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Fewer Than Half of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover All Medications For AUD
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Semaglutide Reduces Cravings in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
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More Than a Fifth of Overdose Decedents Had Non–Substance Mental Health Disorder
09/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mark Garofoli
Q&As
A Closer Look at the Updated CDC Opioid Guideline
09/08/2024
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key...
09/08/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
From Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Ken J. Martz, PsyD, MBA.
Q&As
Tapping Into Neuroplasticity to Power Addiction Recovery
09/06/2024
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA,...
09/06/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
From Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News
Most US Residents Unaware PCPs Can Prescribe Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
08/19/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Three-quarters of US residents in a national survey did not know primary care physicians (PCPs) could prescribe medications for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) or believed incorrectly that they could not, according to a study findings...
Three-quarters of US residents in a national survey did not know primary care physicians (PCPs) could prescribe medications for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) or believed incorrectly that they could not, according to a study findings...
Three-quarters of US residents...
08/19/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
Buprenorphine an Effective Treatment for OUD With Fentanyl Use
08/09/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.
Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.
Buprenorphine, whether...
08/09/2024
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News
Dosing Starts in Pharmacokinetics Study of AD04 for Alcohol Use Disorder
07/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A pharmacokinetics study of AD04, a potential treatment for AUD, is designed to meet an FDA requirement for an upcoming phase 3 trial and is expected to last 6 months.
A pharmacokinetics study of AD04, a potential treatment for AUD, is designed to meet an FDA requirement for an upcoming phase 3 trial and is expected to last 6 months.
A pharmacokinetics study of...
07/08/2024
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What is best approach for interviewing patients with AUD on past habits?
Quiz
What is best approach for interviewing patients with AUD on past habits?
06/03/2024
Test your knowledge on APA guidelines
Test your knowledge on APA guidelines
Test your knowledge on APA...
06/03/2024
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As Cannabis Availability and Potency Grows, Few Adolescents Receive Help for Addiction
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As Cannabis Availability and Potency Grows, Few Adolescents Receive Help for Addiction
05/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Evidence is increasingly finding adolescence to be a critical period for the development of cannabis use disorder, according to a commentary article in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Evidence is increasingly finding adolescence to be a critical period for the development of cannabis use disorder, according to a commentary article in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Evidence is increasingly finding...
05/22/2024
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News
One Year After ‘X Waiver’ Axing, Few New Patients Prescribed Meds for OUD
05/15/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Though the number of buprenorphine prescribers increased following the elimination of the X waiver in January 2023, the total number of patients using the medication to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) “changed little.”
Though the number of buprenorphine prescribers increased following the elimination of the X waiver in January 2023, the total number of patients using the medication to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) “changed little.”
Though the number of...
05/15/2024
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News
Fewer Than Half of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover All Medications For AUD
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
Woman sitting at bar holding a drink.
News
Semaglutide Reduces Cravings in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
a cartoon illustration of a man sitting on the floor with this hand on his head, looking distressed.
News
More Than a Fifth of Overdose Decedents Had Non–Substance Mental Health Disorder
09/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mark Garofoli
Q&As
A Closer Look at the Updated CDC Opioid Guideline
09/08/2024
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key...
09/08/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Ken J. Martz, PsyD, MBA.
Q&As
Tapping Into Neuroplasticity to Power Addiction Recovery
09/06/2024
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA,...
09/06/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
A person sits holding a pill in one hand and a glass of water in the other
News
Most US Residents Unaware PCPs Can Prescribe Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
08/19/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Three-quarters of US residents in a national survey did not know primary care physicians (PCPs) could prescribe medications for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) or believed incorrectly that they could not, according to a study findings...
Three-quarters of US residents in a national survey did not know primary care physicians (PCPs) could prescribe medications for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) or believed incorrectly that they could not, according to a study findings...
Three-quarters of US residents...
08/19/2024
Psych Congress Network
Three illustrated faces, one sad, one neutral, one happy, with a human hand picking up the happy face
News
Buprenorphine an Effective Treatment for OUD With Fentanyl Use
08/09/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.
Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.
Buprenorphine, whether...
08/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
lab work
News
Dosing Starts in Pharmacokinetics Study of AD04 for Alcohol Use Disorder
07/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A pharmacokinetics study of AD04, a potential treatment for AUD, is designed to meet an FDA requirement for an upcoming phase 3 trial and is expected to last 6 months.
A pharmacokinetics study of AD04, a potential treatment for AUD, is designed to meet an FDA requirement for an upcoming phase 3 trial and is expected to last 6 months.
A pharmacokinetics study of...
07/08/2024
Psych Congress Network
As Cannabis Availability and Potency Grows, Few Adolescents Receive Help for Addiction
News
As Cannabis Availability and Potency Grows, Few Adolescents Receive Help for Addiction
05/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Evidence is increasingly finding adolescence to be a critical period for the development of cannabis use disorder, according to a commentary article in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Evidence is increasingly finding adolescence to be a critical period for the development of cannabis use disorder, according to a commentary article in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Evidence is increasingly finding...
05/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
One Year After ‘X Waiver’ Axing, Few New Patients Prescribed Meds for OUD
05/15/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Though the number of buprenorphine prescribers increased following the elimination of the X waiver in January 2023, the total number of patients using the medication to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) “changed little.”
Though the number of buprenorphine prescribers increased following the elimination of the X waiver in January 2023, the total number of patients using the medication to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) “changed little.”
Though the number of...
05/15/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
Pharmacogenomic Test Improves MDD Response and Remission Outcomes
09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific...
09/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke and Rakesh Jain
Podcasts
Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast, Episode 7: Sleep is the Foundation of Mental Health
09/12/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD
Sleep–wake disorders are common, clinically significant, and too often overlooked in psychiatric practice. In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke share practical strategies for recognizing and treating conditions such as insomnia,...
Sleep–wake disorders are common, clinically significant, and too often overlooked in psychiatric practice. In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke share practical strategies for recognizing and treating conditions such as insomnia,...
Sleep–wake disorders are common,...
09/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
FDA Approves TMS Device for Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents
09/11/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
High Levels of THC in Cannabis Products Associated With Mental Health Risks
09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
Edward Kaftarian, MD
Videos
Billing, Reimbursement, and Maximizing Revenue for Telehealth Services
09/09/2025
Edward Kaftarian, MD
In this video, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Edward Kaftarian, MD, provides an overview of recent developments in reimbursement policies for telehealth services.
In this video, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Edward Kaftarian, MD, provides an overview of recent developments in reimbursement policies for telehealth services.
In this video, Psych Congress...
09/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
Podcasts
Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast, Episode 6: Psychiatry Is the Specialty That Speaks for Those Without a Voice
09/08/2025
Fibromyalgia is more than widespread pain—it’s a condition that blurs the lines between psychiatry, medicine, and the human experience. In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke discuss a newly approved treatment, explore why...
Fibromyalgia is more than widespread pain—it’s a condition that blurs the lines between psychiatry, medicine, and the human experience. In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke discuss a newly approved treatment, explore why...
Fibromyalgia is more than...
09/08/2025
Psych Congress Network
Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC
Videos
Shaping the Future of Schizophrenia Care With Muscarinic-Targeting Treatments
09/05/2025
Brooke Kempf, MSN, PMHNP-BC
In this video, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, discusses how the development of muscarinic-targeting treatments is shaping the future of schizophrenia care.
In this video, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, discusses how the development of muscarinic-targeting treatments is shaping the future of schizophrenia care.
In this video, Psych Congress...
09/05/2025
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Videos
Hypersomnolence in Individuals With Mental Illness
09/05/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, discusses how sleep disorders manifest in psychiatric patients and novel treatments available for these conditions.
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, discusses how sleep disorders manifest in psychiatric patients and novel treatments available for these conditions.
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA,...
09/05/2025
Psych Congress Network
Greg Mattingly, MD
Videos
Distinguishing Tardive Dyskinesia From Other Movement Disorders
09/04/2025
Greg Mattingly, MD
In this video, filmed at the 2025 NP Institute, Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, provides an insightful overview of the telltale signs that can help clinicians distinguish TD from other movement disorders.
In this video, filmed at the 2025 NP Institute, Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, provides an insightful overview of the telltale signs that can help clinicians distinguish TD from other movement disorders.
In this video, filmed at the...
09/04/2025
Psych Congress Network
Greg Mattingly, MD
Videos
Distinguishing Tardive Dyskinesia From Other Movement Disorders
09/04/2025
Greg Mattingly, MD
In this video, filmed at the 2025 NP Institute, Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, provides an insightful overview of the telltale signs that can help clinicians distinguish TD from other movement disorders.
In this video, filmed at the 2025 NP Institute, Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, provides an insightful overview of the telltale signs that can help clinicians distinguish TD from other movement disorders.
In this video, filmed at the...
09/04/2025
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Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
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Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
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Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
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Tolerability Testing in Long-Acting Injectable Prescriptions
04/03/2024
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
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