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November-December 2020

Interventions and Assessments

  • One in Eight Americans With Alcohol Use Disorder Receive Recommended Treatment
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
  • Fentanyl and Norfentanyl Detected in Urine for 7 or More Days After Regular Use

Health Outcomes

  • Significant Harm is Associated With Drinking Within Recommended Weekly Guidelines
  • Adolescents With Substance Use Have Increased Their Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Frequently Face Discrimination From Post-acute Medical Care Facilities

HIV and HCV

  • Alcohol Use Disorder and Progression of Liver Disease Among People With HCV
  • Higher Intensity of Behavioral Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder is Associated With Improved HIV-related Outcomes

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