Purpose To examine changes in addiction medicine treatment utilization during the COVID-
19 pandemic among adolescents (aged 13–17 years) and differences by race/ethnicity …

Purpose: We aimed to help community stakeholders develop a shared understanding of the
opioid crisis through qualitative system dynamics (SD) modeling to inform local strategies for …

Introduction This study evaluates if social distancing measures instituted during the novel
coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic were associated with a reduction in …

Background Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary evidence suggests
that rates of opioid use and overdose in North America have only been exacerbated. During …

Introduction: The treatment of most severe COVID-19 patients included the large-scale use
of sedatives and analgesics–possibly in higher doses than usual–which was reported in the …

Background Nursing professionals are vitally involved in the cascade of care for opioid use
disorders (OUDs). The global spread of COVID-19 has had complex effects on public health …

Little is known about digital health interventions used to support treatment for pregnant and
early parenting women (PEPW) with substance use disorders (SUD). Methods: Guided by …

Résumé La consommation de substances psychoactives est un problème de santé publique
important, notamment chez les jeunes adultes de 18 à 29 ans. L'état actuel des …

Abstract Treatment for opioid use disorder has been notoriously difficult for people to access,
especially those living in rural areas, with limited mobility, financial or transportation …

Abstract The United States underwent massive expansion in opioid prescribing from 1990–
2010, followed by opioid stewardship initiatives and reduced prescribing. Opioids are no …