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Buprenorphine for Opioid Dependence: Why Is It Underprescribed?

In this study, investigators asked physicians involved in 1 of 2 buprenorphine initiatives to complete surveys assessing factors likely to affect their willingness to prescribe buprenorphine.

Alcohol Contributes to Fall Risk among Working-aged Individuals

Investigators conducted a population-based case-control study to investigate the role of acute alcohol use in falls at home among individuals aged 25 to 60.

What Is the Impact of High-Quality Clinical Supervision on Substance Abuse Treatment Staff Turnover?

The relationship between substance abuse counselorsâ€™ perceptions of clinical supervision and their intent to leave employment was studied among programs participating in the National Institute of Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network.

Overdose Management Training and Take-home Naloxone for Opiate-Using Persons May Save Lives

In this study, training in the management of overdose was delivered to staff in drug treatment facilities. These staff then provided opiate-using addiction treatment patients with training in management of overdose and a take-home supply of naloxone.

Study: Painkiller Misuse Up Among Young Adults

A study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration (SAMHSA) says that prescription painkiller misuse among young adults has increased even as non-medical use by teenagers decreased between 2002 and 2007.

Calif. Prison Population Ordered Trimmed

MillerCoors Reports Big Drop in Net Income

Mexican Drug War Violence Rises in U.S.

For the Health (and Economy) of the Nation: Time to Tax Alcohol Fairly

Study: Heroin Maintenance Cuts Crime, Improves Health

New FDA Rules Could Cut Narcotics Prescriptions

New Resource to Help Parents Confront Youth Drug Use

Va. House Approves Limited Smoking Ban

Federal Cigarette Tax Hike Could Affect State Plans

Study Sees Link Between Marijuana Use, Testicular Cancer

Alcohol Units to Appear on U.K. Guinness Glasses

Former Lineman Details Drug Use in NFL

Some Pregnant Smokers Fear Judgment from Doctors

DEA Medical Marijuana Raids Could End Soon

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is continuing the Bush administration's policy of raiding medical-marijuana dispensaries in states where the drug is legal for medical purposes, but the raids are expected to end once President Barack Obama appoints his own DEA chief.

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