January-February 2024

Interventions and Assessments

• Psychostimulant Medications for Amphetamine-type Stimulant Use Disorder May Reduce Cravings and Use

Health Outcomes

• Telehealth Buprenorphine Initiation is Associated With Improved Treatment Retention for Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder
• Did Telehealth Expansion in the US During the COVID-19 Pandemic Improve Access to Substance Use Treatment and Outcomes?
• Cocaine or Methamphetamine Use Early in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment May Negatively Affect Treatment Outcomes
• Policies Removing or Reducing Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession in Two US States Not Associated With Increased Rates of Overdose Fatality

HIV and HCV

• Drug Consumption Rooms Associated With Reduced Injection Equipment Sharing Among People Who Inject Drugs in France

Prescription Drugs and Pain

• For Men With Smoking Prior to Surgery, Perioperative Nicotine Replacement Reduced Pain Sensitivity and Need for Opioid Analgesics
• Patients With Chronic Pain Report Mostly Positive Experiences Transitioning to Buprenorphine From Long-Term Opioid Therapy, With Important Caveats

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