News
- People struggling with addiction are turning to telehealth during the pandemic — for better and for worse
- Featuring: Allison Lin
Resources
1-Hour Program Ups Opioid Knowledge for PharmDs (Medpage)
Beware of Opioid Scripts After Breast Cancer Treatment (Medpage)
COVID-19 Risk 10-Fold Higher for Opioid Abusers (Medpage)
Limited Knowledge About Opioid Overdose in At-Risk Group (Medpage)
New Study: Home vs Office for Medication Enhanced Recovery (HOMER) (AAFP)
HOMER – a new national study – is recruiting primary care practices for the study which will compare office-based, home induction, and observed telehealth methods for medication assisted treatment (MAT) in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). View the linked handout if your practice is interested in participating.
Non-Prescription Fentanyl Abuse Up During Pandemic (Medpage)
Risks Seen With Continued Opioid Use in Older Breast Cancer Survivors (Medpage)
Substance use disorders linked to COVID-19 susceptibility (NIH)
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Opioid Overdose Epidemic: A Perfect Storm for Workers? (CDC)
Three Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in State Departments of Corrections (NASHP)