Adam Cox+FollowOpioid Use in Pregnancy is SkyrocketingOpioid use during pregnancy has more than doubled in the last decade, according to a huge study out of California. That means more moms and babies are at risk for scary complications, but the real numbers might be even worse now. The good news? Experts say investing in better addiction care for pregnant women could actually turn things around. It’s wild how much the opioid crisis is hitting families in ways we don’t always see. #Health #BodyHealth #OpioidCrisis00Share
Logan Flowers+FollowNo Extra Boost from Collaborative Care?Turns out, adding collaborative care for people with opioid use disorder and mental illness didn’t really outperform the usual care, according to a big new study. Both groups got better over 6 months, but there was no real difference in outcomes like depression, PTSD, or time on medication. Makes you wonder if more complex cases need a totally different approach! #Health #MentalHealth #OpioidCrisis00Share
David Hernandez+FollowFentanyl Users: This OUD Treatment WorksDid you know two different doses of extended-release buprenorphine (Sublocade) both helped people with high-risk opioid use disorder stay off opioids? But here’s the kicker: for folks using fentanyl a lot, the higher 300-mg dose actually worked better. The study even tried a rapid induction protocol that’s not standard yet, but could be a game-changer—if insurance plays along. More options for those fighting fentanyl addiction? Yes, please! #Health #BodyHealth #OpioidCrisis11Share
nheath+FollowThis Opioid Is Even Scarier Than FentanylNitazene is the new name you need to know in the opioid crisis—and it’s way more intense than fentanyl. We’re talking 5-9x stronger, and it’s sneaking into all kinds of street drugs without warning. Most drug tests can’t even spot it, so a lot of overdose deaths are going uncounted. The scariest part? Just a single grain can be deadly. Stay safe and spread the word—this stuff is no joke. #Health #BodyHealth #opioidcrisis260167Share
