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September-October 2019

Interventions and Assessments

  • Which Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Prevent Overdose?

Health Outcomes

  • Adolescent E-cigarette Use Increases Nicotine Exposure and Dependence Scores Over Time
  • Heavy Episodic Drinking Among US Adults and Adolescents Nearly Doubles the Risk for Non-medical Use of Prescription Opioids
  • Maintenance of Drinking Reductions to Lower Risk Over Time
  • Existing Buprenorphine Prescription for Opioid Use Disorder Reduces Hospital Readmission Risk
  • Increasing Worldwide Evidence of Harms Associated With Gabapentinoids, Particularly Pregabalin
  • Children of Parents Prescribed Opioids Are at Increased Risk of Suicide Attempt
  • Unhealthy Substance Use Is Associated with Heart Failure Hospital Encounters

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  • Journal Club Sept-Oct 2019
  • Update Sept-Oct 2019
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