Rate of hepatitis C virus reinfection higher among people with recent injecting drug use
45.4 percent of biopsychosocial domain assessments reported more severe problems with drugs, 35.2 percent reported psychiatric problems
However, despite declines from 2004 to 2020, substance use-related actions remain much higher than actions for physical, psychological impairment
Survey of 126 clinicians helps pinpoint barriers to obtaining waivers, prescribing buprenorphine
Yet, study shows buprenorphine is effective in protecting against overdose in this population
Prevalence of smoking decreased for U.S. adults with major depressive episode, substance use disorder, or both between 2006 and 2019
Many teens with severe substance use symptoms had symptoms for alcohol, cannabis, prescription, and other drug use disorders in adulthood
Past-year use lowest for adolescents and adults aged 50 years and older
Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of simulated treatment strategies for injection drug use-linked IE compared in modeling study
Possible risks from taking the drug include accidental poisoning and addiction