes neonatal abstinence syndrome is associated with smaller neonatal head circumference.
