Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While everyone can struggle to concentrate at times or make impulsive choices, ADHD is chronic and can lead to challenges with work, school, or social activities. In order for someone to be diagnosed with ADHD, there [...]
Near the end of 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus was found in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China [1]. The virus, now known as COVID-19, quickly spread across the globe, bringing with it unprecedented changes to modern life. In an attempt to control the pandemic, governments across the world issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools and businesses, [...]
The United States is a resurgent national opioid use and overdose epidemic. Physicians are encouraged to treat opioid-use disorders (OUDs), learn about addiction medicine, and help treat OUD patients with the three Food and Drug Administration approved medications (methadone, buprenorphine, and Naltrexone). There is little disagreement at this point that these medications are safe and [...]
Vaping is a continually growing trend that many, even those that engage in it, know little about. For researchers, this practice presents concerns as to whether this seemingly “harmless” alternative to cigarette smoking is making people more vulnerable to addiction and addictive behaviors. What is Vaping? With all of this exposure in popular culture, you [...]
Contributor: Mark S. Gold, M.D., Professor, Washington University School of Medicine - Department of Psychiatry Three Phases of Buprenorphine Treatment: The Induction Phase is the medical initiation of buprenorphine treatment. Phase 1 usually begins with a visit to a qualified physician's office or certified OTP using approved buprenorphine products. Buprenorphine is administered to a person with [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.