Substance Abuse & Addiction
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Psychiatrist Carl Fisher discusses his book, The Urge: Our History of Addiction, which interweaves socio-cultural narratives with his experience as a clinician, researcher, and alcoholic in recovery.
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As more states legalize cannabis for medical or recreational purposes its use during pregnancy is increasing, along with the potential for abuse or dependence.
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This year’s Eric D. Hadar Lecture will take place on November 3, 2021 with Dr. Steven Shoptaw, who will present, “Medications as Foundation for Stimulant Use Disorder Treatment: Is it Time?”
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Columbia Psychiatry's Caroline Arout uses quantitative sensory testing, or QST, for assessing the effectiveness of cannabis for therapeutic uses.
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“Our study provides further evidence that marijuana use is not effective in reducing nonmedical opioid use,” said study author Dr. Mark Olfson.
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Marijuana, Dr. Margaret Haney, said, “reduces reaction time and has other effects that would worsen performance.”
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It might be that people prone to suicide turn to marijuana as a potential form of relief, rather than pot spurring them to suicidal thought and action, says Dr. Elie Aoun.
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Scripps National News
Dr. Meg Haney talks about research on drugs to address cannabis use disorder and current treatment available.
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"Although accidental addiction can happen, otherwise happy lives rarely come undone after a trip to the dental surgeon," writes Dr. Sally Satel.
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Psychiatric Times
Dr. Lloyd Sederer provides key insights on what we can do to save more lives from overdose deaths.
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“The more people who are vocal about their drug use, we, as a society, will become less likely to vilify people for what they do with their bodies," says Dr. Carl Hart.
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"It is important to know that change takes time. Progress is not always linear; relapses or slips are often a part of the process," says Dr. Aimee Chiligiris.
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Wall Street Journal
Dr. Sally Satel reviews Dr. Carl Hart's "“Drug Use for Grown-Ups," in which he asserts “recreational drugs can be used safely to enhance many vital human activities.”
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"[Buprenorphine] is a tremendously powerful medication, saves many lives and prevents overdose, but there is a risk of misuse and diversion, albeit pretty low," says Dr. Francis Levin.
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