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How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
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Drug Overdose Deaths Overall Decrease from 2022 to 2023
News
01/31/2025
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the...
01/31/2025
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Some Psychedelics Could Hold Promise for OUD Treatment
News
01/23/2025
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a...
01/23/2025
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Which U.S. region saw the most fentanyl pill seizures in 2023?
Quiz
01/15/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
01/15/2025
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Veterans’ OUD Diagnoses Increased From 2005 to 2017, Then Declined
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01/14/2025
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses...
01/14/2025
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Minority of Patients With OUD Develop PW After Buprenorphine Initiation
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01/08/2025
A small group of patients with OUD developed buprenorphine-precipitated withdrawal (PW) in emergency department or hospital settings, according to recent retrospective cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
A small group of patients with OUD developed buprenorphine-precipitated withdrawal (PW) in emergency department or hospital settings, according to recent retrospective cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
A small group of patients with...
01/08/2025
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Fentanyl Pill Seizures Increasing in the US
News
12/17/2024
The number of fentanyl seizures, particularly pill seizures, increased in the US, especially in the West, between 2017 and 2023, according to results published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
The number of fentanyl seizures, particularly pill seizures, increased in the US, especially in the West, between 2017 and 2023, according to results published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
The number of fentanyl seizures,...
12/17/2024
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After how many months is 'problematic' opioid use diagnosed as OUD?
Quiz
12/16/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/16/2024
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Chronic Pain Linked to Self-Medication in Fentanyl Users
News
12/10/2024
A significant association was found between self-medication and chronic pain among primary fentanyl users in British Columbia, according to a recent cross-sectional survey published in the European Journal of Pain.
A significant association was found between self-medication and chronic pain among primary fentanyl users in British Columbia, according to a recent cross-sectional survey published in the European Journal of Pain.
A significant association was...
12/10/2024
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Were OUD treatment discontinuation rates higher with methadone?
Quiz
12/04/2024
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Survey Finds Low Availability of Opioid Use Disorder Medications in Psych Hospitals
News
12/02/2024
Less than half of US psychiatric hospitals surveyed reported providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), according to a research letter published online in JAMA Network Open.
Less than half of US psychiatric hospitals surveyed reported providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), according to a research letter published online in JAMA Network Open.
Less than half of US psychiatric...
12/02/2024
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News

Drug Overdose Deaths Overall Decrease from 2022 to 2023
News
01/31/2025
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the...
01/31/2025
Psych Congress Network
Some Psychedelics Could Hold Promise for OUD Treatment
News
01/23/2025
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Veterans’ OUD Diagnoses Increased From 2005 to 2017, Then Declined
News
01/14/2025
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses...
01/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
Minority of Patients With OUD Develop PW After Buprenorphine Initiation
News
01/08/2025
A small group of patients with OUD developed buprenorphine-precipitated withdrawal (PW) in emergency department or hospital settings, according to recent retrospective cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
A small group of patients with OUD developed buprenorphine-precipitated withdrawal (PW) in emergency department or hospital settings, according to recent retrospective cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
A small group of patients with...
01/08/2025
Psych Congress Network
Fentanyl Pill Seizures Increasing in the US
News
12/17/2024
The number of fentanyl seizures, particularly pill seizures, increased in the US, especially in the West, between 2017 and 2023, according to results published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
The number of fentanyl seizures, particularly pill seizures, increased in the US, especially in the West, between 2017 and 2023, according to results published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
The number of fentanyl seizures,...
12/17/2024
Psych Congress Network
Chronic Pain Linked to Self-Medication in Fentanyl Users
News
12/10/2024
A significant association was found between self-medication and chronic pain among primary fentanyl users in British Columbia, according to a recent cross-sectional survey published in the European Journal of Pain.
A significant association was found between self-medication and chronic pain among primary fentanyl users in British Columbia, according to a recent cross-sectional survey published in the European Journal of Pain.
A significant association was...
12/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Survey Finds Low Availability of Opioid Use Disorder Medications in Psych Hospitals
News
12/02/2024
Less than half of US psychiatric hospitals surveyed reported providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), according to a research letter published online in JAMA Network Open.
Less than half of US psychiatric hospitals surveyed reported providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), according to a research letter published online in JAMA Network Open.
Less than half of US psychiatric...
12/02/2024
Psych Congress Network
Clonidine Could Be Effective Treatment for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
News
11/21/2024
Clonidine may be an effective non-opioid medication to be used to treat neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), according to recent results from an intention-to-treat randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics. 
Clonidine may be an effective non-opioid medication to be used to treat neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), according to recent results from an intention-to-treat randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics. 
Clonidine may be an effective...
11/21/2024
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Acute Care Utilization Lower When Buprenorphine Doses Are Higher
News
11/19/2024
US adults with OUD who received buprenorphine at doses higher than recommended by the FDA had lower rates of urgent health care utilization than those whose doses were in line with FDA recommendations.
US adults with OUD who received buprenorphine at doses higher than recommended by the FDA had lower rates of urgent health care utilization than those whose doses were in line with FDA recommendations.
US adults with OUD who received...
11/19/2024
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Treatment Discontinuation Rates Lower With Methadone Than Buprenorphine/Naloxone
News
11/18/2024
Methadone was associated with a lower risk of treatment discontinuation than buprenorphine/naloxone among patients with opioid use disorder, according to study findings published in JAMA.
Methadone was associated with a lower risk of treatment discontinuation than buprenorphine/naloxone among patients with opioid use disorder, according to study findings published in JAMA.
Methadone was associated with a...
11/18/2024
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A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Methylphenidate Improved Driving Performance in Adults
News
02/10/2025
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving...
02/10/2025
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News
02/07/2025
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the financial benefits of employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, demonstrating that these programs can result in significant net medical costs savings.
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the financial benefits of employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, demonstrating that these programs can result in significant net medical costs savings.
A recent study published in JAMA...
02/07/2025
First Report Managed Care
A woman holds her forehead looking stressed
News
02/03/2025
Elevated translocator protein (TSPO) binding, a marker of neuroinflammatory processes, was associated with more pronounced daily suicidal ideation and negative affect during real-world stress in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Elevated translocator protein (TSPO) binding, a marker of neuroinflammatory processes, was associated with more pronounced daily suicidal ideation and negative affect during real-world stress in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Elevated translocator protein...
02/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drug Overdose Deaths Overall Decrease from 2022 to 2023
News
01/31/2025
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the...
01/31/2025
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FDA building
News
01/28/2025
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a...
01/28/2025
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Brexpiprazole and Sertraline Combination Treatment Improves PTSD Symptoms
News
01/27/2025
Combining brexpiprazole and sertraline in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly improved PTSD symptoms when compared with sertraline and placebo treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial...
Combining brexpiprazole and sertraline in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly improved PTSD symptoms when compared with sertraline and placebo treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial...
Combining brexpiprazole and...
01/27/2025
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IED Linked With Multiple Psychiatric, Neurologic Comorbidities
News
01/24/2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder...
01/24/2025
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ADHD Symptoms Associated With Lower Academic Performance in College Students
News
01/23/2025
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of...
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of...
Symptoms of...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Some Psychedelics Could Hold Promise for OUD Treatment
News
01/23/2025
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network

Quizzes

How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
Which U.S. region saw the most fentanyl pill seizures in 2023?
Quiz
01/15/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
01/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
After how many months is 'problematic' opioid use diagnosed as OUD?
Quiz
12/16/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/16/2024
Psych Congress Network
Were OUD treatment discontinuation rates higher with methadone?
Quiz
12/04/2024
Psych Congress Network
Do adults who smoke use more opioids?
Quiz
11/22/2024
Do you remember this study?
Do you remember this study?
Do you remember this study?
11/22/2024
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By how much did drug overdose deaths increase year over year?
Quiz
11/19/2024
Test your knowledge!
Test your knowledge!
Test your knowledge!
11/19/2024
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Quiz
06/18/2024
Put your OUD knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your OUD knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your OUD knowledge to the...
06/18/2024
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How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
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02/03/2025
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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02/03/2025
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
Quiz
01/28/2025
Test your statistical knowledge!
Test your statistical knowledge!
Test your statistical knowledge!
01/28/2025
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How can clinicians help patients with ADHD transition from adolescence to adulthood?
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01/22/2025
Do you remember this interview with Dr Wilens?
Do you remember this interview with Dr Wilens?
Do you remember this interview...
01/22/2025
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01/21/2025
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01/21/2025
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Quiz
01/15/2025
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, what percentage of people experienced hypomanic symptoms during a major depressive disorder (MDD) episode?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, what percentage of people experienced hypomanic symptoms during a major depressive disorder (MDD) episode?
According to a recent study...
01/15/2025
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Which U.S. region saw the most fentanyl pill seizures in 2023?
Quiz
01/15/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
01/15/2025
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01/06/2025
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01/06/2025
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
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01/03/2025
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Test your diagnostic knowledge!
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01/03/2025
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12/23/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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12/23/2024
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