Substance Use Disorder Archives

People Who Inject Drugs Need Accessible PrEP, MOUD Information

A study reveals that people at a drug detoxification site were unaware of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, but were enthusiastic when informed.

A Free App Breaks Barriers to Prescribing Medication for OUD

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With the removal of the X-waiver, more doctors and nurses can prescribe buprenorphine to patients with addiction. This tool from BMC can help.

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.

HCV Treatment Uptake Hinges on Learning Directly from Patients

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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.

Lessons Learned from BMC’s COVID-19 Unit for Homeless Patients

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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

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Treatment and harm reduction approaches for opioid use disorder have failed to effectively meet the needs of people of color, experts say.

Two-Drug Combo May Help Treat Methamphetamine Use Disorder

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With a 400% increase in overdose deaths involving psychostimulants in Massachusetts over the last two decades, this study could be a game-changer.

Establishing Principles of Care for Young Adults with SUD

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New provider principles lay out how to treat patients according to their unique, age-specific needs — and elevate national discussions on systemic changes.

Principles of Addressing Mental Illness in Young Adults with SUD

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Patients with dual diagnoses need comprehensive, integrated care if treatment is going to make a difference in both areas of need.

Principles of Recovery Support Services for Young Adults with SUD

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Clinicians who treat this population are in a unique position to advocate for more integrated partnerships between community entities and health centers.

Breaking 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.