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The FDA has approved updated labeling for buprenorphine extended-release (Sublocade), introducing a rapid initiation protocol and expanded injection sites to enhance treatment flexibility for opioid u...

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Adolescent drug overdose deaths saw a concerning increase during the pandemic, becoming the third leading cause of death for adolescents. Learn more in this latest blog from SHADAC.

Purpose: In response to the opioid epidemic and efforts to expand substance use education in medical school, the authors introduced opioid overdose prevention training (OOPT) with naloxone for all ...

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Woman with opioid use disorder and who are also involved with the criminal legal system face unique challenges and stigmas that may keep them from seeking substance use treatment and harm reduction tools that could prevent overdose deaths, according to new research led by a team from Penn State. Harm reduction strategies are evidence-based practices to engage people who use drugs and provide them with tools and information to reduce the risk of overdose. These practices can play a critical role in addressing the overdose crisis in the United States, especially when tailored to address women’s needs.