Substance Use Disorder

Males and older patients were particularly vulnerable, the study found.

The findings paint a mixed picture, though, as stimulant use in patients with OUD was also associated with an increased risk of drug poisoning.

Patients with cancer who have a poor prognosis may face obstacles in accessing critical pain medications.

Real-time data provided by Millennium Health will give the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the opportunity to more quickly alert local health officials about drug trends.

Chronic pain patients on opioid therapy have limited access to primary care providers, which could lead to negative outcomes

Combat stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are genuine, serious and treatable medical conditions. Here’s how one operator is tackling all of them.

Ball State University study: A severe shortage of mental health professionals in rural areas, as well as opioid and drug problems, is a major concern.

Find out how the American College of Physicians says population health data can decrease opioid addiction and abuse.