Colombia City Hopes to Switch Some Addicted People From Cocaine to Marijuana
Officials in Bogota, Colombia are hoping to convince people addicted to a smokable type of cocaine called basuco to use marijuana instead, according to ABC News.
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FDA Panel Advises Approval of Drug for Opioid Dependence, With Concerns
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended the agency approve a drug to treat opioid dependence, but voiced concerns about the safety of the manufacturer’s marketing plan.
Commentary: Tax Revenue for Treatment
The abuse of prescription drugs is well documented, but if we are to expand our fight against prescription drug abuse and want the support of policy makers, it is incumbent upon us to find new sources of revenue that will pay for the changes that must be made, says Andrew Kessler, substance abuse and mental health specialist.
Anesthesia Abuse Increases Among Health Care Professionals, Study Suggests
Abuse of the anesthesia drug propofol is on the rise among health care professionals who have easy access to it, a new study suggests.
Addiction Expert: Care Needed in Implementing New Buprenorphine Prescribing Rules
In January, new government regulations took effect that allow greater take-home privileges for buprenorphine patients who are treated in clinic-based Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). While this change will allow more patients to have increased flexibility as they progress in their recovery, providers must be careful in deciding who to give the medication to, in order to avoid diversion, says a New York addiction specialist.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Risk for Addiction: Study
Mild traumatic brain injury may be linked to an increased risk of addiction, a study of military personnel suggests.
Advocacy Group: Push for Peer Recovery Support Services in Essential Health Benefits
Recovery groups should advocate for inclusion of peer recovery support services as part of essential health benefits that will be covered under the Affordable Care Act, according to Faces & Voices of Recovery. Peer recovery support services are delivered by individuals who have “lived experience” with addiction and recovery.
U.N. Report Criticizes Harsh, Unhelpful Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment methods in some parts of the world are harsh and unhelpful, according to a new report from the United Nations. Some practices are “tantamount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,” the report states.
Nevada Bill Would Let Doctors, Drug Makers be Sued for Prescription Drug Addiction
A bill introduced by a Nevada state senator would allow patients addicted to prescription drugs to sue the physicians who prescribed the drugs, as well as the products’ manufacturers. The measure is strongly opposed, according to the Associated Press.
Suboxone Tablets Off the Market in March
New formulations of Suboxone, and crystal meth’s impact on the gay community were two of the topics discussed at the recent annual meeting of the New York Society of Addiction Medicine. This is the first of a two-part report on the meeting, “Addiction Medicine 2013: Emerging Problems, Current Treatment.”
