July-August 2025

Interventions and Assessments

• Both Oral and Extended-release Injectable Naltrexone Effective for Alcohol Use Disorder When Initiated at Hospital Discharge

Health Outcomes

• Two Studies Investigate the Impact of Buprenorphine Dose and Duration Among Pregnant Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
• Split Dosing of Methadone During Pregnancy Improves Outcomes
• Higher Methadone Doses at Day Seven Associated With Improved Opioid Treatment Program Retention at Day 30
• Hospital Addiction Consultations Associated With Increased Receipt of Medications for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder and Reduced Hospital Readmission
• Greater Testing and Oversight of Medical Cannabis is Needed Before It is Rescheduled in the US

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