Tag: Opioids
SAMHSA: Opioid Abuse Up Among Older Adults
Rates have doubled in people over 50, report says
Reduction of Opioid Dose May Improve Pain, Quality of Life
Opioid tapering involved slowly decreasing dose over time, study author says
Hospitalists Have Role to Play in Mitigating Opioid Use Disorder
Hospitalists must use opioids judiciously, including adhering to specific dose limits, setting expectations
Opioids Often Overprescribed in Patients Undergoing Surgery
Significant variation in opioid prescribing practices for each of 25 common elective procedures
Opioids Second Only to Marijuana in Illicit Drug Abuse Rates
SAMHSA report identifies states with highest rates of abuse
New Opioid Use in Older Adults With COPD May Up Cardiac Events
Odds of ischemic heart disease-related morbidity, mortality increased after new opioid use
Over Half of Opioids Prescribed to Adults With Mental Illness
Those with psychological conditions more likely to overdose or have other problems tied to opioid use
Rx Changes, Counseling, Regular Visits Can Cut Opioid Deaths
Doctors can help by not prescribing to certain patients and seeing patients every three months
Opioid Rx Too Often Given to Back Pain Patients With Depression
Researchers find these patients are also more likely to get higher doses of opioids
Sharp Rise Among Women for Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
U.S. cases rose 75 percent for females versus 55 percent for males over a decade, researchers say
