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Workforce Drug Test Positivity Reaches 20-Year High
04/08/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The rate of positive drug test results among American workers in 2021 reached its highest level since 2001, according to data recently published by Quest Diagnostics.
The rate of positive drug test results among American workers in 2021 reached its highest level since 2001, according to data recently published by Quest Diagnostics.
The rate of positive drug test...
04/08/2022
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Physicians Concerned About Missing Signs of Addiction
11/15/2021
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
More than two-thirds of physicians polled say they worry they’ve missed signs of drug misuse and substance use disorders, and 75% say telehealth visits have limited the ability to determine if patients are at risk for or are already misusing...
More than two-thirds of physicians polled say they worry they’ve missed signs of drug misuse and substance use disorders, and 75% say telehealth visits have limited the ability to determine if patients are at risk for or are already misusing...
More than two-thirds of...
11/15/2021
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Study Finds Seasonal, Regional Factors Influence Alcohol Consumption
10/18/2021
Tom Valentino, Senior Editor
A new study from Millennium Health suggests that alcohol use is influenced by multiple factors, including time of year and geography, and the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a “small, but significant” increase in consumption.
A new study from Millennium Health suggests that alcohol use is influenced by multiple factors, including time of year and geography, and the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a “small, but significant” increase in consumption.
A new study from Millennium...
10/18/2021
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Buprenorphine Drastically Reduces Nonprescribed Substance Use Among Patients
09/17/2021
Tom Valentino, Senior Editor
A study of patients who were prescribed buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder found that those whose who tested negative for the medication in urine drug tests were 10 times more likely to test positive for heroin and 7 times...
A study of patients who were prescribed buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder found that those whose who tested negative for the medication in urine drug tests were 10 times more likely to test positive for heroin and 7 times...
A study of patients who were...
09/17/2021
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Stimulant Summit: Screenings in Jails Can Reduce Recidivism
11/21/2020
Given their position as a first point of criminal justice contact for many individuals with behavioral health needs, jails can facilitate a reduction in recidivism by implementing screening and assessment practices, said Albert Kopak, PhD, an...
Given their position as a first point of criminal justice contact for many individuals with behavioral health needs, jails can facilitate a reduction in recidivism by implementing screening and assessment practices, said Albert Kopak, PhD, an...
Given their position as a first...
11/21/2020
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Initiative Targets Opioid Treatment, HIV Care in Hard-Hit Regions
03/02/2020
The New England and Appalachia regions have been immersed in addressing the opioid crisis for years, but by no means have found all the answers to maximizing crisis response. A multi-state initiative funded by the Health Resources and...
The New England and Appalachia regions have been immersed in addressing the opioid crisis for years, but by no means have found all the answers to maximizing crisis response. A multi-state initiative funded by the Health Resources and...
The New England and Appalachia...
03/02/2020
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Researchers Call for Greater Hep C Screening for Young Drug Users
12/10/2019
Hepatitis C infection is becoming more prevalent among adolescent and young adult drug users, but research conducted at Boston Medical Center suggests that screening and subsequent treatment for this population need to improve...
Hepatitis C infection is becoming more prevalent among adolescent and young adult drug users, but research conducted at Boston Medical Center suggests that screening and subsequent treatment for this population need to improve...
Hepatitis C infection is...
12/10/2019
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Cardiac Cases Related to Substance Use Rise in National Study
09/23/2019
Hospitalizations for a serious cardiac complication related to drug abuse increased substantially between 2002 and 2016, with the Midwest seeing the greatest increases nationally, a study released last week by the Cleveland Clinic shows.
Hospitalizations for a serious cardiac complication related to drug abuse increased substantially between 2002 and 2016, with the Midwest seeing the greatest increases nationally, a study released last week by the Cleveland Clinic shows.
Hospitalizations for a serious...
09/23/2019
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Opioid Treatment Services Go Mobile for Rhode Island Provider
09/11/2019
Taking the term “meeting patients where they're at” to another level, a leading provider of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in Rhode Island is using a 37-foot mobile medical unit to visit underserved areas of the state with high numbers...
Taking the term “meeting patients where they're at” to another level, a leading provider of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in Rhode Island is using a 37-foot mobile medical unit to visit underserved areas of the state with high numbers...
Taking the term “meeting...
09/11/2019
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Pioneering Effort to Help Impaired Workers Gets Expansion
03/01/2019
Belden, Inc.'s often-cited effort to assist job applicants who fail a pre-employment drug test will be expanded to two additional company locations.
Belden, Inc.'s often-cited effort to assist job applicants who fail a pre-employment drug test will be expanded to two additional company locations.
Belden, Inc.'s often-cited...
03/01/2019
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Test to Assess OUD Risk in Acute Pain Patients Receives FDA Approval
01/03/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The AvertD test, developed by AutoGenomics, Inc., is designed for consenting patients at least 18 years of age who are being considered for an opioid prescription of 4 to 30 days.
The AvertD test, developed by AutoGenomics, Inc., is designed for consenting patients at least 18 years of age who are being considered for an opioid prescription of 4 to 30 days.
The AvertD test, developed by...
01/03/2024
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Carfentanil Re-Emerges: Fentanyl Analog Detected in 12 States
11/02/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
After being detected once in the US in 2022, carfentanil has been identified in urine drug screenings 35 times in 2023, according to a new Millennium Health report.
After being detected once in the US in 2022, carfentanil has been identified in urine drug screenings 35 times in 2023, according to a new Millennium Health report.
After being detected once in the...
11/02/2023
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Delaware Launches Fentanyl-Xylazine Combo Testing Strip Pilot
06/30/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The program will use HarmGuard FX testing strips, which are produced by Delaware-based SIVAD Diagnostic Medical Group.
The program will use HarmGuard FX testing strips, which are produced by Delaware-based SIVAD Diagnostic Medical Group.
The program will use HarmGuard...
06/30/2023
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NIH, FDA Leaders Highlight Need to Improve Drug-Detection Tools
06/12/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Leaders from the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and Drug Administration have highlighted the need to address gaps in research, development, and implementation of rapid drug-detecting tools to prevent overdose deaths.
Leaders from the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and Drug Administration have highlighted the need to address gaps in research, development, and implementation of rapid drug-detecting tools to prevent overdose deaths.
Leaders from the National...
06/12/2023
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Study Highlights Prevalence of Buprenorphine “Spiking” in Urine Screenings for OUD Patients
03/28/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
More than 7% of urine samples collected in a cross-sectional study showed evidence of buprenorphine “spiking”—the intentional addition of buprenorphine tablet or residue directly into urine to mimic prescription adherence.
More than 7% of urine samples collected in a cross-sectional study showed evidence of buprenorphine “spiking”—the intentional addition of buprenorphine tablet or residue directly into urine to mimic prescription adherence.
More than 7% of urine samples...
03/28/2023
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Fentanyl-Positive Drug Screenings Surge in Western States
02/21/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Drug tests positive for fentanyl across the US increased by 146% from 2019 to 2022, largely fueled by the western half of the nation, according to data from the Millennium Health Signals Report, which was released on Tuesday.
Drug tests positive for fentanyl across the US increased by 146% from 2019 to 2022, largely fueled by the western half of the nation, according to data from the Millennium Health Signals Report, which was released on Tuesday.
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02/21/2023
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Mental Health, SUD Issues Prevalent Among Nonpsychiatric ER Patients
11/22/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
About 45% of patients who visit emergency departments for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use issues, according to researchers at Indiana University.
About 45% of patients who visit emergency departments for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use issues, according to researchers at Indiana University.
About 45% of patients who visit...
11/22/2022
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Significant Intervention Opportunities Missed in Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Deaths
06/23/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Numerous chances for care providers to identify alcohol misuse going unnoticed, researchers say.
Numerous chances for care providers to identify alcohol misuse going unnoticed, researchers say.
Numerous chances for care...
06/23/2022
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Strong Correlation Between Positive Drug Screens and Overdose Deaths, Study Shows
06/20/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Findings could facilitate exploration of methods for timely prediction of overdose “hotspots,” researchers say.
Findings could facilitate exploration of methods for timely prediction of overdose “hotspots,” researchers say.
Findings could facilitate...
06/20/2022
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Workforce Drug Test Positivity Reaches 20-Year High
04/08/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The rate of positive drug test results among American workers in 2021 reached its highest level since 2001, according to data recently published by Quest Diagnostics.
The rate of positive drug test results among American workers in 2021 reached its highest level since 2001, according to data recently published by Quest Diagnostics.
The rate of positive drug test...
04/08/2022
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Vertex Prepares to Submit New Drug Application for Medication to Treat Acute Pain
02/01/2024

Tom Valentino

Tom Valentino
After announcing positive results in its Phase 3 program for its selective NaV1.8 inhibitor that was developed as an alternative to opioids for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain, Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to submit its NDA application...
After announcing positive results in its Phase 3 program for its selective NaV1.8 inhibitor that was developed as an alternative to opioids for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain, Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to submit its NDA application...
After announcing positive...
02/01/2024
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Sex Hormone Linked to Cocaine Addiction Susceptibility
01/30/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
A study from the University of Texas at Arlington backs previous research that shows women are more likely than men to develop an addiction to cocaine, try cocaine at a younger age, use larger amounts of the drug, and suffer an overdose.
A study from the University of Texas at Arlington backs previous research that shows women are more likely than men to develop an addiction to cocaine, try cocaine at a younger age, use larger amounts of the drug, and suffer an overdose.
A study from the University of...
01/30/2024
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Study Finds No Significant Link Between Cannabis Use and Relapse in OUD Patients
01/26/2024

Tom Valentino

Tom Valentino
A recent meta-analysis of 10 longitudinal studies conducted by Yale University researchers found no significant link between cannabis use and relapse on non-medical opioids among patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use...
A recent meta-analysis of 10 longitudinal studies conducted by Yale University researchers found no significant link between cannabis use and relapse on non-medical opioids among patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use...
A recent meta-analysis of 10...
01/26/2024
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Study Explores Use of DBS to Treat Severe Opioid Use Disorder
01/23/2024

Tom Valentino

Tom Valentino
Allegheny Health Network seeks 2 additional patients for a trial in which patients with treatment-resistant opioid use disorder receive continuous electrical pulses to the brain’s addiction and reward center to curb severe cravings.
Allegheny Health Network seeks 2 additional patients for a trial in which patients with treatment-resistant opioid use disorder receive continuous electrical pulses to the brain’s addiction and reward center to curb severe cravings.
Allegheny Health Network seeks 2...
01/23/2024
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CMS Announces Model to Integrate Behavioral and Physical Healthcare
01/19/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have introduced a new initiative aimed at advancing the integration of behavioral and physical healthcare, as well as health-related social needs, for people with Medicaid and Medicare.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have introduced a new initiative aimed at advancing the integration of behavioral and physical healthcare, as well as health-related social needs, for people with Medicaid and Medicare.
The Centers for Medicare &...
01/19/2024
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FDA-Approved Medication Shows Potential to Reduce Surgery Patients’ Need for Opioids
01/15/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Findings from a recent study conducted by researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina suggest that N-acetylcysteine (NAC)—a drug already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration—may help decrease surgery patients’ pain...
Findings from a recent study conducted by researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina suggest that N-acetylcysteine (NAC)—a drug already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration—may help decrease surgery patients’ pain...
Findings from a recent study...
01/15/2024
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Reduced Drug Use an “Alternative Valid Outcome” for Individuals With Stimulant Use Disorder
01/11/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Reducing use of stimulants was associated with significant improvement in health and recovery among individuals with stimulant use disorder—even if they did not achieve total abstinence, according to a new study from NIDA.
Reducing use of stimulants was associated with significant improvement in health and recovery among individuals with stimulant use disorder—even if they did not achieve total abstinence, according to a new study from NIDA.
Reducing use of stimulants was...
01/11/2024
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Costs, Scarcity Remain Problematic for Families Seeking Adolescent Residential Addiction Treatment
01/09/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
New research from Oregon Health & Science University highlights challenges related to finding residential addiction treatment for adolescents, with medication-assisted treatment options especially scarce.
New research from Oregon Health & Science University highlights challenges related to finding residential addiction treatment for adolescents, with medication-assisted treatment options especially scarce.
New research from Oregon Health...
01/09/2024
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Test to Assess OUD Risk in Acute Pain Patients Receives FDA Approval
01/03/2024
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The AvertD test, developed by AutoGenomics, Inc., is designed for consenting patients at least 18 years of age who are being considered for an opioid prescription of 4 to 30 days.
The AvertD test, developed by AutoGenomics, Inc., is designed for consenting patients at least 18 years of age who are being considered for an opioid prescription of 4 to 30 days.
The AvertD test, developed by...
01/03/2024
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Post-Surgery Opioid Prescribing Decline Continues—but at Slower Pace
12/27/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
While prescribing of opioid-containing pain relief medications for surgery patients has declined over the past 7 years, a recent study of pharmacy data by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that decrease has slowed since 2020.
While prescribing of opioid-containing pain relief medications for surgery patients has declined over the past 7 years, a recent study of pharmacy data by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that decrease has slowed since 2020.
While prescribing of...
12/27/2023
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