Substance Use & Drug Information News Briefs

January 23, 2025

CEU Course of the Week:

DUI: Effects of Illicit and Prescription Drugs



HEADLINES

FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis


An overview of cannabis for pets


FDA proposes nicotine cap to help curb cigarette dependence


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Zolpidem (Ambien) shown to block brain's critical cleaning cycle


Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Standardized cannabis dosing research aims to find out


The role genetics could play in addiction


Hearing on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana postponed


Easing end of life care with psilocybin mushrooms


DEA proposes telehealth prescribing rule for buprenorphine: 5 notes for behavioral health leaders


No clear evidence of benefits of forced addiction treatment yet: Analysis


New PSAs empower young people to save lives with naloxone


Non-opioid Ketorolac found effective at reducing postsurgical opioid use


One-third of Americans report drinking less alcohol in the past year


NEW PAPERS AND REPORTS


Psychedelics in Psychiatry: Oh, What A Trip! (Free pdf download! American Journal of Psychiatry, January 22, 2025)


Mindfulness Training vs Recovery Support for Opioid Use, Craving, and Anxiety During Buprenorphine Treatment (Free pdf download, JAMA Network Open, January 21, 2025)


Effect of Aerobic Training Program to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Among Persons with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

(Journal of Chemical Health Risks, January 17, 2025)


 Intimidation against advocates and researchers in the tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed food spaces: A review (Health Promotion International, January 17, 2025)


Differential Effects of Alcohol Policies Across Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status (Alcohol Research Current Views, January 18, 2025)


Sex Differences in Methamphetamine Mortality in the United States: Heroin and Fentanyl Coinvolvement, 1999–2021 (American Journal of Preventative Medicine, January 22, 2025)


Mindfulness Training vs Recovery Support for Opioid Use, Craving, and Anxiety During Buprenorphine Treatment (Free pdf download, JAMA Network Open, January 21, 2025)


 National Guidance on Essential Specialty Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care (SAMHSA, January 16, 2025)


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