Between 14%‐30% of the world's population is affected by alcohol use disorder (AUD), and
excessive alcohol consumption represents the most common cause of liver disease in the …

Background/Aims Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is the medical manifestation of alcohol
use disorder, a prevalent psychiatric condition. Acute and chronic manifestations of ALD …

Objective Buprenorphine (Suboxone) is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).
However, there have been widespread reports of diversion and misuse. This study …

Objective Patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) may continue using
nonprescribed drugs or have trouble with medication adherence, and it is difficult to predict …

In child custody litigation, protecting child safety during access with a parent with substance
use disorder (SUD) presents a vexing challenge for the court, parents, and parents' counsel …

The standard protocol in addiction treatment/pain management is to conduct immunoassay
screens for major drugs subject to misuse, followed by confirmatory testing of positive …

As the opioid crisis continues to have devastating consequences for our communities,
families, and patients, innovative approaches are necessary to augment clinical care and …

Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has become a significant global factor in various
diseases. As a non-pharmacological therapy, certain therapeutic potential has been found in …

Background Opioid use disorder, defined as a pattern of problematic opioid use leading to
clinically significant impairment, has resulted in considerable morbidity and mortality …

As part of substance use maintenance programs, individuals are monitored for sobriety
through urine drug screens. A positive screen, and its confirmation and interpretation, can …