Tag: OUD

August 9, 2020
FDA Issues Naloxone Recommendations for Opioids and OUD Drugs

The FDA recommends healthcare professionals co-prescribe the opioid overdose reversal drug with all opioid prescriptions.

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March 4, 2020
JAMA Compares Effectiveness of Treatment Pathways for Opioid Use Disorder

A study of 41,000 adults finds that only treatment with buprenorphine or methadone reduced risk of overdose.

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November 7, 2019
HHS Publishes Opioid Tapering and Discontinuation Guideline

The guideline covers a wide range of relevant topics, including pain, dosing, dangerous co-prescribing, comorbidities, and more.

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May 1, 2019
National Institute of Health to Launch $350 Million Opioid Intervention Study

Four research sites will test proven opioid prevention and treatment interventions, hoping to reduce overdose deaths by 40% over three years.

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December 9, 2018
FDA Approves First Prescription App for Opioid Use Disorder

The reSET-O app uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to assist patients engaged in medication-assisted therapy for opioid dependence.

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