Looking at Pupil Size for Effective Opioid Agonist Therapy
New research shows that pupillometry using an automated camera could improve treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms and outcomes.
Read MoreHCV Treatment Uptake Hinges on Learning Directly from Patients
In a new study, infectious disease physicians engaged patients with hepatitis C and substance use disorder on how to best integrate comprehensive treatment into their lives.
Read MoreLessons Learned from BMC’s COVID-19 Unit for Homeless Patients
BMC created a medical unit to provide homeless, COVID-positive patients who were not sick enough to need hospitalization a location to recuperate.
Progress Against Opioid Epidemic Is Not Reaching Black Americans
Treatment and harm reduction approaches for opioid use disorder have failed to effectively meet the needs of people of color, experts say.
Read MoreTwo-Drug Combo May Help Treat Methamphetamine Use Disorder
With a 400% increase in overdose deaths involving psychostimulants in Massachusetts over the last two decades, this study could be a game-changer.
Read MoreEstablishing Principles of Care for Young Adults with SUD
New provider principles lay out how to treat patients according to their unique, age-specific needs — and elevate national discussions on systemic changes.
Read MorePrinciples of Addressing Mental Illness in Young Adults with SUD
Patients with dual diagnoses need comprehensive, integrated care if treatment is going to make a difference in both areas of need.
Read MorePrinciples of Recovery Support Services for Young Adults with SUD
Clinicians who treat this population are in a unique position to advocate for more integrated partnerships between community entities and health centers.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Changes to Prescribing Buprenorphine for OUD
Miriam Komaromy, MD, medical director for the Grayken Center for Addiction at BMC, reacts to the news of increased access to a key medication for opioid use disorder.
Read MoreWhy We Should Prioritize People with SUD for COVID-19 Vaccination
Practical challenges and stigma must be overcome for such an effort to succeed, but success could yield a blueprint for future care.
Read MorePrinciples of Family Engagement for Young Adults with SUD
Better health outcomes hinge on positive social support for young adults with SUD, but uninformed family members can unintentionally cause harm.
Read MorePrinciples of Criminal Justice Reform for Young Adults with SUD
The lack of developmentally appropriate addiction treatment services and the trauma of spending time in adult prisons make it harder for young people to overcome substance use disorders.
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