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This week, we highlight additional news regarding the escalating issue of amphetamine misuse. A paper from Frontiers in Psychiatry, "Amphetamines: a Current Epidemic" describes the reasons for the currently impending amphetamine crisis and summarizes the long history of these substances. In addition, we are sharing some new information regarding the effect of anti-smoking medication, prescription stimulants, opioids and buprenorphine on pregnancy.
Amphetamines: A Current Crisis (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Is buprenorphine maternal dose associated with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome severity? (The American Journal of Addictions)
Risk of Major Congenital Malformations Following Prenatal Exposure to Smoking Cessation Medicines (JAMA Internal Medicine)
In utero exposure to methylphenidate, amphetamines and atomoxetine and offspring neurodevelopmental disorders – a population-based cohort study and meta-analysis (Molecular Psychiatry)
Prenatal opioid exposure linked to smaller brain volume (National Library of Medicine)
ADDITIONAL HEADLINES
Study finds heart-related side effects of ADHD drugs, yet benefits outweigh risks
Alberta moving ahead with forced addiction treatment bill, critics warn it could do more harm than good
Meaningful psychedelic experiences predict increased moral expansiveness Read the full paper here
ASAM appeals to DOGE to improve access to methadone
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care
Steep drop in mortality has congressional caucus looking to ‘land the plane’ on opioid deaths
How esketamine combos fight treatment-resistant depression
NFL tackles pain without widespread opioid use
New guideline cautions against use of medical cannabis for chronic pain
'Can alcohol cause panic attacks?
literature help future health professionals understand nuances of addiction
NEW PAPERS AND REPORTS
Cannabis or Cannabinoids for the Management of Chronic Noncancer Pain: Best Practice Advice From the American College of Physicians (Annals of Internal Medicine, April 7, 2025)
Racial Equity in Urine Drug Screening Policies in Labor and Delivery (Free pdf download. JAMA Network Open, April 5, 2025)
Meaningful Psychedelic Experiences Predict Increased Moral Expansiveness
(Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, April 3, 2025)
Influence of Alcohol on the Intestinal Immune System (Alcohol Research Current Reviews, April 6, 2025)
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