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Status of HIV vaccine development: progress and promise.

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Status of HIV vaccine development: progress and promise. Haynes, B.F., Saunders, K.O., Hahn, B.H., Wiehe, K., Baden, L.R. and Shaw, G.M. (2025), J Int AIDS Soc., 28: e26489. doi.org/10.1002/jia2.26489 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10…

Generating Timely Estimates of Overdose Deaths for the US Using Urine Drug Test Data.

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Generating Timely Estimates of Overdose Deaths for the US Using Urine Drug Test Data. Myers JV, Marks C, Kim J, Fareed N, Thomas N, Whitley P, Fernandez S. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Jun 2;8(6):e2514402. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.144…

UK’s first safer drug consumption facility accessed more than 2,500 times in first four months, data show

14. Juni 2025 | International

UK’s first safer drug consumption facility accessed more than 2,500 times in first four months, data show Between January and April 2025, service data from The Thistle facility in Glasgow reported nearly 2,000 injecting episodes and 30 medical emer…

Reversal of a synthetic opioid overdose: Insights from a validated translational model.

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Reversal of a synthetic opioid overdose: Insights from a validated translational model. Laffont CM, Purohit P, de la Peña A, Skolnick P. Neuropharmacology. 2025 Jun 6;278:110546. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2025.110546. Epub ahead of pri…

Indivior-Funded Study Suggests Opvee Outperforms Narcan. But at What?

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Indivior-Funded Study Suggests Opvee Outperforms Narcan. But at What? Indivior PLC, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the opioid overdose antidote Opvee (nalmefene), has published new research showing that its product performed favorably…

Naloxone Saturation Policy Academy Retrospective Report

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Naloxone Saturation Policy Academy Retrospective Report Report summarizes the materials from the Naloxone Saturation Policy Academies (NSPA) three cohorts of 26 states, DC, and Puerto Rico into a single summary report that can be shared with…

Buprenorphine Administration and Prescribing at Emergency Departments: A National Analysis From 2014-2021.

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Buprenorphine Administration and Prescribing at Emergency Departments: A National Analysis From 2014-2021. Ramdin C, McGowan T, Perrone J, Mazer-Amirshahi M, Nelson LS. J Addict Med. 2025 May-Jun 01;19(3):254-259. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000…

Psychische Erkrankungen: Länderminister suchen Möglichkeiten für sensiblen Datenaustausch

14. Juni 2025 | National

Psychische Erkrankungen: Länderminister suchen Möglichkeiten für sensiblen Datenaustausch Weimar – Die Gesundheitsministerinnen und -minister der Länder wollen eine „vertiefte und ressortübergreifende Kooperation zur Verbesserung des Informationsau…

Advisory: Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment in Hospital Settings

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Advisory: Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment in Hospital Settings This Advisory provides comprehensive information for hospitals and associated healthcare facilities on best practices and recommendations for implementing and expanding tr…

International Journal of Drug Policy - Volume 142 - August 2025

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

International Journal of Drug Policy - Volume 142 - August 2025 https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-drug-policy/vol/142/suppl/C

maja sana®. Kostenfreie, sichere und sorgenfreie Medikamentenversorgung zuhause.

14. Juni 2025 | National

maja sana®. Kostenfreie, sichere und sorgenfreie Medikamentenversorgung zuhause. maja sana® packt die Kompetenz von Ärzten und Apothekern in einen automatischen Tablettenspender, der Sie an jede Einnahme erinnert. Ab Pflegegrad 1 können die K…

Rise in production and trafficking of synthetic drugs from the Golden Triangle, new report shows

14. Juni 2025 | International

Rise in production and trafficking of synthetic drugs from the Golden Triangle, new report shows The illicit manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs from the Golden Triangle have grown exponentially, according to a report released today by t…

Suchtkrank hinter Gittern: Fast jeder 2. Gefangene hat ein Suchtproblem, aber an eine Therapie kommen nur wenige – warum? –

14. Juni 2025 | National

Suchtkrank hinter Gittern: Fast jeder 2. Gefangene hat ein Suchtproblem, aber an eine Therapie kommen nur wenige – warum? – Medscape - 11. Jun 2025. https://deutsch.medscape.com/artikelansicht/4915087

Advisory: Clinical Considerations for Methadone Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Correctional Facilities

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Advisory: Clinical Considerations for Methadone Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Correctional Facilities This Advisory highlights the importance of methadone as a tool for treating incarcerated with people with opioid use disorder (OUD). T…

Guidelines for Implementing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in State Prisons

14. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Guidelines for Implementing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in State Prisons The Guidelines address the implementation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in state prisons and practical information about medications, s…

Ungarn. Hungarian Government Enacts Stricter Drug Laws: Civil Society Under Attack

14. Juni 2025 | International

Ungarn. Hungarian Government Enacts Stricter Drug Laws: Civil Society Under Attack The government majority in the Hungarian Parliament has passed an amendment to the Criminal Code introducing stricter penalties for drug offences. Civil society orga…

Ungarn. Drugreporter Will Not Be Silenced

14. Juni 2025 | International

Ungarn. Drugreporter Will Not Be Silenced The Hungarian government proposed a Russia-style bill that would effectively ban our organisation, the Rights Reporter Foundation. The new law, introduced by the ruling party on May 14, would blacklist NGO…

USA. Drug Policy Prospects in Trump’s Second Term – An Interview with Ethan Nadelmann (Video)

14. Juni 2025 | International

USA. Drug Policy Prospects in Trump’s Second Term – An Interview with Ethan Nadelmann (Video) At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we had the chance to speak with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance in the United St…

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

14. Juni 2025 | Covid-19

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic Live-animal markets are a natural laboratory for viruses to evolve and spark deadly outbreaks, yet scientists lack support to study the risks they pose. (Nature N…

US Health Secretary Kennedy guts vaccine advisory committee

14. Juni 2025 | Covid-19

US Health Secretary Kennedy guts vaccine advisory committee Summary: Long-time vaccine skeptic Kennedy criticizes ACIP Experts say dismissal undermines confidence in health agencies ACIP's next meeting set for June 25-27 in Atlanta ACIP members…

You have to be alive to enjoy the porridge: The role of Goldilocks naloxone dosing in a world of hungry bears.

10. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

You have to be alive to enjoy the porridge: The role of Goldilocks naloxone dosing in a world of hungry bears. Morgan, J.R. and Walley, A.Y. (2025), Addiction. doi.org/10.1111/add.70101 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111…

Harm reduction works! A call to invest in a European health-based drug policy

10. Juni 2025 | International

Harm reduction works! A call to invest in a European health-based drug policy In 2025, the European Union will adopt a new EU Drug Strategy that will define priorities for 2026–2030. As this critical moment approaches, we call for a shift towards a…

INCB Annual Report 2024

10. Juni 2025 | International

INCB Annual Report 2024 The INCB Annual Report, prepared in accordance with the international drug control treaties, examines the global drug control situation and makes recommendations to governments and regional and international organizations…

INCB recommends increased morphine production for palliative care

10. Juni 2025 | International

INCB recommends increased morphine production for palliative care In its 2024 Annual Report, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) once again draws attention to a longstanding failure of the UN drug control regime: the persistent lack of…

Schweiz. Crack: Orientierungshilfe für Städte und Gemeinden - Erfahrungen und gute Praxis im Umgang mit dem Konsum von Crack und Kokainprodukten im öffentlichen Raum

10. Juni 2025 | International

Schweiz. Crack: Orientierungshilfe für Städte und Gemeinden - Erfahrungen und gute Praxis im Umgang mit dem Konsum von Crack und Kokainprodukten im öffentlichen Raum Der Umgang mit dem Konsum psychoaktiver Substanzen gehört seit jeher zum urbanen A…

Verborgene Konsumwelten: Klassifikation und Analyse von Konsumgruppen und ihre Implikationen für die Gesundheitsförderung - [Hidden worlds of consumption: Classifying and analysing consumer groups and their implications for health promotion]

10. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Verborgene Konsumwelten: Klassifikation und Analyse von Konsumgruppen und ihre Implikationen für die Gesundheitsförderung - [Hidden worlds of consumption: Classifying and analysing consumer groups and their implications for health promotion] Jennif…

Is there such a thing as ‘good’ stigma?

10. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Is there such a thing as ‘good’ stigma? be done to tackle society’s addiction problems continue. Although stigma is generally recognised as a major barrier to addiction recovery, arguments can sometimes be heard that stigma – or at least soci…

Indien. ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Unleashed on India’s Alleged Drug Consumers

10. Juni 2025 | International

Indien. ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Unleashed on India’s Alleged Drug Consumers In India, bulldozers have become more than just a construction tool, they are a symbol of the country’s approach to extrajudicial punishment. For years, India’s politicians hav…

‘Investigation and prevention of unlawful killings by law enforcement officials’ - IDPC contribution to the upcoming report of the UN Special Rapporteur on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions

10. Juni 2025 | International

‘Investigation and prevention of unlawful killings by law enforcement officials’ - IDPC contribution to the upcoming report of the UN Special Rapporteur on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions June 2025 Submitting organisations Intern…

Methadone-involved overdose deaths in urban and rural communities before and after the public health emergency flexibilities for methadone take-home doses.

10. Juni 2025 | Covid-19

Methadone-involved overdose deaths in urban and rural communities before and after the public health emergency flexibilities for methadone take-home doses. Harris RA, Long JA, Bao Y, Kranzler HR, Perrone J, Mandell DS. Drug Alcohol Dep…

The Impact of Telehealth on Buprenorphine Prescribing at a Large Federally Qualified Health Center During COVID-19.

10. Juni 2025 | Covid-19

The Impact of Telehealth on Buprenorphine Prescribing at a Large Federally Qualified Health Center During COVID-19. Winters A, Walter E. J Addict Med. 2025 May-Jun 01;19(3):331-333. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001397. Epub 2024 Nov 19…

Provision of COVID-19 Self-Test Kits to Patients for Distribution to Social Contacts: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

10. Juni 2025 | Covid-19

Provision of COVID-19 Self-Test Kits to Patients for Distribution to Social Contacts: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Bien-Gund CH, Stephens-Shields AJ, Acri T, Dugosh K, Gross R. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(6):e2513708. doi:10.1001/jamanetwor…

Well-being and Impact on Alcohol and Mental Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

10. Juni 2025 | Covid-19

Well-being and Impact on Alcohol and Mental Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shah, Rishika V. BS; Luk, Jeremy W. PhD; Schwandt, Melanie L. PhD; Vaughan, Courtney L. PhD; Waters, Andrew PhD; Diazgranados, Nancy MD, MS; Ramchandani…

Memory function in patients with opioid dependence treated with buprenorphine and methadone in comparison with healthy persons.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Memory function in patients with opioid dependence treated with buprenorphine and methadone in comparison with healthy persons. Ardakani SK, Mahmoudi S, Rahmani K, Shamsalizadeh N. Sci Rep. 2025 May 22;15(1):17780. doi: 10.1038/s41598-…

Hydromorphone Hopes: A Qualitative Study of People Initiating Supervised Short-Acting Injectable Opioid Treatment in Australia.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Hydromorphone Hopes: A Qualitative Study of People Initiating Supervised Short-Acting Injectable Opioid Treatment in Australia. Rance, J., Belackova, V., Bell, J., Dunlop, A.J., Ezard, N., Jauncey, M., Lintzeris, N., Oviedo-Joekes, E., Ritter…

The Relevance of Pharmacokinetic Biomarkers in Response to Methadone Treatment: A Systematic Review. (2)

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Relevance of Pharmacokinetic Biomarkers in Response to Methadone Treatment: A Systematic Review. Recarey-Rama S, Gómez-Trigo J, Gil-Rodriguez A, Dominguez E, Sánchez-Martínez I, Riveiro-Recimil Á, Barral-Raña A, de Leon J, Rodriguez-Viyue…

ABCB1, SLC22A1, COMT, and OPRM1 genotypes: Study of their influence on plasma methadone levels and clinical response to methadone maintenance treatment in opioid use disorder.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

ABCB1, SLC22A1, COMT, and OPRM1 genotypes: Study of their influence on plasma methadone levels and clinical response to methadone maintenance treatment in opioid use disorder. Ait Tayeb AEK, Laforgue EJ, Schreck B, Grall-Bronnec M, Hardouin JB, Leb…

Experiences of Women Prescribed Methadone.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Experiences of Women Prescribed Methadone. Wimberly AS, Rawlett K, Smith J, Murray-Browne S. Subst Use Misuse. 2025 May 14:1-9. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2025.2499604. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40367277. Abstract https://www.tandfonline…

Sustained-release naltrexone for opioid dependence.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Sustained-release naltrexone for opioid dependence. Kornør H, Lobmaier PPK, Kunøe N. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 May 9;5(5):CD006140. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006140.pub3. PMID: 40342086; PMCID: PMC12063202. Abstract https://www…

Characteristics, crack use, housing situation and psychosocial problems of people in the open drug scene in cologne, Germany - results of a cross-sectional survey.

07. Juni 2025 | National

Characteristics, crack use, housing situation and psychosocial problems of people in the open drug scene in cologne, Germany - results of a cross-sectional survey. Deimel D, Feldmann L, Scherbaum N, Firk C, Fleißner S. Harm Reduct J. 2…

Seizures as an Adverse Effect of Pregabalin Consumption: A Systematic Review.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Seizures as an Adverse Effect of Pregabalin Consumption: A Systematic Review. Oskouei Z, Moshiri M, Raouf-Rahmati A, Nemati A, Bemani Naeini M, Jomehpour H, Roohbakhsh A, Salmasi Z, Etemad L. Addict Health. 2025 Jan;17:1527. doi: 10.34…

Pregabalin dependence: Experiences from liaison psychiatric settings in Kashmir, North India: A case series.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pregabalin dependence: Experiences from liaison psychiatric settings in Kashmir, North India: A case series. Khanam A, Raj R, Wani ZA, Rather YH, Arshad I. Ind Psychiatry J. 2025 Jan-Apr;34(1):114-116. doi: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_474_24. Epub…

The Lethal Combination of Pregabalin With Other Recreational Drugs.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Lethal Combination of Pregabalin With Other Recreational Drugs. Muñoz A, Roque M, Valladares M, Nguyen K, Tran E, St Fleur G, Mukona L, Yar N, Siddiqui M. Cureus. 2025 Apr 3;17(4):e81675. doi: 10.7759/cureus.81675. PMID: 40322366;…

Ketamine in treating opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal: a scoping review.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Ketamine in treating opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal: a scoping review. Shen MR, Campbell DE, Kopczynski A, Maddams S, Rosenblum N, Nigam K, Suzuki J. Front Psychiatry. 2025 Apr 30;16:1552084. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1552084…

Estimating the Daily Milligrams of Oral Amphetamine Equivalent of Illicit Methamphetamine Use.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Estimating the Daily Milligrams of Oral Amphetamine Equivalent of Illicit Methamphetamine Use. Friedman JR, Koncsol AJ, Molina CA, Romero R, Feng J, Poimboeuf M, Godvin ME, Puri S, Marienfeld C, Shover CL. medRxiv [Preprint]. 2025 May…

Safety of Stimulants Across Patient Populations: A Meta-Analysis.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Safety of Stimulants Across Patient Populations: A Meta-Analysis. Oliva HNP, Prudente TP, Mayerson TF, Mignosa MM, Oliva IO, Potenza MN, Jegede OO, Angarita GA. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 May 1;8(5):e259492. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025…

Concurrent Treatment of Opioid and Tobacco Use Disorder in a Telemedicine Clinic: Case Report of Breaking Through Barriers.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Concurrent Treatment of Opioid and Tobacco Use Disorder in a Telemedicine Clinic: Case Report of Breaking Through Barriers. Michero D, Monico L, Pielsticker P, Mooney LJ, Glasner S. JMIR Form Res. 2025 May 15;9:e72872. doi: 10.2196/728…

Screening accuracy of the German version of the benzodiazepine self-report questionnaire.

07. Juni 2025 | National

Screening accuracy of the German version of the benzodiazepine self-report questionnaire. Stratmann MW, Heeg J, Härter M, Kriston L, Verthein U, Lindemann C. Compr Psychiatry. 2025 May 18;141:152607. doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2025.15260…

Designer benzodiazepines: Availability, motives, and fatalities. A systematic narrative review of human studies.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Designer benzodiazepines: Availability, motives, and fatalities. A systematic narrative review of human studies. van Amsterdam J, van den Brink W. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2025 Jul 1;272:112708. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.112708. Epub…

Editorial: Cannabis and cannabinoids in psychiatry.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Editorial: Cannabis and cannabinoids in psychiatry. Sarkar PR, Gold MS, Hill KP. Front Public Health. 2025 May 13;13:1618252. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1618252. PMID: 40433483; PMCID: PMC12106038. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/P…

Association of cigarette and e-cigarette use with cannabis-related risk perceptions and intentions.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Association of cigarette and e-cigarette use with cannabis-related risk perceptions and intentions. Kleine R, Isensee B, Nees F, Hanewinkel R. J Cannabis Res. 2025 May 31;7(1):31. doi: 10.1186/s42238-025-00288-6. PMID: 40450366; PMCID…

Cannabis-Associated Emergencies.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis-Associated Emergencies. Eichhorn D, Schaper A, Iwersen-Bergmann S, Ondruschka B, Weber-Papen S, Bernhard M. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2025 Jul 11;(Forthcoming):arztebl.m2025.0074. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2025.0074. Epub ahead of print…

The Regulatory Environment Surrounding Cannabis Medicines in the EU, the USA, and Australia.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Regulatory Environment Surrounding Cannabis Medicines in the EU, the USA, and Australia. Jardim C, Delgado-Charro MB. Pharmaceutics. 2025 May 10;17(5):635. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17050635. PMID: 40430926; PMCID: PMC12115261. ht…

Medicinal cannabis in the management of anxiety disorders: A systematic review.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Medicinal cannabis in the management of anxiety disorders: A systematic review. Roberts L, Sorial E, Budgeon CA, Lee K, Preen DB, Cumming C. Psychiatry Res. 2025 May 17;350:116552. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2025.116552. Epub ahead of pri…

Beyond the hype: a comprehensive exploration of CBD's biological impacts and mechanisms of action.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Beyond the hype: a comprehensive exploration of CBD's biological impacts and mechanisms of action. Swenson K. J Cannabis Res. 2025 May 11;7(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s42238-025-00274-y. PMID: 40350443; PMCID: PMC12067965. https://pmc.ncbi.n…

Structural Determinants of Buprenorphine Partial Agonism at the μ-Opioid Receptor.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Structural Determinants of Buprenorphine Partial Agonism at the μ-Opioid Receptor. Gomes AAS, Giraldo J. J Chem Inf Model. 2025 May 26;65(10):5071-5085. doi: 10.1021/acs.jcim.5c00078. Epub 2025 May 6. PMID: 40328437; PMCID: PMC12117568…

Prävalenz von ADHS weltweit nicht angestiegen – Nachfrage nach Diagnostik schon

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prävalenz von ADHS weltweit nicht angestiegen – Nachfrage nach Diagnostik schon London – Eine neue Übersichtsarbeit zur Prävalenz von Aufmerksamkeits-Defizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (ADHS), die gerade im Journal of Affective Disorders veröffentlic…

QT Prolongation and Risk of Death with the Use of Methadone for Chronic Cancer and Noncancer Pain: Myths or Reality?

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

QT Prolongation and Risk of Death with the Use of Methadone for Chronic Cancer and Noncancer Pain: Myths or Reality? Mercadante S. Drugs. 2025 May 30. doi: 10.1007/s40265-025-02189-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40445531. Abstract htt…

Medications for opioid use disorder shape immune responses during chronic HIV infection.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Medications for opioid use disorder shape immune responses during chronic HIV infection. Collora JA, Steinhauser SF, Davenport TC, Lin DC, Eshetu A, Zeidi S, Kim R, Frank C, Kluger Y, Springer SA, Ho YC. Cell Rep Med. 2025 May 28:10215…

Strong increase in the number of intoxications involving psychoactive drugs among adolescents reported to the Dutch Poisons Information Center from 2014-2023.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Strong increase in the number of intoxications involving psychoactive drugs among adolescents reported to the Dutch Poisons Information Center from 2014-2023. Thoonen IM, Rietjens SJ, Koppen A, de Lange DW, Nugteren-van Lonkhuyzen JJ. …

Patterns of Polydrug Use in Patients Presenting at the Emergency Department with Acute Intoxication.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Patterns of Polydrug Use in Patients Presenting at the Emergency Department with Acute Intoxication. Manjón-Prado H, Serrano Santos E, Osuna E. Toxics. 2025 May 7;13(5):380. doi: 10.3390/toxics13050380. PMID: 40423459; PMCID: PMC121155…

Brain Injury Following Drug Toxicity Event. Knowledge Update.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Brain Injury Following Drug Toxicity Event. Knowledge Update. Kim, G., Xavier, C., Desai, R. Trower, D., Zhao, B., Davison, C., Palis, H., Crabtree, A. Vancouver, BC: BC Centre for Disease Control, 2025. http://www.bccdc.ca/Documents/…

Buprenorphine: A Better Option for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Pregnancy Compared to Methadone.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Buprenorphine: A Better Option for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Pregnancy Compared to Methadone. Sanford B, Espinoza A, Eniola K. J Am Board Fam Med. 2025 Jan-Feb;38(1):188-191. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2024.240349R0. PMID: 40355279; PMC…

Buprenorphine: A Better Option for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Pregnancy Compared to Methadone. (2)

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pharmacotherapy research landscape and knowledge gaps of opioids in maternal and pediatric populations.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pharmacotherapy research landscape and knowledge gaps of opioids in maternal and pediatric populations. Shendre A, Liu X, Chiang C, Goodwin A, Oteng SR, Deypalubos JAF, Zhang S, Wang L, Liu J, Abbasi MY, Aruldhas BW, Zaidi SS, Kirkpatrick LM…

Pharmacotherapy research landscape and knowledge gaps of opioids in maternal and pediatric populations. (2)

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pregabalin Safety in Pregnancy: A Disproportionality Analysis of VigiBase Spontaneous Reporting System.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pregabalin Safety in Pregnancy: A Disproportionality Analysis of VigiBase Spontaneous Reporting System. Mondada S, Bedussi F, Richardson JL, Noseda R, Ceschi A. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 May 20;18(5):759. doi: 10.3390/ph18050759. P…

Mental health clinicians' perceptions on patient motivations and intervention engagement for prenatal cannabis use: A mixed methods study.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Mental health clinicians' perceptions on patient motivations and intervention engagement for prenatal cannabis use: A mixed methods study. Mian MN, Does MB, Altschuler A, Green A, Ansley DR, Castellanos C, Asyyed AH, Satre DD, Young-Wolff KC…

Is buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movement.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Is buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movement. Bulger CM, Lewis NH, Fuks AM, Hsu CD, Olsen ME. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 May;64(3):458-462. doi: 10.1016/j.tjog.2025.02.001. PMID: 40368514. https://…

Is buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movement. (2)

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Missouri naloxone distribution 2017-2023: Evaluation and implications of applying a naloxone saturation model.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Missouri naloxone distribution 2017-2023: Evaluation and implications of applying a naloxone saturation model. Vance K, Park B, Kondai R, Green L, Green TC, Marshall BDL, Winograd RP. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2025 May 2;174:209708. do…

Improving organizational preparedness for community pharmacy-based naloxone and opioid counseling services in both urban and rural environments.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Improving organizational preparedness for community pharmacy-based naloxone and opioid counseling services in both urban and rural environments. Jairoun AA, Shahwan M, Al-Ghananeem AM. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2025 Apr 16;18:100604…

Overdose education and naloxone distribution among women with a history of OUD transitioning to the community following jail release.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Overdose education and naloxone distribution among women with a history of OUD transitioning to the community following jail release. Staton M, Dickson MF, Levi MM, Tillson M, Freeman PR, Fanucchi LC, Webster JM, Oser CB. Health Justic…

Dispensing hope: leveraging distribution boxes to enhance low-barrier access to naloxone in healthcare settings.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Dispensing hope: leveraging distribution boxes to enhance low-barrier access to naloxone in healthcare settings. Kothe N, Gray A, Guthrie S, Londner M. Harm Reduct J. 2025 May 22;22(1):85. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01229-5. PMID: 4039990…

Trends in distribution of harm-reduction equipment for persons who use drugs in Norway, 2016-2022.

07. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Trends in distribution of harm-reduction equipment for persons who use drugs in Norway, 2016-2022. Skogen JC, Gottschlich KN, Blindheim M, Årstad J. Archival analysis based on nationwide data collections. Harm Reduct J. 2025 May 30;22(…

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Patient-elected low-dose intravenous naloxone for rapid buprenorphine induction: a case report. Azar P, Machado J, Kim JJ, Wong JSH, Nikoo M, Li VW. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2025 May 14;20(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s13722-025-00572-z. PMID: 40…

IMPACT WV: Adapting Patient Navigation Models of Care to Improve Services to Caregivers of Infants Exposed to Substances in Utero.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Prediction of site-specific pharmacologic therapy among newborns with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Managing Short Methadone Half-life in the Perinatal Period: A Case Report of a Patient Requiring 900 mg Daily.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Managing Short Methadone Half-life in the Perinatal Period: A Case Report of a Patient Requiring 900 mg Daily. Vais S, Shapiro B, Steiger S. J Addict Med. 2025 May 7. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001503. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 4…

Implications of the fragility of opioid agonist treatment continuity on hepatitis C re-exposure concerns among people in prison: a qualitative study.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Implications of the fragility of opioid agonist treatment continuity on hepatitis C re-exposure concerns among people in prison: a qualitative study. Lafferty L, Brown T, McGrath C, Wright T, Henderson C, Lloyd AR, Grebely J, Treloar C. …

Opioid Use Disorder Cascade of Care Among People Who Experienced Perinatal Incarceration: A Qualitative Study.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Niederländische Justiz will 221 Millionen Euro von Drogenboss beschlagnahmen

03. Juni 2025 | International

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Improving Opioid Use Estimates Through Multiple Data Sources.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Improving Opioid Use Estimates Through Multiple Data Sources. Caulkins JP, Midgette G, Reuter P. JAMA Health Forum. 2025;6(5):e250806. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.0806 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticl…

A global comparison of hepatitis B & C drug pricing.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A global comparison of hepatitis B & C drug pricing. Yao L, Ying X, Malik G, Tsai C, Jesudian AB, Brown RS Jr, Congly SE. Ann Hepatol. 2025 May 23:101928. doi: 10.1016/j.aohep.2025.101928. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40414600. http…

Childhood family environment and μ-opioid receptor availability in vivo in adulthood.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Individuals with substance use disorders experience an increased urge to move to complex music.

03. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Characterising the effects of displacement on gender-based violence among women living with HIV in Ukraine: a cross-sectional study.

03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

Characterising the effects of displacement on gender-based violence among women living with HIV in Ukraine: a cross-sectional study. Wolfe A, Roach MA, Turpin G, Syarif O, Looze P, Lalak K, Anoubissi JD, Chiu YC, Volgina A, Brion S, Dunaway K…

Reactivation of Latent Tuberculosis Following COVID-19 and Epstein-Barr Virus Coinfection: A Case Report.

03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

Reactivation of Latent Tuberculosis Following COVID-19 and Epstein-Barr Virus Coinfection: A Case Report. Halabitska I, Petakh P, Oksenych V, Kamyshnyi O. Pathogens. 2025 May 16;14(5):488. doi: 10.3390/pathogens14050488. PMID: 40430808…

End of treatment and 12-month post-treatment outcomes in patients treated with all-oral regimens for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Ukraine: a prospective cohort study.

03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

End of treatment and 12-month post-treatment outcomes in patients treated with all-oral regimens for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Ukraine: a prospective cohort study. Fardhdiani V, Trush O, Lytvynenko N, Pylypchuk S, Terleeva Y, Malak…

Analysis of the impact of crises tuberculosis incidence in Ukraine amid pandemics and war.

03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

Analysis of the impact of crises tuberculosis incidence in Ukraine amid pandemics and war. Krokva D, Mori H, Valenti S, Remez D, Hadano Y, Naito T. Sci Rep. 2025 May 16;15(1):17045. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-01723-7. PMID: 40379776; PMCI…

Health System Organization and Logistics of Trauma Care Since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A Qualitative Assessment.

03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

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03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

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A qualitative assessment of war-related rehabilitation needs and gaps in Ukraine.

03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

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03. Juni 2025 | Ukraine

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01. Juni 2025 | National

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01. Juni 2025 | National

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01. Juni 2025 | National

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01. Juni 2025 | National

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A Path Forward for Extended-Release Buprenorphine—Optimizing Implementation Strategies.

01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A Path Forward for Extended-Release Buprenorphine—Optimizing Implementation Strategies. Assoumou SA, Morgan JR. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(5):e2513010. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.13010 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama…

Initiating Injectable Buprenorphine in People Hospitalized With Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Initiating Injectable Buprenorphine in People Hospitalized With Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Seval N, Roth P, Frank CA, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(5):e2513000. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.13000…

Drug Trends output: Methamphetamine use among people accessing opioid agonist treatment in Australia, 2014-2024

01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Drug Trends output: Methamphetamine use among people accessing opioid agonist treatment in Australia, 2014-2024 The Illicit Drugs Reporting System (IDRS) is a national drug monitoring system that has been conducted annually since 2000. Its pu…

The Relevance of Pharmacokinetic Biomarkers in Response to Methadone Treatment: A Systematic Review.

01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

USA. Safe Supply Mirrors Methadone Outcomes, With Better Retention

01. Juni 2025 | International

USA. Safe Supply Mirrors Methadone Outcomes, With Better Retention Safe supply improved most health outcomes for people who use opioids as effectively as methadone, found a new study out of Ontario, Canada—when recipients were more likely to stick…

Medicaid Patients With ED Visits For Overdose: Disparities In Initiation Of Medications For Opioid Use Disorder

01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Identifying key risk factors for intentional self-harm, including suicide, among a cohort of people prescribed opioid agonist treatment: A predictive modelling study.

01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Identifying key risk factors for intentional self-harm, including suicide, among a cohort of people prescribed opioid agonist treatment: A predictive modelling study. Jones NR, Hickman M, Bharat C, Nielsen S…

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01. Juni 2025 | International

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Report. Global Prison Trends 2025

01. Juni 2025 | International

Report. Global Prison Trends 2025 Global Prison Trends 2025 is the eleventh edition of the flagship annual publication by Penal Reform International and the Thailand Institute of Justice. This report provides a data-driven, evidence-based analysis…

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01. Juni 2025 | National

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01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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01. Juni 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Myanmar. Displaced civilians turn reluctant opium farmers in Myanmar

01. Juni 2025 | International

Myanmar. Displaced civilians turn reluctant opium farmers in Myanmar Opium production is booming in Myanmar as displaced civilians reluctantly become poppy farmers to survive the country’s civil war. (Al Jazeera, Katar, 30.05.2025) https://www.alj…

Latest study on Europe's ecstasy market reveals new trends in production and trafficking - EU Drug Market analysis from the EUDA and Europol

01. Juni 2025 | International

Latest study on Europe's ecstasy market reveals new trends in production and trafficking - EU Drug Market analysis from the EUDA and Europol EUDA, Lisbon, Lissabon, News release No 3/2025, 27.03.2025 https://www.euda.europa.eu/new…

Cocaine Cartel with Global Links Hit in EU Crackdown

01. Juni 2025 | International

Cocaine Cartel with Global Links Hit in EU Crackdown Network smuggled cocaine paste from Colombia to EU labs, echoing OCCRP warnings of Europe’s growing role in drug production. (OCCRP – Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Network, USA…

Cocaine Everywhere All at Once: How Drug Production Is Spreading Into Central America, Europe, and Beyond

01. Juni 2025 | International

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Unsealed Court Documents Reveal How Drug Traffickers Targeted U.S. Banks

01. Juni 2025 | International

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Synthetic Drugs in LatAm Are DEA’s Top Concern

01. Juni 2025 | International

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01. Juni 2025 | International

Mexiko. Murders May Be Dropping But the Cost of Crime Is Rising in Mexico Violence in Mexico cost the country hundreds of billions of dollars in 2024 despite the country becoming moderately more peaceful, according to a recent study that unde…

EU Drug Policy Campaign 2025: A Call to Invest in a European Health-Based Drug Policy

01. Juni 2025 | International

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USA. Opioid Settlement Windfall: Where the Billions Are Going (Audio)

01. Juni 2025 | International

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USA. DEA Annual Report: Fentanyl Purity Down, Prohibition Not Yet Working

01. Juni 2025 | International

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Illicit Opioid Use May Be More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated.

01. Juni 2025 | International

Illicit Opioid Use May Be More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated. Anderer S. JAMA. Published online May 30, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.7760 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2834871

Kabinett bestimmt Drogen-, Patienten- und Pflegebeauftragte

28. Mai 2025 | National

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Bundesgesundheitsministerin will Missbrauch von medizinischem Cannabis verhindern

28. Mai 2025 | National

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Medicaid Unwinding and Changes in Buprenorphine Dispensing.

28. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Medicaid Unwinding and Changes in Buprenorphine Dispensing. Constantin J, Kenney GM, Simon K, Chua K. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(5):e258469. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.8469 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticl…

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28. Mai 2025 | International

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28. Mai 2025 | International

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28. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies’ contribution to EU solidarity with Ukraine - 4th Joint paper Publication date : 30/04/2025 (approximate) Summary The 4th version of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies’ contribution…

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28. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

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Hendrik Streeck soll neuer Drogenbeauftragter der Bundesregierung werden

27. Mai 2025 | National

Hendrik Streeck soll neuer Drogenbeauftragter der Bundesregierung werden Er ist erst seit Kurzem im Bundestag: Der CDU-Bundestagsabgeordnete und Virologe Hendrik Streeck soll nach RND-Informationen neuer Drogenbeauftragter der Bundesregierung werde…

Webinar. Highlights of the ISAM Congress 2025: Addiction Medicine – think globally, act locally - 04 June 2025 from 18:00 to 19:00

27. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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27. Mai 2025 | National

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subLetter Ausgabe 03/2025 – 23.05.2025

25. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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25. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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25. Mai 2025 | National

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Under the Radar: What Hundreds of Narco Sub Seizures Tell Us About Global Cocaine Routes

25. Mai 2025 | International

Under the Radar: What Hundreds of Narco Sub Seizures Tell Us About Global Cocaine Routes A near-record number of narco submarines were intercepted crossing the Atlantic and Pacific in 2024, with drug-laden vessels appearing in new areas as tr…

A clarion call to the addiction science community: It’s time to resist the anti-scientific policies of the US Trump administration.

25. Mai 2025 | International

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25. Mai 2025 | National

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Tranq burn: Exploring the etiology of xylazine-related soft tissue injuries.

25. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Tranq burn: Exploring the etiology of xylazine-related soft tissue injuries. Ciccarone D, Karandinos G, Krotulski A, Ondocsin J, Holm N, Montero F, Denn M, Moraff C, Mars S. Int J Drug Policy. 2025 May 8;142:104830. doi: 10.1016/j.drug…

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25. Mai 2025 | National

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25. Mai 2025 | International

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USA. Amid Encampment Sweeps, Oregon City May Ban Public Syringe Exchange

25. Mai 2025 | International

USA. Amid Encampment Sweeps, Oregon City May Ban Public Syringe Exchange The Roseburg, Oregon, City Council is weighing an ordinance that would prohibit harm reduction programs from distributing syringes in public spaces, namely parks. Support for…

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25. Mai 2025 | National

Bundesrat will Einsatz von K.-o.-Tropfen bei Straftaten strenger ahnden Berlin – Der Bundesrat setzt sich dafür ein, den Einsatz von K.-o.Tropfen bei Raub- und Sexualdelikten strenger zu ahnden. Ein von Nordrhein-Westfalen vorgelegter Gesetzentwurf…

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25. Mai 2025 | National

Bundesgesundheitsministerin will den Handel mit Lachgas einschränken Lachgas sei kein harmloser Spaß, sagt Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken. Die CDU-Politikerin will den Verkauf der Partydroge an Minderjährige verbieten. (Zeit online…

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25. Mai 2025 | International

USA. Overdose Deaths Fell in 2024: What’s Driving This, and Will It Last? The latest national overdose figures from the CDC, released May 14, show that deaths fell by almost 27 percent in 2024—the third straight year of decline from a horrific peak…

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25. Mai 2025 | International

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Excess US Deaths Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic.

25. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Complicating opioid access in global health

25. Mai 2025 | International

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USA. The Role of the Drug Enforcement Administration in Approving the Use of Methadone Products in Treating Opioid Use Disorder

25. Mai 2025 | International

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Webinar Series: Building Effective Public Health Communications Campaigns on Substance Use Treatment and Overdose Prevention

25. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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25. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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25. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

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25. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Pandemic heroes stepped up in 2020 – now they’re asking world leaders to do the same As world leaders meet in Geneva to negotiate a new UN-brokered agreement on pandemic preparedness, we revisit frontline doctors, community advocates, a youth volun…

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25. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Covid-19 Vaccination

25. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

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Ukraine Nabs Suspect Tied to Global Drug Network

25. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

Ukraine Nabs Suspect Tied to Global Drug Network Ukrainian authorities have arrested the alleged leader of a transcontinental drug trafficking ring that smuggled cocaine from Honduras to Ukraine via Panama, profiting nearly $200,000…

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22. Mai 2025 | National

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22. Mai 2025 | National

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22. Mai 2025 | National

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USA. Methadone Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department (Podcast)

22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

USA. Methadone Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department (Podcast) In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is joined by Drs. Rachel Haroz, Bill…

USA. How to Transform Hospitals to Better Care for People with Addiction (Podcast)

22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Use of gabapentinoid treatment and the risk of self-harm: population based self-controlled case series study

22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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‘Legal Morphine’ — The Rise of Kratom and 7-OH in the US

22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

‘Legal Morphine’ — The Rise of Kratom and 7-OH in the US Interest in kratom in the United States has soared in the past decade, with estimates ranging as high as 16 million users and more than $2 billion in retail sales. The recent surge in use an…

Multiple approaches to genetic sequencing to identify hepatitis C virus reinfection among people who inject drugs,

22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Multiple approaches to genetic sequencing to identify hepatitis C virus reinfection among people who inject drugs, Kyra H Grantz, Raghavendran Anantharam, Abraham J Kandathil, Jeffrey Quinn, Jacqueline Astemborski, Gregory D Kirk, Oluwaseun F…

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22. Mai 2025 | International

A severe dismantling of LGBTQI+ health equity and equality: impact of new U.S. policies on the global response to HIV. Cahill, S.R. (2025), J Int AIDS Soc., 28: e26485. doi.org/10.1002/jia2.26485 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10…

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22. Mai 2025 | National

DAH. Buddy.hiv wird 10 Jahre alt! Ein positiver HIV-Test stürzt die meisten Menschen immer noch in eine schwere Krise. Wie gut, in so einem Moment einen anderen Menschen an der Seite zu habe, der diese Situation bereits bewältigt hat! Genau das ma…

UK. Drug deaths taking toll on UK life expectancy

22. Mai 2025 | International

UK. Drug deaths taking toll on UK life expectancy Drugs, violence and suicide are contributing to rising death rates in under-50s in the UK, says new analysis from the Health Foundation – in contrast to other wealthy countries. (DDN – Drink an…

Optimism But Severe Harm Reduction Challenges Reflected at HR25

22. Mai 2025 | International

Optimism But Severe Harm Reduction Challenges Reflected at HR25 As the Harm Reduction International Conference (HR25) in Bogotá, Colombia ended on April 30, delegates could reflect on some reasons for optimism, as well as severe challenges and unce…

Who is most likely to use a harm reduction vending machine?

22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Who is most likely to use a harm reduction vending machine? People who use drugs and live in rural communities may lack access to harm reduction services. Harm reduction vending machines that offer 24/7 access to resources may help address this nee…

Hamburg. Georg Zwenke zum Sichtbezug: »Angebot in Apotheken ermöglicht Integration in den Alltag«

22. Mai 2025 | National

Hamburg. Georg Zwenke zum Sichtbezug: »Angebot in Apotheken ermöglicht Integration in den Alltag« Seit Jahresbeginn gilt in Hamburg eine Vereinbarung zur Abrechnung des Sichtbezugs in Apotheken. Warum sich diese Leistung für Apotheken lohnen kann u…

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22. Mai 2025 | National

Lachgas als Partydroge soll bundesweit verboten werden Berlin – Ein Verbot von Lachgas als Partydroge soll eine der ersten Amtshandlungen von Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) werden. Das sagte die neue Ministerin dem Redaktionsnetzwerk…

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22. Mai 2025 | National

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22. Mai 2025 | National

Hessische Ärzte bewerten Start der elektronischen Patientenakte als „niederschmetternd“ Frankfurt am Main – In Hessens Praxen und Krankenhäusern herrscht nach dem Start der elektronischen Patientenakte (ePA) Ernüchterung. Sowohl der Hausärzteverban…

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22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Members of Congress, we urge you to protect these vital substance use and mental health services. Millions of Americans are depending on you.

22. Mai 2025 | International

Members of Congress, we urge you to protect these vital substance use and mental health services. Millions of Americans are depending on you. (…) We are faculty from colleges, universities, and scholarly societies working around the country with a…

The First 100 Days: The Trump Administration and Changes to Addiction Policy.

22. Mai 2025 | International

The First 100 Days: The Trump Administration and Changes to Addiction Policy. LaBelle, Regina M. JD. Journal of Addiction Medicine ():10.1097/ADM.0000000000001515, May 16, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001515 https://journals.lww…

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22. Mai 2025 | International

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USA: Zahl der Toten nach Überdosis gesunken

22. Mai 2025 | International

USA: Zahl der Toten nach Überdosis gesunken Washington – In den USA gibt es vorsichtige Hoffnungen auf eine Trendwende in der Drogenkrise. Nach Angaben der US-Behörde für Gesundheitskontrolle und Prävention (CDC) sank die Zahl der Todesfälle nach e…

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22. Mai 2025 | International

As Drug Overdose Deaths Decline, Experts Worry About Future Drug overdose deaths declined by almost 27% in 2024, new provisional data from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed. The decline continues a downward trend that b…

ASAM: Sweeping Medicaid Reforms Could Weaken America’s Addiction Treatment Efforts, Pose a National Security Threat

22. Mai 2025 | International

ASAM: Sweeping Medicaid Reforms Could Weaken America’s Addiction Treatment Efforts, Pose a National Security Threat Rockville, MD (May 13, 2025) - In response to Sunday’s release of the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s bill text to refo…

Afghanistan. War with drugs

22. Mai 2025 | International

Afghanistan. War with drugs The promotion of opium cultivation in Afghanistan to pay for the liberation war against the former Soviet Union left a devastating legacy. (Al Jazeera, Katar, 24.04.2003) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2003/4/24/war-wit…

Behind the secret making of a narco-state US operates in Afghanistan

22. Mai 2025 | International

Behind the secret making of a narco-state US operates in Afghanistan The Western media have devoted their front page to the “dire humanitarian situation” in Afghanistan. With words like “crisis,” “desperation” and “starvation” making headlines, the…

Aktueller Opioidkonsum junger Patient:innen: Ein Vergleich zwischen den Jahren 2019 und 2023 in einer großen Hamburger Suchtklinik

22. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Aktueller Opioidkonsum junger Patient:innen: Ein Vergleich zwischen den Jahren 2019 und 2023 in einer großen Hamburger Suchtklinik [Current opioid consumption among younger patients : A comparison between the years 2019 and 2023 in a large…

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22. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

WHO. World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics

22. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

WHO. World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics Agreement’s adoption follows three years of intensive negotiation launched due to gaps and inequities identified in natio…

Five years on: The countries that never locked down for Covid-19

22. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Five years on: The countries that never locked down for Covid-19 Most of the world found itself confined to their homes in March 2020 as Covid-19 spread at a blistering pace. Some countries didn't impose any lockdown restrictions – so was their dec…

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22. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Virologe Drosten gegen schematische Pandemieplanung Dresden – Der Virologe Christian Drosten hält es für notwendig, im Fall einer weiteren Pandemie die Rolle der Wissenschaft besser zu definieren. Sie müsse vor überzogenen Erwartungen und Zuschreib…

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16. Mai 2025 | National

BAS-München. Fachtagung „Prävention von Drogentod“ - 14. Oktober 2025 von 9.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr in München sowie online über Zoom Wir laden Sie herzlich zur Fachtagung „Prävention von Drogentod“ ein, die am 14. Oktober 2025 von 9.30 Uhr bis 16.30…

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16. Mai 2025 | National

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16. Mai 2025 | National

Illegale Drogen: Suchthilfe fordert Ausbau schadensminimierender Angebote Mannheim – Der Fachverband Drogen- und Suchthilfe (fdr+) weist auf „beunruhigende Trends“ hin, wie die Zunahme des Konsums von synthetischen Drogen. Ebenso steigen demnach de…

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16. Mai 2025 | National

Suchtexpertin: Koalitionsvertrag bietet „erschreckend wenig” Die Geschäftsführerin der Deutschen Hauptstelle für Suchtfragen (DHS), Christina Rummel, hält das Thema Sucht in Deutschland für unterschätzt. „Häufig wird Sucht als Randthema behandelt“…

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16. Mai 2025 | National

Sorge vor Datenmissbrauch: Psychologen warnen vor der ePA Ende April startete die stufenweise Einführung der Elektronischen Patientenakte (ePA). Der Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen (BDP) sieht insbesondere beim Sch…

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16. Mai 2025 | National

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Behörde warnt: Konsum von Lachgas kann tödlich enden

16. Mai 2025 | National

Behörde warnt: Konsum von Lachgas kann tödlich enden Berlin – Das Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR) warnt eindringlich vor dem Konsum von Lachgas und spricht von einer riskanten Partydroge. Sie könne zu schweren gesundheitlichen Schäden führ…

Hamburg. Explosionsgefahr bei Lachgas: Stadtreinigung stellt Kampagne vor

16. Mai 2025 | National

Hamburg. Explosionsgefahr bei Lachgas: Stadtreinigung stellt Kampagne vor "Schluss mit lustig" - unter diesem Motto startet die Stadtreinigung eine Kampagne zur Partydroge Lachgas. Denn die Droge ist nicht nur gesundheitsschädlich, sondern macht au…

USA. FDA Issues Warning on ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Tianeptine

16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Ketamine as an Emerging Strategy to Combat the Fentanyl Crisis.

16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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UK. Co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (CoSUM)

16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

UK. Co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (CoSUM) This report identifies significant gaps in the care of individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health (CoSUM) disorders within UK health systems. People affected by C…

UK. Two Months In, A Deeper Look at The Thistle, Glasgow’s Drug Consumption Room

16. Mai 2025 | International

UK. Two Months In, A Deeper Look at The Thistle, Glasgow’s Drug Consumption Room Scotland has been making the news for the past year on several headlines. First, as the capital of drug-related deaths in Europe, with 22.4 deaths recorded per 100,000…

Nord-Irland/Irland. Could a safe injection site help tackle Belfast's addiction crisis?

16. Mai 2025 | International

Nord-Irland/Irland. Could a safe injection site help tackle Belfast's addiction crisis? The issue of drug addiction is not unique to any major city, but how a city tackles the issue is. Belfast Council recently voted in favour of installing needle…

Risk communication about high-dose MDMA: Impact of a hypothetical drug alert on future MDMA use.

16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Risk communication about high-dose MDMA: Impact of a hypothetical drug alert on future MDMA use. Keygan J, Willoughby B, Bruno R, Barratt MJ, Peacock A. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2025. doi.org/10.111…

Trump kritisiert „sozialistisches Gesundheitssystem in Deutschland“

16. Mai 2025 | International

Trump kritisiert „sozialistisches Gesundheitssystem in Deutschland“ Berlin – US-Präsident Donald Trump wirft dem deutschen Gesundheitssystem vor, eine Mitschuld an den hohen Arzneimittelpreisen in den USA zu haben. Gestern unterzeichnete er in Wash…

USA. CDC Reports Nearly 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths in 2024

16. Mai 2025 | International

USA. CDC Reports Nearly 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths in 2024 Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System indicate a 26.9% decrease in drug overdose deaths nationwide in 2024, falling from 110,037 in 2023 to 80,391. T…

USA. Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts

16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

USA. Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts CDC – National Center for Health Statistics, USA, 14.05.2025 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm

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16. Mai 2025 | International

Mexiko/USA. Dozens of Mexican cartel family members enter the US in ‘Trump administration deal’ Mexico’s security chief confirmed an independent report Mexico’s security chief Omar García Harfuch confirmed on Tuesday that 17 family members were ab…

USA. Policies And Programs To Accelerate Declines In U.S. Drug Fatalities

16. Mai 2025 | International

USA. Policies And Programs To Accelerate Declines In U.S. Drug Fatalities Fatal drug poisonings have recently declined in the United States. The National Vital Statistic System (NVSS) provides monthly updated data on drug overdose deaths based on…

Crime Limits Growth in Latin America, Says World Bank

16. Mai 2025 | International

Crime Limits Growth in Latin America, Says World Bank A report from the World Bank brings a renewed focus to the impact of organized crime on economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the cyclical relationship betw…

Mexiko. Is This the End of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel?

16. Mai 2025 | International

Mexiko. Is This the End of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel? Mexico’s criminal landscape may be on the brink of a profound transformation as the ongoing war between two rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel threatens to split the group in two, accordin…

Rising transphobia and disparities in drug-related harm experienced by transgender and gender-diverse people.

16. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Umfrage zur Honorierung der Sichtvergabe von Opioidsubstituten in Apotheken - Stand: 12. Mai 2025

12. Mai 2025 | National

Umfrage zur Honorierung der Sichtvergabe von Opioidsubstituten in Apotheken - Stand: 12. Mai 2025 Seit vergangenem Jahr gibt es zwischen ABDA und AOK-Bundesverband eine Mustervereinbarung zur Honorierung der Untersichtabgabe von Opioidsubstitutions…

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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12. Mai 2025 | National

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Buprenorphine Implementation: Addressing Common Challenges in Hospital and Clinic Settings This 1-hour advanced-level course is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians wo…

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12. Mai 2025 | National

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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12. Mai 2025 | International

„Momentan müssen wir uns jederzeit auf drastische Einschränkungen gefasst machen“ Berlin – Viele medizinische Register und Datenbanken wie PubMed, die weltweit wichtigste medizinische Literaturdatenbank, sind aus der biomedizinischen Forschung nich…

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12. Mai 2025 | International

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12. Mai 2025 | International

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12. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Die Neurobiologie der Sucht - eine Erkrankung des Gehirns? (Podcast) In dieser Folge von Psychoaktiv dreht sich alles um die Neurobiologie der Sucht: Wie verändern Drogen unser Gehirn, und warum fällt es Betroffenen so schwer, einfach aufzuhören? W…

Webinar. "Effektive Diagnostik und Präanalytik: Ergänzung einer ganzheitlichen Substitutionstherapie" - 21. Mai 2025 von 17:00 bis 18:00 Uhr

09. Mai 2025 | National

Webinar. "Effektive Diagnostik und Präanalytik: Ergänzung einer ganzheitlichen Substitutionstherapie" - 21. Mai 2025 von 17:00 bis 18:00 Uhr Es findet online von 17 - 18 Uhr statt und wird mit CME-Punkten honoriert. Seien Sie dabei und melden Sie…

Webinar zum Thema Substitution. Diamorphin: Therapie schwerstkranker HeroinabhängigerKey Account Manager - Montag, 16.06.2025, 19:00 – 20:00 Uhr - anschließend ein kurzer Austausch

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Webinar zum Thema Substitution. Diamorphin: Therapie schwerstkranker HeroinabhängigerKey Account Manager - Montag, 16.06.2025, 19:00 – 20:00 Uhr - anschließend ein kurzer Austausch Referent: Thorsten Kelter, Leiter der Diamorphinambulanz Holzwicked…

Addiction - Volume 120, Issue 6 - Pages: 1069-1288 – June 2025

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Addiction - Volume 120, Issue 6 - Pages: 1069-1288 – June 2025 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13600443/2025/120/6

Relative risks of adverse effects across different opioid agonist treatments—A systematic review and meta-analysis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Relative risks of adverse effects across different opioid agonist treatments—A systematic review and meta-analysis. Meyer M, Strazdins E, Guessoum A, Westenberg JN, Appenzeller-Herzog C, Cattaneo MEGV, et al. Addicti…

A Review of the Prospective Effects of Methadone on Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Diabetic Patients.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A Review of the Prospective Effects of Methadone on Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Diabetic Patients. Poursamimi J. ScientificWorldJournal. 2025 Mar 5;2025:8483881. doi: 10.1155/tswj/8483881. PMID: 40225355; PMCID: PMC11986196. https…

In brief: New labeling for once-monthly subcutaneous buprenorphine (Sublocade).

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

In brief: New labeling for once-monthly subcutaneous buprenorphine (Sublocade). Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2025 Apr 14;67(1726):63-64. doi: 10.58347/tml.2025.1726e. PMID: 40254731. https://secure.medicalletter.org/TML-article-1726e

Characterizing withdrawal from long-acting injectable buprenorphine: An observational case series.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Characterizing withdrawal from long-acting injectable buprenorphine: An observational case series. Hayes V, Mills L, Byron G, Stubley C, Black E, Trevitt BT, Somogyi AA, Sahid A, Lintzeris N. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2025 Apr 5;15:1003…

Social Listening for Patient Experiences With Stopping Extended-Release Buprenorphine: Content Analysis of Reddit Messages.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Social Listening for Patient Experiences With Stopping Extended-Release Buprenorphine: Content Analysis of Reddit Messages. Gilbert MK, Daughton AR, Chilcoat HD, Laffont CM, Strafford S, DeVeaugh-Geiss AM. J Med Internet Res. 2025 Apr…

Dosing to Effect With Weekly and Monthly Subcutaneous and Daily Sublingual Buprenorphine: Post Hoc Analysis of a Phase 3 Clinical Trial.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Dosing to Effect With Weekly and Monthly Subcutaneous and Daily Sublingual Buprenorphine: Post Hoc Analysis of a Phase 3 Clinical Trial. Lofwall MR, Nunes EV, Walsh SL, Bailey GL, Frost M, Budilovsky-Kelley NR, Banke Nordbeck E, Meyner S, Alm…

Peripheral Blood Cytokines as Markers of Longitudinal Change in White Matter Microstructure Following Inpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Peripheral Blood Cytokines as Markers of Longitudinal Change in White Matter Microstructure Following Inpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders. Butelman ER, Huang Y, King SG, Gaudreault PO, Ceceli AO, Kronberg G, Cathomas F, Roussos P, Ru…

Therapeutic Uses and Efficacy of Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Scoping Review.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Therapeutic Uses and Efficacy of Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Scoping Review. Leiber KK, Parker RW. Cureus. 2025 Mar 24;17(3):e81086. doi: 10.7759/cureus.81086. PMID: 40271304; PMCID: PMC12017383. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

Drugs repurposed against morphine and heroin dependence: molecular docking, DFT, MM-GBSA-based MD simulation studies.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Drugs repurposed against morphine and heroin dependence: molecular docking, DFT, MM-GBSA-based MD simulation studies. Malik, J.A., Wani, M.A., Dar, M.O. et al. In Silico Pharmacol. 13, 67 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40203-025-…

Dipyanone, a new methadone-like synthetic opioid: In vitro and in vivo human metabolism and pharmacological profiling.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Dipyanone, a new methadone-like synthetic opioid: In vitro and in vivo human metabolism and pharmacological profiling. Berardinelli D, Kutzler J, Taoussi O, Zaami S, Pichini S, Basile G, Busardò FP, Auwärter V, Carlier J. Arch Toxicol…

A new synthetic opioid threat: A comprehensive review on MT-45.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A new synthetic opioid threat: A comprehensive review on MT-45. Kadem SN, Arslan Z, Turkmen Z. Forensic Sci Int. 2025 Apr 22;371:112479. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2025.112479. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40273834. Abstract https://www.science…

Tradition to Science: Chemical, Nutritional, and Cytotoxic Characterization of Erythroxylum coca from Indigenous Colombian Communities.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Tradition to Science: Chemical, Nutritional, and Cytotoxic Characterization of Erythroxylum coca from Indigenous Colombian Communities. Marentes-Culma R, Orduz-Díaz LL, Lozano-Garzón K, Carrillo MP. From ACS Omega. 2025 Apr 1…

Evoked craving in high-dose benzodiazepine users.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Evoked craving in high-dose benzodiazepine users. Zamboni L, Benvegnù G, Fusina F, Vesentini R, Locatelli F, Mattiello M, Mannari V, Campagnari S, Toldo S, Congiu A, Brendolan M, Verlato G, Chiamulera C, Lugoboni F. Front Psychiatry. 2025 Ap…

The Dark Side of "Smart Drugs": Cognitive Enhancement vs. Clinical Concerns.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Dark Side of "Smart Drugs": Cognitive Enhancement vs. Clinical Concerns. Ingegneri M, Smeriglio E, Zebbiche Y, Cornara L, Visalli L, Smeriglio A, Trombetta D. Toxics. 2025 Mar 26;13(4):247. doi: 10.3390/toxics13040247. PMID: 402785…

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate poisoning: clinical diagnosis versus laboratory findings.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate poisoning: clinical diagnosis versus laboratory findings. Skjelland D, Jørgenrud BM, Gundersen K, Bjørnaas MA, Brekke M, Dalaker VM, Furuhaugen H, Vallersnes OM. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2025 Apr;63(4):253-260. doi…

Feel connected to create: Self-reported psychedelic drug users exhibit higher sense of connectedness and better divergent thinking skills compared to non-users.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Feel connected to create: Self-reported psychedelic drug users exhibit higher sense of connectedness and better divergent thinking skills compared to non-users. Rominger C, Subow C (2025) PLoS ONE 20(4): e0320755. doi.org/10.1371/journ…

Cathinone

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cathinone (Praxis Suchtmedizin Schweiz, 14.01.2025) https://praxis-suchtmedizin.ch/index.php/de/designerdrogen/cathinone

Cannabis use is associated with a lower likelihood of presence of HIV drug resistance mutations in a retrospective cohort of adults with HIV.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis use is associated with a lower likelihood of presence of HIV drug resistance mutations in a retrospective cohort of adults with HIV. Hale JF, Reynolds S, Kates HR, Palella RD, Benmassaoud MM, Smith KA, Yu D, Ramirez SH, Andrews AM.&n…

Impact of recent methamphetamine use on treatment outcomes among individuals initiating medications for opioid use disorders in rural treatment settings: a 1-year retrospective cohort study.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Impact of recent methamphetamine use on treatment outcomes among individuals initiating medications for opioid use disorders in rural treatment settings: a 1-year retrospective cohort study. Kenefick LA, Khairy L, Hall L, Kwon K, Limberg N, K…

Amphetamines: a current epidemic.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Amphetamines: a current epidemic. Miller N. Front Psychiatry. 2025 Mar 25;16:1460341. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1460341. PMID: 40201060; PMCID: PMC11975895. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11975895/

Impact of recent stimulant use on treatment outcomes amongst individuals initiating medications for opioid use disorders: Secondary analysis of a multisite randomized controlled trial.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Impact of recent stimulant use on treatment outcomes amongst individuals initiating medications for opioid use disorders: Secondary analysis of a multisite randomized controlled trial. Coles C, Batts C, Bae J, León G, Schmidt A, McPherson SM…

The impact of psychostimulant use on office based buprenorphine treatment retention.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The impact of psychostimulant use on office based buprenorphine treatment retention. Edgerton R, Rebeiro P, MacMaster S, Bell L, Patel P, Ginn L, Beach K, Shah V, Cooper RL. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 12;22(1):51. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-…

Association of recreational cannabis legalization with changes in medical, illegal, and total cannabis expenditures in Canada.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Association of recreational cannabis legalization with changes in medical, illegal, and total cannabis expenditures in Canada. McDonald AJ, Cooper A, Doggett A, Halladay J, Belisario K, MacKillop J. Int J Drug Policy. 2025 Apr 5;139:10…

Effects of legal access versus illegal market cannabis on use and mental health: A randomized controlled trial.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Effects of legal access versus illegal market cannabis on use and mental health: A randomized controlled trial. Baltes-Flueckiger L, Steinauer R, Meyer M, Guessoum A, Herrmann O, Mosandl CF, et al. Addiction. 20…

Cannabis Use and Misuse Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis Use and Misuse Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization. McDonald AJ, Doggett A, Belisario K, Gillard J, De Jesus J, Vandehei E, Lee L, Halladay J, MacKillop J. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Apr 1;8(4):e256551. doi: 10.1001/jamanet…

A case report of pregabalin misuse leading to drug dependence.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A case report of pregabalin misuse leading to drug dependence. Luo Y, Zhou X, Xiang A, Zeng Y, Luo J, Zhou B, Guo N, Zhou X. Front Psychiatry. 2025 Mar 21;16:1511168. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1511168. PMID: 40191116; PMCID: PMC11969338…

Journey of a pill.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Journey of a pill. Kaur H, Parascandalo F, Krantzberg G, Ko E, Mathur N, Gill AS, Razack F, Sergeant M. Can Fam Physician. 2025 Apr;71(4):263-269. doi: 10.46747/cfp.7104263. PMID: 40228876; PMCID: PMC12007625. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih…

Decrease in drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral drugs and concomitant therapies in older people living with HIV-1 switching to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Decrease in drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral drugs and concomitant therapies in older people living with HIV-1 switching to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide. Calza L, Giglia M, Zuppiroli A, Cretella S, Vitale S, Ap…

Heroin, Fentanyl, Intentional Fentanyl Use and HIV Transmission in a Community-Recruited Sample of Persons Who Inject Drugs, New York City: 2021-2023.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Heroin, Fentanyl, Intentional Fentanyl Use and HIV Transmission in a Community-Recruited Sample of Persons Who Inject Drugs, New York City: 2021-2023. Des Jarlais DC, Weng CA, Feelemyer J, Khezri M, Reynoso M, Kimball S, Uuskula A, McKnight C…

Project RETAIN: Providing Integrated Care for People With HIV Who Use Cocaine.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Project RETAIN: Providing Integrated Care for People With HIV Who Use Cocaine. Metsch LR, Feaster DJ, Gooden LK, Pan Y, Parish CL, Waldrop D, Rodriguez A, Colasanti JA, Armstrong WS, Root C, Del Rio C, Castellón PC, Miller M, Pereyra MR. …

Approaches to Offering Hepatitis C Treatment at Syringe Services Programs in the United States: A Scoping Review.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Approaches to Offering Hepatitis C Treatment at Syringe Services Programs in the United States: A Scoping Review. Yoder T, Hirose K, Tsui JI, Feinberg J, Hagan H, Pho MT, Rowan SE. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Apr 8;12(4):ofaf211. doi: 10.109…

Current drug use patterns and HIV and HCV prevalence among people who inject drugs in suburban areas of Malaysia.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Current drug use patterns and HIV and HCV prevalence among people who inject drugs in suburban areas of Malaysia. Pang J, Danaee M, Balasingam Kasinather V, Des Jarlais D, Kamarulzaman A, Mohd Salleh NA. J Int AIDS Soc. 2025 May;28(5)…

Current drug use patterns and HIV and HCV prevalence among people who inject drugs in suburban areas of Malaysia. (2)

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Among People Who Use Drugs in Turkey.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Among People Who Use Drugs in Turkey. Asan A, Turan C, Senormanci O, Sayar MS, Metin S, Hakyemez IN. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Mar 13;12(4):ofaf…

Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Among People Who Use Drugs in Turkey. (2)

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Engagement in hepatitis C virus cascade of care and factors associated with testing among people who inject drugs in Iran.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Engagement in hepatitis C virus cascade of care and factors associated with testing among people who inject drugs in Iran. Khezri M, Tavakoli F, Mehmandoost S, Sharafi H, Zamani O, Bazrafshani MS, Nasiri N, Mirzaei H, Moameri H, Haghdoost AA…

Direct-acting antivirals (DAA) positively affect depression and cognitive function in patients with chronic hepatitis C.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Direct-acting antivirals (DAA) positively affect depression and cognitive function in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Pawłowski T, Radkowski M, Perlejewski K, Szymańska B, Berak H, Horban A, et al. (2025) PLoS ONE 20(4): e0320221. d…

Does HCV treatment completion affect the neurocognitive outcomes in patients on opioid agonist maintenance treatment: A secondary analysis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Does HCV treatment completion affect the neurocognitive outcomes in patients on opioid agonist maintenance treatment: A secondary analysis. Ghosh A, Verma A, De A, Premkumar M, Duseja A, Nehra R, Basu D. Indian J Psychiatry. 2025 Feb;67(2):260-266…

Infective Endocarditis in People Who Inject Drugs-A 5-Year Follow-up: "I've Seen the Needle and the Damage Done".

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Infective Endocarditis in People Who Inject Drugs-A 5-Year Follow-up: "I've Seen the Needle and the Damage Done". Halavaara M, Anttila VJ, Järvinen A. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Feb 5;12(4):ofaf057. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf057. PMID: 40…

New drugs are not enough: addressing social determinants as a critical component of drug-resistant TB care.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

New drugs are not enough: addressing social determinants as a critical component of drug-resistant TB care. Giovenco D, Shah NS, Ansorge K, Operario D, Gandhi NR. IJTLD Open. 2025 Apr 9;2(4):183-186. doi: 10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0075. PMI…

Adjunctive ketamine vs. buprenorphine in co-occurring major depressive disorder and opioid use disorder: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial assessing anxiety symptom severity and craving intensity.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Adjunctive ketamine vs. buprenorphine in co-occurring major depressive disorder and opioid use disorder: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial assessing anxiety symptom severity and craving intensity. Mansoori A, Bazrafshan A, Ahmadi J, M…

Supervised and unsupervised learning reveal heroin-induced impairments in astrocyte structural plasticity.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Supervised and unsupervised learning reveal heroin-induced impairments in astrocyte structural plasticity. Marini M, Niu Y, Zhao H, Mohan A, Koorndyk N, Kruyer A, Labate D. Sci Adv. 2025 May 2;11(18):eads6841. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.ads68…

A Forgotten Heroin Needle Fragment.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A Forgotten Heroin Needle Fragment. Huang CH, Huang JW. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2025 Apr 3;6(3):100106. doi: 10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100106. PMID: 40242404; PMCID: PMC12002980. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12002980/

Heroin-Induced Non-cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: A Rare but Serious Complication.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Heroin-Induced Non-cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: A Rare but Serious Complication. Hegazy Y, Puri P, Durrani R, Patrizi SE, Ghallab M. Cureus. 2025 Mar 31;17(3):e81548. doi: 10.7759/cureus.81548. PMID: 40314044; PMCID: PMC12044322. http…

Opioid prescription patterns and pain severity among patients with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders: a mixed methods study.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Opioid prescription patterns and pain severity among patients with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders: a mixed methods study. Madden EF, Daulys G, Tingey B, Frabis F, Lagisetty P, Kroth PJ, Qeadan F. Pain Rep. 2025 A…

Case Report: Lisdexamfetamine-Induced Delusional Parasitosis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Case Report: Lisdexamfetamine-Induced Delusional Parasitosis. Chen XA, Kelsey J. A Cureus. 2025 Mar 27;17(3):e81305. doi: 10.7759/cureus.81305. PMID: 40291316; PMCID: PMC12034334. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12034334/

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Alterations: Histological and Immunohistochemical Post-Mortem Analysis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Alterations: Histological and Immunohistochemical Post-Mortem Analysis. Palumbo V, Treglia M, Scimeca M, Servadei F, Giacobbi E, Bonfiglio R, Pallocci M, Passalacqua P, Del Duca F, Tittarelli R, Coppeta L, Schiaroli S…

Fungal Infections in People Who Use Drugs.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Fungal Infections in People Who Use Drugs. Portugal Gonzales J, Ostrosky-Zeichner L. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Feb 24;12(4):ofaf107. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf107. PMID: 40242074; PMCID: PMC12001337. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…

ADHS in der Suchtrehabilitation

08. Mai 2025 | National

ADHS in der Suchtrehabilitation Rund ein Fünftel der Menschen mit substanzbezogenen Störungen, die in die stationäre Entwöhnung kommen, weisen eine komorbide ADHS auf. Das stellt die Einrichtungen vor große Herausforderungen, insbesondere im Hinbli…

The organ-specific modulation of malignant processes by opioids: a systematic review of cell culture studies.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The organ-specific modulation of malignant processes by opioids: a systematic review of cell culture studies. Hefteh, N., Welch, O., Sheikh, M. et al. Br J Cancer (2025). doi.org/10.1038/s41416-025-03014-4 https://www.nature.com/a…

Estimation of the prevalence of substance use by wastewater-based epidemiology study in four cities of Guangdong, China.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Estimation of the prevalence of substance use by wastewater-based epidemiology study in four cities of Guangdong, China. Wang W, Wang D, Liu L, Qiu C, Fan J, Jin Y (2025) PLoS ONE 20(4): e0320141. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0…

Banknotes as a Source of Drug and Pharmaceutical Contamination of the Population.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Banknotes as a Source of Drug and Pharmaceutical Contamination of the Population. Petrovičová N, Látalová J, Bimová P, Krivjanská A, Svitková V, Híveš J, Gál M, Fehér M, Vojs Staňová A, Tulipánová A, Drdanová AP, Ryba J, Imreová Z, Nemeček P…

Bundesweiter Ausbau von Drogenkonsumräumen gefordert - Caritas-Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaften veröffentlichen Positionspapier

08. Mai 2025 | National

Bundesweiter Ausbau von Drogenkonsumräumen gefordert - Caritas-Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaften veröffentlichen Positionspapier Berlin/Freiburg, 08.April 2025 - Auf dem Hintergrund des massiven Anstiegs von Todesfällen durch den Konsum illegaler Drogen…

Moral foundations underpinning attitudes toward supervised consumption services across Canada's prairie provinces.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Moral foundations underpinning attitudes toward supervised consumption services across Canada's prairie provinces. Pijl EM, Golding M, Gudi SK, Nayak N, Serieux J, Fries CJ, Billings A, Shaw S, Rabbani R, Laurencelle F, Guest C, Mexico J.&nbs…

Evidence for the efficacy of humanizing narratives to promote support for harm-reduction policies in the United States.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Evidence for the efficacy of humanizing narratives to promote support for harm-reduction policies in the United States. Jones K, Foster S. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 21;22(1):63. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01206-y. PMID: 40259393; PMCID: PMC120105…

Perspectives on a transitional housing program for people who use substances who experience homelessness and live with a mental health issue: a pilot study in an urban northern city in Canada.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Perspectives on a transitional housing program for people who use substances who experience homelessness and live with a mental health issue: a pilot study in an urban northern city in Canada. Morin KA, Aubin N, Molke D, Marsh DC, Jean NS, Ca…

Drug use and harm reduction practices of applicants to a public health vending machine service in Clark County, NV, 2021-2023.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Drug use and harm reduction practices of applicants to a public health vending machine service in Clark County, NV, 2021-2023. Bryant RQ, Reich K, Johnson JA, Delise B, Zhang Y, Lockett C, Allen ST. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 12;22(1):52…

Conceptualizing 'cannabis harm reduction': lessons learned from cannabis compassion clubs and medical dispensaries in British Columbia (Canada).

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Conceptualizing 'cannabis harm reduction': lessons learned from cannabis compassion clubs and medical dispensaries in British Columbia (Canada). Gagnon M, Hobbs H. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 30;22(1):70. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01199-8. P…

Take-Home Naloxon bei Opioidabhängigkeit – Eine Intervention zur Reduktion von opioidbedingten Todesfällen / Take-Home Naloxone in Opioid Dependency: An Intervention to Reduce Opioid-Related Deaths.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Take-Home Naloxon bei Opioidabhängigkeit – Eine Intervention zur Reduktion von opioidbedingten Todesfällen / Take-Home Naloxone in Opioid Dependency: An Intervention to Reduce Opioid-Related Deaths. Fleissner S, Stöver H, Schäffer D, Wod…

Naloxone dosing in the era of synthetic opioids: Applying the Goldilocks principle.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Naloxone dosing in the era of synthetic opioids: Applying the Goldilocks principle. Utrilla MG, Chesney E, Neale J, Metrebian N, Kalk N, Skulberg AK, Dietze P, Smith M, Strang J. Addiction. 2025 Apr 8. doi: 10.1111/add.70060. Epub ahea…

Naloxone dosing by non-medical first-responders at opioid overdoses: findings from a qualitative interview study.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Naloxone dosing by non-medical first-responders at opioid overdoses: findings from a qualitative interview study. Neale J, Cassidy J, Cosgrove S, Carter B, Dascal T, Mackie C, Metrebian N, Strang J. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 18;22(1):58…

EudraVigilance insights: Suspected adverse drug reactions in infants through breastfeeding.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

EudraVigilance insights: Suspected adverse drug reactions in infants through breastfeeding. Heerfordt IM, Gotfredsen DR, Horwitz H, et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2025; 1-6. doi:10.1002/bcp.70063 https://bpspubs.onlin…

Pharmacokinetic Modeling and Model-Based Hypothesis Generation for Dose Optimization of Clonidine in Neonates With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pharmacokinetic Modeling and Model-Based Hypothesis Generation for Dose Optimization of Clonidine in Neonates With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Tang F, Ng CM, Horn J, Bada HS, Leggas M. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2025 May;117(5):1254…

Complex decision-making of people's use of opioid agonist therapy during pregnancy: Troubling the concept of 'non-compliance'.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Complex decision-making of people's use of opioid agonist therapy during pregnancy: Troubling the concept of 'non-compliance'. Schmidt RA, Perez-Brumer A, Kaminski N, Smoke A, Gyan-Mante A, George N, Gomes T, Rush B, Strike C. Soc Sci…

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment Retention Among Pregnant Individuals.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment Retention Among Pregnant Individuals. Ganetsky VS, Krawczyk N, Kennedy-Hendricks A. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Apr 1;8(4):e256069. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.6069. PMID: 40257794; PMCID…

Mindful moms: acceptability and impact of co-designed and digitally delivered video meditations for pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Mindful moms: acceptability and impact of co-designed and digitally delivered video meditations for pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder. Lord SE, Rao D. Ann Med. 2025 Dec;57(1):2486585. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2025.2486…

Buprenorphine Treatment in Pregnancy and Maternal-Infant Outcomes.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Buprenorphine Treatment in Pregnancy and Maternal-Infant Outcomes. Krishnapura SR, McNeer E, Loch SF, Reese T, Dudley J, Phillippi JC, Wiese AD, Dupont WD, Leech AA, Patrick SW. JAMA Health Forum. 2025 Apr 27;6(4.11):e251814. doi: 10.1…

Endocannabinoid System: Focus on Preeclampsia and Cannabis Use.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Endocannabinoid System: Focus on Preeclampsia and Cannabis Use. Harhangi MS, Simons SHP, Bijma HH, Nguyen A, Nguyen TV, Kaitu'u-Lino T, Reiss IKM, Jan Danser AH, Broekhuizen M. Placental Hypertension. 2025 May;82(5):804-815. doi: 10.11…

Prenatal Cannabis Use and Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prenatal Cannabis Use and Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Lo JO, Ayers CK, Yeddala S, et al. JAMA Pediatr. Published online May 05, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.0689 Registrierung…

BA phase I pilot study of a mobile education tool for supporting pregnant women with opioid use disorder.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

BA phase I pilot study of a mobile education tool for supporting pregnant women with opioid use disorder. urduli E, Willoughby JF, Paulsgrove K, Winquist A, McPherson SM, Johnson RK, Jones HE. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2025 Mar 26;15:10…

Monthly buprenorphine depot injection (SUBLOCADE®) for opioid use disorder during pregnancy.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Monthly buprenorphine depot injection (SUBLOCADE®) for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Ramage M, Bishop B, Mangano V, Mankabady B. Am J Addict. 2025 Apr 28. doi: 10.1111/ajad.70034. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40296235. https://o…

Exploring the Determinants of Treatment Completion Among Youth Who Received Medication-Assisted Treatment in the United States.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Exploring the Determinants of Treatment Completion Among Youth Who Received Medication-Assisted Treatment in the United States. Adeniran EA, Quinn M, Liu Y, Brooks B, Pack RP. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Apr 2;13(7):798. doi: 10.3390/healthcare…

Characteristics of accountable care organizations offering methadone to patients with opioid use disorder.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Characteristics of accountable care organizations offering methadone to patients with opioid use disorder. Crawford M, Barsky BA, Huskamp HA, Brunette MF, Meara E. Health Aff Sch. 2025 Apr 9;3(4):qxaf074. doi: 10.1093/haschl/qxaf074. P…

Filling the Treatment Gap: Geographic Expansion of Buprenorphine Providers Across the U.S.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Filling the Treatment Gap: Geographic Expansion of Buprenorphine Providers Across the U.S. Das S, Muhetaer K, Gandotra N, Tomoyasu N. AJPM Focus. 2024 Oct 16;4(1):100284. doi: 10.1016/j.focus.2024.100284. PMID: 40225958; PMCID: PMC1199…

Barriers and facilitators to prescribing buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder among emergency department and other practice setting physicians.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Barriers and facilitators to prescribing buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder among emergency department and other practice setting physicians. Swartz JA, Franceschini D, Marino NM, Call AH, Rosenberger L, Whitehouse S. AIMS…

Inequities in Opioid Administration by Race and Ethnicity for Hospitalized Patients With and Without Substance Use Disorders.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Inequities in Opioid Administration by Race and Ethnicity for Hospitalized Patients With and Without Substance Use Disorders. Rambachan A, Fang MC. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Apr 25. doi: 10.1007/s11606-025-09514-6. Epub ahead of print. PM…

Outcome of Buprenorphine maintenance treatment among Indian females with opioid dependence: Report from a tertiary addiction treatment center.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Outcome of Buprenorphine maintenance treatment among Indian females with opioid dependence: Report from a tertiary addiction treatment center. Mandal P, Ambekar A, Choudhary H, Bagri S. Indian J Psychiatry. 2025 Mar;67(3):303-309. doi…

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in veterans health administration primary care: a qualitative analysis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in veterans health administration primary care: a qualitative analysis. Lott A, Danner AN, Malte CA, Salameh HA, Bachowski D, Gordon AJ, Hagedorn HJ, Frost MC, Williams EC, Saxon AJ, Trim RS…

Individuals 45 Years and Older in Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Scoping Review.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Individuals 45 Years and Older in Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Scoping Review. Gaulen Z, Lunde LH, Alpers SE, Carlsen SL. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Mar 20;22(3):458. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22030458. PMID: 40238591; PMCID: PMC119…

Evaluating the Efficiency and Productivity of Opioid Substitution Treatment Units in Greece: A DEA-Malmquist Analysis.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Evaluating the Efficiency and Productivity of Opioid Substitution Treatment Units in Greece: A DEA-Malmquist Analysis. Trakakis A, Theocharis A, Prezerakos P. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Apr 19;13(8):943. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13080943…

Addressing the Health Needs of People Who Inject Drugs: A Descriptive Analysis of an Inpatient Integrated Care Team Within an Acute Hospital in Scotland.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Addressing the Health Needs of People Who Inject Drugs: A Descriptive Analysis of an Inpatient Integrated Care Team Within an Acute Hospital in Scotland. Chung A, Johnson K, Mulloy B, Mackintosh CL. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Mar 11;1…

Changing age profile and incidence of injecting drug use initiation among people in Australia who inject drugs: evidence from two national repeated cross-sectional studies.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Changing age profile and incidence of injecting drug use initiation among people in Australia who inject drugs: evidence from two national repeated cross-sectional studies. Price O, Maher L, Peacock A, Zolala F, Degenhardt L, Dietze P, Larney…

Ein Chatbot für Suchtfragen?

08. Mai 2025 | National

Ein Chatbot für Suchtfragen? Kann ein KI-basierter Chatbot Fragen aus dem Bereich der Suchthilfe korrekt beantworten und Ratsuchende angemessen unterstützen? Diese Frage soll im Rahmen des SuchtGPT Projektes beantwortet werden. https://suchtgpt.de…

Willkommen bei Recovery Deutschland e.V. (RED)

08. Mai 2025 | National

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SuWoKo Abschlussveranstaltung – 08.09.2025 in Berlin

08. Mai 2025 | National

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Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Care in Pediatrics

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Care in Pediatrics Learning Objectives 1. Identify key trends over time, including risk factors such as age range, social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences that influence drug use and associa…

Investigating the attitude of psychiatrists towards the presence of stigma about COVID-19.

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Investigating the attitude of psychiatrists towards the presence of stigma about COVID-19. Moradi-Gorabpasi F, Khademi M, Taghva A, Shakeri S, Panaghi L. Front Psychiatry. 2025 Apr 2;16:1553197. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1553197. PMID: 4…

Broschüre "Wertschätzende Sprache" - Sensibel sprechen und gewinnen

08. Mai 2025 | National

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Balancing Privacy, Trust, and Equity: Patient Perspectives on Substance Use Disorder Data Sharing.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Balancing Privacy, Trust, and Equity: Patient Perspectives on Substance Use Disorder Data Sharing. Wei M, Todd M, Campbell ANC, Chern D, Lott E, Whitfield MJ, Stavros N, Greenberg E, Grando A. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Apr…

What Has Been Studied About Attitudes and Social Stigma Towards HIV/AIDS? A Global Bibliometric Study with Correlations on Global Health HIV-Related Indicators.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

What Has Been Studied About Attitudes and Social Stigma Towards HIV/AIDS? A Global Bibliometric Study with Correlations on Global Health HIV-Related Indicators. Picón-Jaimes YA, Lozada-Martinez ID, Tosas MR, Tiraboschi J, Fiorillo-Moreno O, B…

Drug Addiction: Failure, Feast and Phoenix.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Drug Addiction: Failure, Feast and Phoenix. Ayres TC, Taylor S. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Mar 3;22(3):370. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22030370. PMID: 40238432; PMCID: PMC11942059. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11942059/

Opportunities and Needs to Advance Prevention of Substance Use Disorders.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Opportunities and Needs to Advance Prevention of Substance Use Disorders. Blanco C, Volkow ND. JAMA Pediatr. 2025;179(5):487–488. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.0007 Anmeldung erforderlich https://jamanetwork.com/journals/…

Regierungswechsel in den USA: Wissenschaft weltweit unter Druck

08. Mai 2025 | International

Regierungswechsel in den USA: Wissenschaft weltweit unter Druck Jahrzehntelang galten die USA mit ihren Wissenschaftseinrichtungen als wichtige Karrierestation internationaler Forschender. Seit dem Amtsantritt von Donald Trump kommt es jedoch zu Um…

USA-China tariffs on pharmaceuticals affect global health equity.

08. Mai 2025 | International

USA-China tariffs on pharmaceuticals affect global health equity. Liu S, Ma J. Lancet. 2025 Apr 29:S0140-6736(25)00780-9. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00780-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40315878. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanc…

WHO. World report on social determinants of health equity, 2025

08. Mai 2025 | International

WHO. World report on social determinants of health equity, 2025 Preventable life expectancy gaps are worsening across social groups, which are cutting lives short, sometimes by decades. Where we are born, grow, live, work and age, and…

ePA. Wieder Sicherheitslücke in der elektronischen Patientenakte entdeckt

08. Mai 2025 | National

ePA. Wieder Sicherheitslücke in der elektronischen Patientenakte entdeckt Nur einen Tag nach dem offiziellen bundesweiten Start der elektronischen Patientenakte haben Experten erneut schwere Sicherheitsmängel festgestellt. Die Verantwortlichen reag…

Endgültige Lösung für Sicherheitsprobleme der elektronischen Patientenakte kommt erst im nächsten Jahr

08. Mai 2025 | National

Endgültige Lösung für Sicherheitsprobleme der elektronischen Patientenakte kommt erst im nächsten Jahr Berlin – Die elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) kommt nicht aus den Schlagzeilen. Kurz nach dem Start am vergangenen Dienstag hat der Chaos Comput…

Elektronische Patientenakte: Freiwillige Nutzung bis Oktober

08. Mai 2025 | National

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Elektronische Patientenakte: Daten für die Wissenschaft

08. Mai 2025 | National

Elektronische Patientenakte: Daten für die Wissenschaft Seltsam hört es sich an, wenn ein Digitalprojekt 20 Jahre nach dem ersten Gesetz nun „langsam“ hochgefahren wird. Die elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) hatte es in den vergangenen zwei Jahrzeh…

DAH. ePA-Start auf Raten verschärft Unsicherheit

08. Mai 2025 | National

DAH. ePA-Start auf Raten verschärft Unsicherheit Deutsche Aidshilfe: Sicherheitslücken schließen, selbstbestimmten Umgang mit den Daten ermöglichen. Erst dann kann die elektronische Patient*innenakte zu einer guten und diskriminierungsfreien…

Elektronische Patientenakte: Antworten auf rechtliche Fragen

08. Mai 2025 | National

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Patient Satisfaction and Resource Utilization Following Introduction of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) in Scottish Prisons.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Patient Satisfaction and Resource Utilization Following Introduction of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) in Scottish Prisons. Sayers C, Mogford D. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2025 Apr 15;16:83-93. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S510467. PMID: 40…

Distributing aluminium foil as harm reduction strategy among people who use drugs in prison.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Distributing aluminium foil as harm reduction strategy among people who use drugs in prison. Clua-García R, Imbernón-Casas M. Rev Esp Sanid Penit. 2025 Jan-Apr;27(1):10-16. doi: 10.18176/resp.00100. PMID: 40260931; PMCID: PMC11995871…

Patient perspectives of jail based MOUD treatment: views of individuals who have returned to the community following incarceration.

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Patient perspectives of jail based MOUD treatment: views of individuals who have returned to the community following incarceration. Santelices C, Ferguson W, Rottapel R, Pivovarova E, Evans E, Stopka T, Friedmann P. Health Justice. 202…

Factors contributing to the expansion of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) within the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC).

08. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Factors contributing to the expansion of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) within the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC). Clayman N, Eamranond P, Hanks H, Mitcheff M, RappaMannion L, York D, Mattis P, Guinen H, Carp A, Ol…

Ukrainekrieg: Leiden und Tod als zynische Routine

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

Ukrainekrieg: Leiden und Tod als zynische Routine Drei Jahre nach dem Beginn des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine ist die Unterstützung der Hilfsorganisation Ärzte ohne Grenzen nötiger denn je. Die chirurgischen Kriegstraumata sind nach…

‘More Chronic Diseases’ – WHO Representative on Ukraine’s Healthcare Progress, Woes and Challenges Ahead

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

‘More Chronic Diseases’ – WHO Representative on Ukraine’s Healthcare Progress, Woes and Challenges Ahead Jarno Habicht, head of the WHO office in Ukraine, affirms the organization’s continuing supporting for Ukraine amid a crisis in healthcare foll…

Digital health intervention reconnects war-affected people living with HIV to healthcare: Ukraine case study.

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

Digital health intervention reconnects war-affected people living with HIV to healthcare: Ukraine case study. Aleksandrenko H, Shevchenko M, Chervak O. Oxf Open Digit Health. 2025 Jan 8;3:oqaf001. doi: 10.1093/oodh/oqaf001. PMID: 40235…

Associations of war exposures, post-migration living difficulties and social support with (complex) PTSD: a cohort study of Ukrainian refugees resettled in Denmark.

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

Associations of war exposures, post-migration living difficulties and social support with (complex) PTSD: a cohort study of Ukrainian refugees resettled in Denmark. Karstoft KI, Bjørndal LD, Pedersen AA, Korchakova N, Power SA, Morton TA, Kou…

War impact on mental health and well-being among Ukrainian and Israeli women: A cross-national comparison.

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

War impact on mental health and well-being among Ukrainian and Israeli women: A cross-national comparison. Reznik A, Pavlenko V, Kurapov A, Zavatska L, Korchakova N, Pavlova I, Romem-Porat SL, Isralowitz R. Glob Ment Health (Camb). 202…

Mental health of Ukrainian researchers during wartime.

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

Mental health of Ukrainian researchers during wartime. Tsybuliak N, Popova A, Lopatina H, Suchikova Y. Glob Public Health. 2025 Dec;20(1):2495328. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2025.2495328. Epub 2025 Apr 21. PMID: 40257856. https://www.tandfonline…

Resilient coping during the Russian-Ukrainian war: Does it buffer the effects of cumulative trauma on ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms?

08. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

Resilient coping during the Russian-Ukrainian war: Does it buffer the effects of cumulative trauma on ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms? Lotzin A, Morozova-Larina O, Paetow A, Schratz L, Keller V, Zarubin I, Krupelnytska L. …

Spreading of SARS-CoV-2 among adult asylum seekers in refugee community shelters in Lübeck, Germany between 2020 and 2022: a mixed-cohort observational and repeated cross-sectional study.

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Spreading of SARS-CoV-2 among adult asylum seekers in refugee community shelters in Lübeck, Germany between 2020 and 2022: a mixed-cohort observational and repeated cross-sectional study. Alvarez-Fischer D, Borsche M, Balck A, Föh B, Hoischen…

China releases white paper on Covid-19 prevention, control and origins tracing

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

China releases white paper on Covid-19 prevention, control and origins tracing BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued a white paper titled "Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China'…

China/USA. China Suggests COVID-19 Originated in US in Response to Trump Allegation

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

China/USA. China Suggests COVID-19 Originated in US in Response to Trump Allegation BEIJING (Reuters) -China restated its case that COVID-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper on its pandemic response released on Wednesday af…

COVID-19: Neuartiger Impfstoff könnte Immunantwort verbessern

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

COVID-19: Neuartiger Impfstoff könnte Immunantwort verbessern Seit Februar ist in der EU ein neuer COVID-19-Impfstoff zugelassen; ein selbst-amplifizierendes mRNA-Vakzin (ARCT-154). Das erstmals 2023 in Japan zugelassene Vakzin war in einer Analyse…

COVID-19-Impfung: Zweite Dosis im selben Arm beschleunigt Immunantwort

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

COVID-19-Impfung: Zweite Dosis im selben Arm beschleunigt Immunantwort Sydney – Die Injektion der zweiten Dosis des Impfstoffs BNT162b2 in denselben Oberarm führte in einer experimentellen Studie zu einem deutlich rascheren Anstieg der Antikörper g…

Resilience of primary healthcare facilities: Experiences from 16 European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed-methods study conducted by EURIPA.

08. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

Resilience of primary healthcare facilities: Experiences from 16 European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed-methods study conducted by EURIPA. Petrazzuoli F, Gokdemir O, Antonopoulou M, Blahová B, Mrduljaš-Đujić N, Dumitra GG, F…

Kurz nach Einführung: Hacker knacken Schutz der E-Patientenakte

02. Mai 2025 | National

Kurz nach Einführung: Hacker knacken Schutz der E-Patientenakte Gesundheitsminister Lauterbach hatte zur Einführung der elektronischen Patientenakte versichert, dass diese sicher sei. Nun ist es Hackern offenbar gelungen, auch die verbesserte…

Suchtforschungstelegramm - Ausgabe 51 - 29.04.2025

02. Mai 2025 | National

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Escalating Doses of Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Buprenorphine-Induced Opioid Withdrawal.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Escalating Doses of Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Buprenorphine-Induced Opioid Withdrawal. Laxton SJ. Cureus. 2025 Mar 13;17(3):e80527. doi: 10.7759/cureus.80527. PMID: 40225488; PMCID: PMC11993309. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/a…

Outpatient Initiation of 7-Day Injectable Buprenorphine: A Direct-to-Inject Case Series.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Outpatient Initiation of 7-Day Injectable Buprenorphine: A Direct-to-Inject Case Series. Rosenwohl-Mack S, Suen LW, Logan AA, Peterson D, Snyder HR. Subst Use Addctn J. 2025 Apr 4:29767342251330412. doi: 10.1177/29767342251330412. Epub…

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome as Consequence of Drug-Drug Interactions: analysis of The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome as Consequence of Drug-Drug Interactions: analysis of The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Novella A, Elli C, Pasina L. Med Princ Pract. 2025 Apr 25:1-12…

Risk of adverse obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women consuming recreational drugs during pregnancy.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Risk of adverse obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women consuming recreational drugs during pregnancy. Kandhasamy, S., Lepigeon, K., Baggio, S. et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 25, 456 (2025). doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07062-1…

Berlin. Schwierige Erfahrungen integrieren

02. Mai 2025 | National

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Data Resource Profile Update: The Opioid Agonist Treatment and Safety II (OATS II) Study, 2001-22, New South Wales, Australia.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Data Resource Profile Update: The Opioid Agonist Treatment and Safety II (OATS II) Study, 2001-22, New South Wales, Australia. Jones N, Ghouse FN, Gibson A, Tran DT, Santo T Jr, Bharat C, Farrell M, Degenhardt L. Int J Epidemiol. 2025…

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02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Distributed Opioids in Morphine Equivalent: A Global Measure of Availability for Palliative Care.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Distributed Opioids in Morphine Equivalent: A Global Measure of Availability for Palliative Care. Knaul FM, Arreola-Ornelas H, Kwete XJ, Bhadelia A, Berterame S, Connor SR, De Lima L, Downing J, Krakauer EL, Méndez-Carniado O, Pastrana T, Pérez-Cru…

Comprehensive Care for People Who Use Drugs: Combining Infectious Diseases Services, Harm Reduction, and Primary Care.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Comprehensive Care for People Who Use Drugs: Combining Infectious Diseases Services, Harm Reduction, and Primary Care. Knodle RD, Messmer SE, Murphy AL, Smith RO, Huyck M, Cotler K, Jimenez AD, Mayer SM. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Apr…

Risk of Relapse Following Discharge from Non-Hospital Residential Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Systematic Review of Studies Published from 2018 to 2022.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Risk of Relapse Following Discharge from Non-Hospital Residential Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Systematic Review of Studies Published from 2018 to 2022. Ware OD, Geiger GR, Rivas VD, Macias Burgos MA, Nehme-Kotocavage L, Bautista TG. …

Pilot Findings From the First Legalized Mobile Retail Pharmacy Clinic in the United States for Infectious Disease Treatment and Prevention Tailored to Reach People Who Use Drugs.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pilot Findings From the First Legalized Mobile Retail Pharmacy Clinic in the United States for Infectious Disease Treatment and Prevention Tailored to Reach People Who Use Drugs. Tarfa A, Di Paola A, Frank CA, Schultheis AM, Brooks R, Shenoi…

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02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

„Kein Freifahrtschein“: Bayern genehmigt drei Cannabisklubs

02. Mai 2025 | National

„Kein Freifahrtschein“: Bayern genehmigt drei Cannabisklubs Bayern genehmigt die ersten nicht-kommerziellen Anbauvereinigungen für Cannabis. Die bayerische Staatsregierung hält die Legalisierung jedoch nach wie vor für einen Fehler. (Faz Net, 24.04…

"You can't incarcerate yourself out of the drug problem in America:" A qualitative examination of Colorado's 2022 Fentanyl criminalization law.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

"You can't incarcerate yourself out of the drug problem in America:" A qualitative examination of Colorado's 2022 Fentanyl criminalization law. LeMasters K, Nall S, Jurecka C, Craft B, Christine P, Binswanger I, Barocas J. Health Just…

Positive Emotion Dysregulation in Opioid Use Disorder and Normalization by Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Positive Emotion Dysregulation in Opioid Use Disorder and Normalization by Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Garland EL, Hudak J, Hanley AW, Bernat E, Froe…

ASAM. Your Source for Addiction Medicine Education

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Best Practices and Emerging Evidence in OUD Treatment

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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4th International Symposium on Drug Consumption Rooms – Straßburg – 18.-19. Juni 2025

02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

4th International Symposium on Drug Consumption Rooms – Straßburg – 18.-19. Juni 2025 Drug consumption rooms, a pillar of harm reduction and human rights : Sharing experiences and challenges of drug public policy. Register before the 6th of…

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02. Mai 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

USA. Experts Say US Aid Slashes Will Hinder Anti-Drug and Crime Efforts in Latam

02. Mai 2025 | International

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02. Mai 2025 | International

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02. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

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02. Mai 2025 | International

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02. Mai 2025 | International

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02. Mai 2025 | International

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02. Mai 2025 | Covid-19

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02. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

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02. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

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02. Mai 2025 | Ukraine

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

How effective are remote and/or digital interventions as part of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery support? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Kwan I, Burchett HED, Macdowall W, D'Souza P, Stansfield C, Knea…

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29. April 2025 | International

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | International

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29. April 2025 | International

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29. April 2025 | International

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The Grid for Reduction of Vulnerability. Comprehensive drug policies increase trust in local government: an analysis of authorities’ and residents’ perspectives in rural US Appalachian and Midwestern counties.

29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Grid for Reduction of Vulnerability. Comprehensive drug policies increase trust in local government: an analysis of authorities’ and residents’ perspectives in rural US Appalachian and Midwestern counties. Liu, X., Chan, Mp.S…

Opioid Settlements in Canada: Avoiding U.S. Pitfalls, Embracing Best Practices.

29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | International

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29. April 2025 | International

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29. April 2025 | International

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | National

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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29. April 2025 | International

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23. April 2025 | National

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23. April 2025 | National

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22. April 2025 | National

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22. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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22. April 2025 | National

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22. April 2025 | International

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22. April 2025 | National

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22. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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22. April 2025 | Covid-19

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22. April 2025 | Covid-19

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22. April 2025 | Covid-19

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21. April 2025 | Ukraine

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Convergence of Cannabis and Psychosis on the Dopamine System. Ahrens J, Ford SD, Schaefer B, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online April 09, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0432 https://jamanetwork.com/journals…

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20. April 2025 | National

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20. April 2025 | National

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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20. April 2025 | International

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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20. April 2025 | International

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20. April 2025 | International

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20. April 2025 | International

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20. April 2025 | International

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20. April 2025 | International

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Frankreich. Brandanschläge auf Gefängnisse in Frankreich

20. April 2025 | International

Frankreich. Brandanschläge auf Gefängnisse in Frankreich Mehrere französische Gefängnisse sind in der Nacht zum Ziel von Angriffen geworden: Autos gingen in Flammen auf, es fielen Schüsse. Der Justizminister vermutet dahinter eine Reaktion de…

Frankfurt/M. IHK warnt vor neuem Suchthilfezentrum im Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel

20. April 2025 | National

Frankfurt/M. IHK warnt vor neuem Suchthilfezentrum im Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel Eigentümer im Bahnhofsviertel sind gegen ein Suchthilfezentrum in der Niddastraße. Auch die IHK meint, der Standort berge Risiken. (Frankfurter Rundschau, 18.04.2025)…

Kritik am bundesweit ersten Suchthilfezentrum für Crack-Abhängige

20. April 2025 | National

Kritik am bundesweit ersten Suchthilfezentrum für Crack-Abhängige Es ist die FDP, die scharfe Kritik am Standort für das neue, bundesweit erste Suchthilfezentrum für Crack-Abhängige in Frankfurt übt und damit die Grünen-Politikerin und Sozialdezern…

Frankfurter Drogenpolitik. Mieter erfahren zufällig von geplantem Crack-Suchthilfezentrum

20. April 2025 | National

Frankfurter Drogenpolitik. Mieter erfahren zufällig von geplantem Crack-Suchthilfezentrum Frankfurt will die offene Drogenszene im Bahnhofsviertel mit einem neuen Suchthilfezentrum für Crack-Abhängige in den Griff bekommen. Allerdings ist das…

Drogenszene im Bahnhofsviertel Immobilie für Crack-Suchthilfezentrum in Frankfurt gefunden

20. April 2025 | National

Drogenszene im Bahnhofsviertel Immobilie für Crack-Suchthilfezentrum in Frankfurt gefunden Bereits seit einigen Jahren geistert die Idee eines Suchthilfezentrums speziell für Crack-Süchtige durch die Frankfurter Stadtpolitik. Nun scheint eine…

Start für alle Kassenpatienten Millionen Versicherte haben elektronischer Patientenakte widersprochen

20. April 2025 | National

Start für alle Kassenpatienten Millionen Versicherte haben elektronischer Patientenakte widersprochen Ende April soll die elektronische Patientenakte starten. Rund fünf Prozent der Versicherten haben bisher Widerspruch eingelegt. Die Zahlen v…

BMG gibt Zeitplan bekannt: Einführung der ePA in Praxen ab 29. April - Verpflichtende Nutzung ab 1. Oktober

20. April 2025 | National

BMG gibt Zeitplan bekannt: Einführung der ePA in Praxen ab 29. April - Verpflichtende Nutzung ab 1. Oktober 17.04.2025 - In knapp zwei Wochen beginnt die Einführung der elektronischen Patientenakte in den Praxen. Ärzte und Psychotherapeuten können…

Elektronische Patientenakte kann ab 29. April bundesweit genutzt werden

20. April 2025 | National

Elektronische Patientenakte kann ab 29. April bundesweit genutzt werden In genau zwei Wochen geht die elektronische Patientenakte im Rahmen einer „Hochlaufphase“ landesweit an den Start. Den Termin hat das Bundesgesundheitsministerium heute in eine…

Korruptionsaffäre: Staatsanwaltschaft Hannover in Erklärungsnot

20. April 2025 | National

Korruptionsaffäre: Staatsanwaltschaft Hannover in Erklärungsnot In der Affäre um einen mutmaßlich korrupten Staatsanwalt gerät die Staatsanwaltschaft Hannover in Bedrängnis. Möglicherweise wusste sie über die Vorwürfe gegen Yashar G. früher Beschei…

Lessons Learned From Drug Decriminalization Remedies in British Columbia.

20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Lessons Learned From Drug Decriminalization Remedies in British Columbia. Kelly JF. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online April 14, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.1006 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullartic…

Drug Decriminalization in British Columbia and Changes in Drug Crime and Opioid and Stimulant Harms.

20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Drug Decriminalization in British Columbia and Changes in Drug Crime and Opioid and Stimulant Harms. Gaudreault A, Talarico R, Herder M, Myran DT. JAMA. Published online April 14, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.3006 https://jamanetw…

Barriers to Universal Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in US Jails.

20. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Barriers to Universal Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in US Jails. Flanagan Balawajder E, Ducharme L, Taylor BG, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(4):e255340. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.5340 https…

Barriers to Universal Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in US Jails. (2)

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The Use of Novel Stimulants in ADHD Self-Medication: A Mixed Methods Analysis.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Use of Novel Stimulants in ADHD Self-Medication: A Mixed Methods Analysis. Holborn T, Schifano F, Smith E, Deluca P. Brain Sci. 2025 Mar 10;15(3):292. doi: 10.3390/brainsci15030292. PMID: 40149813; PMCID: PMC11940814. https://pmc…

Abuse of gabapentinoids in individuals with substance use disorders.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Abuse of gabapentinoids in individuals with substance use disorders. Sağlam İ, Aslan R, Akgür SA, Kurtulmuş Y. J Forensic Sci. 2025 Mar 26. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.70028. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40139967. Abstract https://pubmed.nc…

Tapentadol as a drug of abuse - A preliminary report.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Tapentadol as a drug of abuse - A preliminary report. Shivaprakash P, Shukla L, Joshi S, Mahadevan J, Kandasamy A, Chand PK, Benegal V, Murthy P. Indian J Psychiatry. 2025 Feb;67(2):256-259. doi: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychi…

The burden of unlawful use of opioid and associated epidemiological characteristics in Africa: A scoping review.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The burden of unlawful use of opioid and associated epidemiological characteristics in Africa: A scoping review. Onohuean H, Oosthuizen F. PLoS One. 2025 Mar 7;20(3):e0317036. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317036. PMID: 40053543; PMCID: P…

Does Cannabis Use Contribute to Schizophrenia? A Causation Analysis Based on Epidemiological Evidence.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Does Cannabis Use Contribute to Schizophrenia? A Causation Analysis Based on Epidemiological Evidence. Pourebrahim S, Ahmad T, Rottmann E, Schulze J, Scheller B. Biomolecules. 2025 Mar 4;15(3):368. doi: 10.3390/biom15030368. PMID: 4014…

The Pharmacology of Cannabinoids in Chronic Pain.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Pharmacology of Cannabinoids in Chronic Pain. Cortez-Resendiz A, Leiter TJ, Riela SM, Graziane NM, Raup-Konsavage WM, Vrana KE. Med Cannabis Cannabinoids. 2025 Feb 5;8(1):31-46. doi: 10.1159/000543813. PMID: 40046175; PMCID: PMC118…

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Rising Complication.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Rising Complication. Peles S, Khalife R, Magliocco A. Cureus. 2025 Feb 13;17(2):e78958. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78958. PMID: 40091958; PMCID: PMC11910202. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11910202/

Methadone and Buprenorphine as Medication for Addiction Treatment Diversely Affect Inflammation and Craving Depending on Their Doses.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Methadone and Buprenorphine as Medication for Addiction Treatment Diversely Affect Inflammation and Craving Depending on Their Doses. Leventelis C, Veskoukis AS, Rojas Gil AP, Papadopoulos P, Garderi M, Angeli A, Kampitsi A, Tsironi M. …

Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. Nosyk B, Min JE, Homayra F, et al. JAMA. 2024;332(21):1822–1831. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.16954 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticl…

Initiation and Dosing of Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Narrative Review of Emerging Approaches for Patients Who Use Fentanyl.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Initiation and Dosing of Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Narrative Review of Emerging Approaches for Patients Who Use Fentanyl. Lee KW, Mead A, Ghauri I, Hollett B, Drolet M, Kozicky JM. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2025 Mar 25;16:71-82. doi…

Trends in Extended-Release and Non-Extended-Release Buprenorphine Dispensing.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Trends in Extended-Release and Non-Extended-Release Buprenorphine Dispensing. Stopka TJ, Dalvi N, Young LD, Shrestha S, Valerio DD, Walley AY. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Apr 1;8(4):e253158. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3158. PMID: 40184…

Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. (2)

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. Nosyk B, Min JE, Homayra F, Kurz M, Guerra-Alejos BC, Yan R, Piske M, Seaman SR, Bach P, Greenland S, Karim ME, Siebert U, Bruneau J, Gustafson P, Kampman K, Korthu…

An Overview of the Potential for Pharmacokinetic Interactions Between Drugs and Cannabis Products in Humans.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

An Overview of the Potential for Pharmacokinetic Interactions Between Drugs and Cannabis Products in Humans. Caicedo DA, Pérez-Mañá C, Farré M, Papaseit E. Pharmaceutics. 2025 Mar 1;17(3):319. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17030319. PMID: 401429…

Zahl der Drogentoten in BW steigt drastisch - Problem sind Mischungen

18. April 2025 | National

Zahl der Drogentoten in BW steigt drastisch - Problem sind Mischungen Lange Zeit ist die Zahl der Drogentoten in Baden-Württemberg gesunken, nun zeigt sich aber ein heftiger Umschwung. Das Problem ist nicht eine einzelne Droge, sondern Mischkonsum…

Weniger Drogentote in NRW - Trend unterbrochen

18. April 2025 | National

Weniger Drogentote in NRW - Trend unterbrochen Die Zahl der Drogentoten in Nordrhein-Westfalen ist nach jahrelangem starkem Anstieg erstmals gesunken. Nach dem Negativ-Rekord von 872 Drogentoten im Jahr 2023 sank die Zahl um fast zwölf Prozen…

Update der S3-Leitlinie zum Lungenkarzinom erschienen

18. April 2025 | National

Update der S3-Leitlinie zum Lungenkarzinom erschienen Berlin – Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin (DGP) hat zusammen mit der Deutschen Krebsgesellschaft (DKG) ein Update der Living-Guideline „Prävention, Diagnostik, Ther…

Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Cannabis Use: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Cannabis Use: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. Kamel I, Mahmoud AK, Twayana AR, Younes AM, Horn B, Dietzius H. JACC Adv. 2025 Mar 12:101698. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.10…

Lachgas-induzierte funikuläre Myelopathie - Laughing gas-induced funicular myelopathy

18. April 2025 | National

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Four decades of overdose prevention centres: lessons for the future from a realist review.

18. April 2025 | International

Four decades of overdose prevention centres: lessons for the future from a realist review. Keemink JR, Stevens A, Shirley-Beavan S, Khadjesari Z, Shorter GW. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Mar 20;22(1):36. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01178-z. PMID: 4…

Four decades of overdose prevention centres: lessons for the future from a realist review.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Kanada. Despite Court Win, Few Consumption Sites Saved From Ontario Shutdown

18. April 2025 | International

Kanada. Despite Court Win, Few Consumption Sites Saved From Ontario Shutdown Harm reduction advocates in Ontario succeeded in winning a court injunction against a new provincial law barring supervised consumption sites from operating within 2…

Kanada. Despite Court Win, Few Consumption Sites Saved From Ontario Shutdown

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

"You take care of people, people will take care of you": Moral Economies and an Unpredictable Drug Market.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

"You take care of people, people will take care of you": Moral Economies and an Unpredictable Drug Market. Gould EE, Ganesh SS, DiMario AJ, Huh J, Bluthenthal RN, Ceasar RC. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 2;20(4):e0320423. doi: 10.1371/journal.pon…

Implementation of harm reduction services for people who use drugs provided by pharmacy staff: a scoping review protocol.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Implementation of harm reduction services for people who use drugs provided by pharmacy staff: a scoping review protocol. Navarrete J, Hughes C, Kung JY, Salokangas E, Taylor M, Hyshka E. BMJ Open. 2025 Mar 21;15(3):e093272. doi: 10.11…

Beliefs of US chiefs of police about substance use disorder, fentanyl exposure, overdose response, and use of discretion: results from a national survey.

18. April 2025 | International

Beliefs of US chiefs of police about substance use disorder, fentanyl exposure, overdose response, and use of discretion: results from a national survey. Bailey A, Andraka-Christou B, Rouhani S, Clark MH, Atkins D, Del Pozo B. Health J…

Beliefs of US chiefs of police about substance use disorder, fentanyl exposure, overdose response, and use of discretion: results from a national survey.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Welfare first: transforming harm reduction at UK festivals.

18. April 2025 | International

Welfare first: transforming harm reduction at UK festivals. Janes J. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Mar 22;22(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01184-1. PMID: 40121490; PMCID: PMC11929186. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11929186/

Welfare first: transforming harm reduction at UK festivals.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Welfare first: transforming harm reduction at UK festivals. (2)

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USA. San Francisco ends policy of providing drug paraphernalia without treatment

18. April 2025 | International

USA. San Francisco ends policy of providing drug paraphernalia without treatment San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday announced that the city would no longer give users free paraphernalia to consume drugs without providing treatment counse…

USA. San Francisco ends policy of providing drug paraphernalia without treatment

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Anonymous Opt-Out HIV and hepatitis C screening at a syringe services program in Florida.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Anonymous Opt-Out HIV and hepatitis C screening at a syringe services program in Florida. Henderson H, Wilson J, McCoy B, Sarmento M, Oxner A. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Mar 12;22(1):30. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01182-3. PMID: 40075495; PMCID…

Perspectives of syringe services program operators in Michigan on their relationship with substance use treatment: a qualitative study.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Perspectives of syringe services program operators in Michigan on their relationship with substance use treatment: a qualitative study. Reid MC, Harris SJ, Grieb SM, Gattine S, Lukco Z, Hool B, Aguirre M, Aranda FA, Tomko C, Whaley S, Saloner B, Al…

Presumptive Tests for Xylazine-A Computer Vision Approach.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Presumptive Tests for Xylazine-A Computer Vision Approach. Chang HY, Donnachie K, McCabe TJD, Barrington H, Carlysle-Davies F, Ceniccola-Campos K, Reid M. Anal Sci Adv. 2025 Apr 1;6(1):e70008. doi: 10.1002/ansa.70008. PMID: 40177113; P…

Detection of benzodiazepines in the unregulated drug supply using point of care and confirmatory drug checking technologies: A validation study.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Detection of benzodiazepines in the unregulated drug supply using point of care and confirmatory drug checking technologies: A validation study. Crepeault H, Tobias S, Angelucci J, Dubland S, Lysyshyn M, Wood E, Ti L. Drug Alcohol Depe…

Is fentanyl in everything? Examining the unexpected occurrence of illicit opioids in British Columbia's drug supply.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Is fentanyl in everything? Examining the unexpected occurrence of illicit opioids in British Columbia's drug supply. Wallace B, Shkolnikov I, Kielty C, Robinson D, Gozdzialski L, Joshua J, Margolese A, Gonzalez-Nieto P, Saatchi A, Abruzzi L…

Europa. Syringe residues analysis (ESCAPE)

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Europa. Syringe residues analysis (ESCAPE) Overview Available data on the substances injected by users are based on self-reports collected in drug treatment registries or ad-hoc surveys. While these data are informative, they are often avail…

Organizational perspectives on the impacts of scaling up overdose education and naloxone distribution in Kentucky.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Organizational perspectives on the impacts of scaling up overdose education and naloxone distribution in Kentucky. Knudsen HK, Back-Haddix S, Andrews-Higgins S, Goetz M, Davis OA, Oyler DR, Walsh SL, Freeman PR. Addict Sci Clin Pract…

Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico

18. April 2025 | International

Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Pentagon official said Tuesday that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in…

Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels

18. April 2025 | International

Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels The administration has increased surveillance flights over Mexico as it tries to track the powerful cartels that dominate the fentanyl trade. (NBC News, USA, 08.04.2025) https://www.nbcn…

Over the counter naloxone nasal spray: A new hope for opioid crisis management in Pakistan.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Over the counter naloxone nasal spray: A new hope for opioid crisis management in Pakistan. Khan ZA, Anfaal Z, Shaheer M. J Pak Med Assoc. 2025 Mar;75(3):531. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.21348. PMID: 40143509. https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/pub…

Effectiveness of naloxone distribution in community settings to reduce opioid overdose deaths among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Effectiveness of naloxone distribution in community settings to reduce opioid overdose deaths among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fischer LS, Asher A, Stein R, Becasen J, Doreson A, Mermin J, Meltzer MI, Edlin B…

Opioid-associated cardiac arrest: A systematic review of intra-arrest naloxone and other opioid-specific advanced life-support therapies.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Opioid-associated cardiac arrest: A systematic review of intra-arrest naloxone and other opioid-specific advanced life-support therapies. Grunau B, O'Neil BJ, Giustini D, Drennan IR, Lavonas EJ; Advanced Life Support Task Force of the Interna…

Precision through Electric-Field Assisted Automatable High Throughput Sample Preparation of Dried Blood Spots for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Precision through Electric-Field Assisted Automatable High Throughput Sample Preparation of Dried Blood Spots for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Fariha R, Murphy J, Walters N, Rothkopf E, Okoh OD, Lawandy NM, Tripathi A. Detection. SLAS Techno…

Adapting a Risk Prediction Tool for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Adapting a Risk Prediction Tool for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Thomas J. Reese, Andrew D. Wiese, Ashley A. Leech, Henry J. Domenico, Elizabeth A. McNeer, Sharon E. Davis, Michael E. Matheny, Adam W…

Perinatal healthcare experiences of pregnant and parenting people with a history of substance use disorder: a qualitative study.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Perinatal healthcare experiences of pregnant and parenting people with a history of substance use disorder: a qualitative study. Franco-Rowe CY, Lee-Winn AE, Williams VN, Lopez C, Tung GJ, Allison MA. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025 Mar…

Split-dosing of Methadone During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period: A Systematic Review of Outcomes.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Split-dosing of Methadone During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period: A Systematic Review of Outcomes. Khan NZ, Hand DJ, Qian E, Conklin JL, Johnson E, McCarthy JJ, Ramage M, Rudolf V, Schauberger C, Stoller KB, Terplan M, Jones HE. J Addi…

Cocaine perturbs neurodevelopment and increases neuroinflammation in a prenatal cerebral organoid model.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cocaine perturbs neurodevelopment and increases neuroinflammation in a prenatal cerebral organoid model. Davis JL, Kennedy C, McMahon CL, Keegan L, Clerkin S, Treacy NJ, Hoban AE, Kelly Y, Brougham DF, Crean J, Murphy KJ. Transl Psychiatry…

"I don't let anybody die on my watch": perspectives on the intersection of community overdose response and emergency medical services among people who use drugs in Seattle,

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

"I don't let anybody die on my watch": perspectives on the intersection of community overdose response and emergency medical services among people who use drugs in Seattle, WA. Wettemann C, Perlmutter DL, Frohe T, Ryan T, Williams GW, Holland…

Comparative effectiveness of methadone take-home dose initiation in British Columbia, Canada: protocol for a population-based retrospective cohort study using target trial guidelines.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Comparative effectiveness of methadone take-home dose initiation in British Columbia, Canada: protocol for a population-based retrospective cohort study using target trial guidelines. Hossain MB, Guerra-Alejos BC, Kurz M, Min JE, Karim ME, Se…

Delay among opioid users in seeking first addiction treatment.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Delay among opioid users in seeking first addiction treatment. Ortega Muela C, Rodríguez Mincholé M, Donat López M, Henares Montiel J, García-Page Fernández R, Belza Egozcue MJ, Pulido Manzanero J, Sordo Del Castillo L Adicciones. 2025…

Impact of an opioid use disorder medication implementation intervention on hospitalization and emergency department utilization in the Veterans Health Administration.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Impact of an opioid use disorder medication implementation intervention on hospitalization and emergency department utilization in the Veterans Health Administration. Frost MC, Malte CA, Kennedy AJ, Saxon AJ, Gordon AJ, Hagedorn HJ, Williams…

'I'm on the coast and I'm on methadone': A qualitative study examining access to opioid agonist treatment in rural and coastal British Columbia.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

'I'm on the coast and I'm on methadone': A qualitative study examining access to opioid agonist treatment in rural and coastal British Columbia. Hodgson K, Bowles JM, Mansoor M, Rooke E, Bardwell G. Can J Rural Med. 2024 Jul 1;29(3):11…

Prescribing practices in opioid agonist treatment and changes in compliance to clinical dosing guidelines in British Columbia, Canada.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prescribing practices in opioid agonist treatment and changes in compliance to clinical dosing guidelines in British Columbia, Canada. Guerra-Alejos BC, Yan Y, Kurz M, Mudalige N, Min JE, Homayra F, Nosyk B. Addiction. 2024 Aug;119(8)…

Trends in Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Trends in Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Gupta S, James A, Miles J, Samples H, Crystal S, Simon K. JAMA Health Forum. 2025;6(4):e250393. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.0393 https://jaman…

Methadone in the madness: a case series and review of methadone management in hospital settings.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Methadone in the madness: a case series and review of methadone management in hospital settings. Mullins CF, Walsh S, Fitzgerald J. Pain Manag. 2025 Mar 31:1-8. doi: 10.1080/17581869.2025.2479411. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40162830…

The opioid epidemic in rural communities: Can telehealth increase access to medications for opioid use disorder and offset barriers to care?

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The opioid epidemic in rural communities: Can telehealth increase access to medications for opioid use disorder and offset barriers to care? Meyers K, Herman S, Schuler H, Mun C, Bresani E, Payne RK. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2025 Mar 1;271…

Cannabis use disorder: an overview of treatment approaches in Europe. (2)

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis use disorder: an overview of treatment approaches in Europe. Hoch E, Murawski M, Ferri M, Feingold D. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2025 Mar;275(2):315-326. doi: 10.1007/s00406-025-01964-7. Epub 2025 Mar 4. PMID: 40035833…

Hospital Addiction Consultation Service and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: The START Randomized Clinical Trial.

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Hospital Addiction Consultation Service and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: The START Randomized Clinical Trial. Ober AJ, Murray-Krezan C, Page K, et al. JAMA Intern Med. Published online April 07, 2025. doi:10.1001/…

Provision of medications to treat opioid use disorder via a mobile health unit: A scoping review

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Provision of medications to treat opioid use disorder via a mobile health unit: A scoping review Bailey, Amelia et al. Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, Volume 164, 209431 Abstract https://www.jsatjournal.com/article/S294…

Research and analysis. The impact of drug-related law enforcement activity on serious violence and homicide: A systematic review

18. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Research and analysis. The impact of drug-related law enforcement activity on serious violence and homicide: A systematic review Authors: RAND Europe, Published 27 March 2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/drug-related-law-enforc…

S3-Leitlinie Prävention, Diagnostik, Therapie und Nachsorge des Lungenkarzinoms - Living Guideline

18. April 2025 | National

S3-Leitlinie Prävention, Diagnostik, Therapie und Nachsorge des Lungenkarzinoms - Living Guideline Version:4.0, Stand:02.04.2025 AWMF, aufgerufen am 12.04.2025 https://register.awmf.org/de/leitlinien/detail/020-007OL

Ecuador. Ecuador vor der Stichwahl: Die Trommlerjungen

18. April 2025 | International

Ecuador. Ecuador vor der Stichwahl: Die Trommlerjungen Ecuador lässt seine Ärmsten im Stich. Jungen fallen in die Hände von Drogengangs. Trommelgruppen wie in der Großstadt Guayaquil bieten Alternativen. (taz, 11.04.2025) https://taz.de/Ecua…

Ecuador. Violence Shadows Ecuador's Presidential Election

18. April 2025 | International

Ecuador. Violence Shadows Ecuador's Presidential Election The drug trade has deepened the security crisis in Ecuador, which will elect a new leader on April 13. (Council on Foreign Relations, USA, 07.04.2025) https://www.thinkglobalhealth.or…

Daughter of Coca (Audio)

18. April 2025 | International

Daughter of Coca (Audio) Coca had, in some ways, liberated Ana and helped her family. But the cocaine trade had cursed her. In Colombia, farming coca for cocaine production provides an alternative livelihood in the midst of poverty and state aband…

Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing

18. April 2025 | International

Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing "The Albanian mafia would call me and say: 'We want to send 500kg of drugs.' If you don't accept, they kill you." César (not his real name) is a member of the Latin Kings, a…

Irak. Iraqi Forces Seize 400,000 Captagon Pills Near Syrian Border in Major Drug Bust

18. April 2025 | International

Irak. Iraqi Forces Seize 400,000 Captagon Pills Near Syrian Border in Major Drug Bust Iraqi forces are cracking down on Captagon smuggling along the Syrian-Iraqi border, with this seizure following last week's interception of an attempt to sm…

Trumps Forschungsfeindlichkeit hat Folgen

18. April 2025 | International

Trumps Forschungsfeindlichkeit hat Folgen Berlin – US-Präsident Donald Trump gilt nicht als Freund von Bildung und Wissenschaft. Etliche Stellenstreichungen und Budgetkürzungen wurden für die US-Forschung festgelegt, zudem kehrte sich Trump von der…

Global Drug Policy: “Countries are being freed up to actually speak their Minds minds”

18. April 2025 | International

Global Drug Policy: “Countries are being freed up to actually speak their Minds minds” For the second year in a row, what had been an uneventful, consensus-driven United Nations meeting on drug policy saw unexpected drama and signs of real change…

UNODC. CND68: Historic vote initiates overdue review of UN drug control “machinery”

18. April 2025 | International

UNODC. CND68: Historic vote initiates overdue review of UN drug control “machinery” UN Member States initiate an overdue review of the UN drug control “machinery” with a newly emerging political alliance. (IDPC, UK, 18.03.2025) https://idpc.net/bl…

The human cost of policy shifts: The fallout of US foreign aid cuts on harm reduction programming and people who use drugs

18. April 2025 | International

The human cost of policy shifts: The fallout of US foreign aid cuts on harm reduction programming and people who use drugs The impact of US foreign aid cuts on the health and well-being of people who use drugs has been massive and monumental. The I…

Ungarn. Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s new war on drugs

18. April 2025 | International

Ungarn. Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s new war on drugs Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared a war on drug traffickers, announcing that Hungary will amend its constitution to criminalise drug use. However, civil society warns that this approa…

Countries are already experiencing significant health system disruptions – WHO

18. April 2025 | International

Countries are already experiencing significant health system disruptions – WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) issues warning on health service disruptions reported in 70% of its surveyed country offices as a result of sudden suspensions and re…

Ministerium kündigt bundesweiten ePA-Start für den 29. April an

18. April 2025 | National

Ministerium kündigt bundesweiten ePA-Start für den 29. April an Berlin – Das Bundesgesundheitsministerium (BMG) gibt den Startschuss zum bundesweiten Roll-out der elektronischen Patientenakte (ePA). (aerzteblatt.de, 15.04.2025) https://www.aerzteb…

Bremen verbietet Lachgas für Jugendliche

18. April 2025 | National

Bremen verbietet Lachgas für Jugendliche Bremen – Der Verkauf von Lachgas an Jugendliche wird in Bremen verboten. Der Senat der Hansestadt untersagte auch den Verkauf des Gases in Kiosken, Tankstellen, Zeitungsverkaufsstellen sowie aus Automaten, b…

Gesetzentwurf zu Strafverschärfung bei K.o.-Tropfen im Bundesrat vorgelegt

18. April 2025 | National

Gesetzentwurf zu Strafverschärfung bei K.o.-Tropfen im Bundesrat vorgelegt Berlin – Nordrhein-Westfalen hat im Bundesrat einen Gesetzentwurf zu härteren Strafen für das Verabreichen von K.o.-Tropfen vorgestellt. Der heute vorgelegte Entwurf…

Häufig gestellte Fragen zur Betäubungsmittel-Verschreibungsverordnung (BtMVV) und zum Betäubungsmittelgesetz (BtMG) für Ärzte, Apotheker und Fachkräfte

18. April 2025 | National

Häufig gestellte Fragen zur Betäubungsmittel-Verschreibungsverordnung (BtMVV) und zum Betäubungsmittelgesetz (BtMG) für Ärzte, Apotheker und Fachkräfte BfArM - Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, Stand 04.11.2024 https://www.bfarm…

Clinical outcomes of admitted patients with COVID and an opioid overdose.

18. April 2025 | Covid-19

Clinical outcomes of admitted patients with COVID and an opioid overdose. Gerstein B, Brewer KL, Tumin D, Hack JB. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 May;91:8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2025.02.015. Epub 2025 Feb 12. PMID: 39978119. Abstract https://…

The impact of increased telehealth use on the treatment of substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.

18. April 2025 | Covid-19

The impact of increased telehealth use on the treatment of substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qeadan F, Shimizu S, Tingey B, Kroth PJ, Markossian T. SSM Popul Health. 2025 Mar 14;30:101780. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2025.1…

Österreich. Suizid einer österreichischen Ärztin: Droh-Mail-Schreiber freigesprochen

18. April 2025 | Covid-19

Österreich. Suizid einer österreichischen Ärztin: Droh-Mail-Schreiber freigesprochen Wels – Im Prozess um den Suizid einer österreichischen Ärztin ist ein deutscher Coronamaßnahmengegner freigesprochen worden. Das Landgericht im oberösterreichische…

WHO-Mitgliedstaaten einigen sich auf historisches Pandemieabkommen

18. April 2025 | Covid-19

WHO-Mitgliedstaaten einigen sich auf historisches Pandemieabkommen Genf – Durchbruch bei Pandemieabkommen: Nach zähen Verhandlungen haben die WHO-Mitgliedstaaten einem historischen Abkommen zugestimmt, mit dem sie sich besser auf künftige Pandemien…

Elektronische Patientenakte: Lauterbach kündigt Ausweitung der Testphase an

08. April 2025 | National

Elektronische Patientenakte: Lauterbach kündigt Ausweitung der Testphase an In den kommenden Wochen soll die elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) in eine „Hochlaufphase“ außerhalb der Modellregionen eintreten können. Das erklärte Bundesgesundheitsmini…

Fachtag: Fentanyl und Co. Herausforderungen und Risiken synthetischer Opioide - 18. Juni 2025, 13:00 bis 17:00 Uhr

08. April 2025 | National

Fachtag: Fentanyl und Co. Herausforderungen und Risiken synthetischer Opioide - 18. Juni 2025, 13:00 bis 17:00 Uhr Veranstaltungsort: Hybride Veranstaltung Veranstalter: Drogenreferat der Stadt Frankfurt am Main in Kooperation mit BASIS – Be…

The promising use of an emergency department observation unit to manage patients with opioid use disorder.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The promising use of an emergency department observation unit to manage patients with opioid use disorder. Tran T, Imperato N, Dym A, Rosania A, Nelson L, Ramdin C, Santos C. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Feb 6;92:152-155. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2…

Antenatal Opioid Exposure and Global and Regional Brain Volumes in Newborns.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Antenatal Opioid Exposure and Global and Regional Brain Volumes in Newborns. Wu Y, Merhar SL, Bann CM, et al. JAMA Pediatr. Published online April 07, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.0277 https://jamanetwork.com/j…

Increasing take-home naloxone kit distribution to patients with substance use disorder before hospital discharge: a quality improvement project.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Increasing take-home naloxone kit distribution to patients with substance use disorder before hospital discharge: a quality improvement project. Wong D, Jia L. BMJ Open Qual. 2025 Mar 17;14(1):e002908. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002908. P…

Carrying, Purchase, and Use.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Carrying, Purchase, and Use. Jacobson M, Powell D. Naloxone Knowledge, JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Mar 3;8(3):e2462698. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.62698. PMID: 40029657; PMCID: PMC11877168. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC118…

Support. Don’t Punish - Global Day of Action 2025 - Reclaim power. Resist injustice. Reform drug laws.

08. April 2025 | International

Support. Don’t Punish - Global Day of Action 2025 - Reclaim power. Resist injustice. Reform drug laws. The Support. Don’t Punish campaign is a lifeline for democratic accountability and civic participation. For over a decade, we have organised…

Drug testing after use: what insights can be gained from a harm reduction perspective on visitors of the drugs information and monitoring system (DIMS) in the Netherlands?

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Drug testing after use: what insights can be gained from a harm reduction perspective on visitors of the drugs information and monitoring system (DIMS) in the Netherlands? Schiavone S, Hutten NRPW, Bove M, Morgese MG, Trabace L, Smit-Rigter L…

What's old is new again: opioid and benzodiazepine actions on ventilation, a reminder of the importance of knowing one's drugs.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

What's old is new again: opioid and benzodiazepine actions on ventilation, a reminder of the importance of knowing one's drugs. Meissner K, Kharasch ED. Br J Anaesth. 2025 Apr;134(4):903-905. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.01.014. Epub 2025 F…

The Impact of CYP2D6 metabolizer phenotypes on the EDDP/methadone metabolic ratio: A comprehensive analysis.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Impact of CYP2D6 metabolizer phenotypes on the EDDP/methadone metabolic ratio: A comprehensive analysis. Wilmes V, Kettner M, Corvest E, Verhoff MA, Kauferstein S. Forensic Sci Int. 2025 Mar 7;370:112445. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2…

Diversion of diacetylmorphine in heroin-assisted treatment - a focus group study among patients and treatment providers.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Diversion of diacetylmorphine in heroin-assisted treatment - a focus group study among patients and treatment providers. Strickler E, Wicki Z, Westenberg JN, Strasser J, Lang UE, Dürsteler KM, Meyer M, Vogel M. Eur Addict Res. 2025 Mar…

Psilocin fosters neuroplasticity in iPSC-derived human cortical neuronse

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Psilocin fosters neuroplasticity in iPSC-derived human cortical neuronse Malin Schmidt, Anne Hoffrichter, Mahnaz Davoudi, Sandra Horschitz, Thorsten Lau, Marcus Meinhardt, Rainer Spanagel, Julia Ladewig, Georg Köhr, Philipp Koch, 2025 Life14…

Psilocybin: Neue Erkenntnisse zum Wirkmechanismus

08. April 2025 | National

Psilocybin: Neue Erkenntnisse zum Wirkmechanismus Mannheim – Der Psychoaktive Wirkstoff Psilocybin führt zu diversen Veränderungen im Gehirn, die unter anderem das Wachstum und die Vernetzung von Nervenzellen fördern. Forschende des Hector Institut…

Lachgas (Distickstoffmonoxid, N2O) - Informationen für Fachpersonen im Kontakt mit Konsumierenden - Faktenblatt

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Lachgas (Distickstoffmonoxid, N2O) - Informationen für Fachpersonen im Kontakt mit Konsumierenden - Faktenblatt (Infodrog, Schweiz, Aktualisiert März 2025) https://www.infodrog.ch/files/content/schadensminderung_de/DE_Faktenblatt_Lachgas_v2025.pdf

The psychostimulant drug, fenethylline (captagon): Health risks, addiction and the global impact of illicit trade.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The psychostimulant drug, fenethylline (captagon): Health risks, addiction and the global impact of illicit trade. Ogwu MC, Malík M, Tlustoš P, Patočka J. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2025 Mar 1;15:100323. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2025.100323…

Detection of Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Fatal Torsades de Pointes: Disproportionality Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Detection of Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Fatal Torsades de Pointes: Disproportionality Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System. Ji H, Gong M, Gong L, Zhang N, Zhou R, Deng D, Yang Y, So…

Impact of opioid abuse on oral health: a retrospective cohort study.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Impact of opioid abuse on oral health: a retrospective cohort study. Smeda M, Knogl C, Müller K, Stahl M, Buchalla W, Keim L, Piendl U, Wodarz N, Widbiller M. Front Oral Health. 2025 Feb 21;6:1483406. doi: 10.3389/froh.2025.1483406. PM…

Neurotoxicity mechanisms and clinical implications of six common recreational drugs.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Neurotoxicity mechanisms and clinical implications of six common recreational drugs. Wang J, Hao Y, Ma D, Feng L, Yang F, An P, Su X, Feng J. Front Pharmacol. 2025 Feb 17;16:1526270. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1526270. PMID: 40034818; PMC…

Microscopic and macroscopic findings in cocaine and crack airways injuries: a literature review.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Microscopic and macroscopic findings in cocaine and crack airways injuries: a literature review. Ghamlouch A, De Simone S, Dimattia F, Treves B, Napoletano G, Maiese A, di Mauro L, Trignano C, Del Duca F. Clin Ter. 2025 Mar-Apr;176(Sup…

The Role of Toxicology Investigations in Overdose Deaths.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The Role of Toxicology Investigations in Overdose Deaths. Sacco MA, Gualtieri S, Spiliopoulou C, Tarallo AP, Verrina MC, Aquila I. Cureus. 2025 Feb 20;17(2):e79352. doi: 10.7759/cureus.79352. PMID: 40125171; PMCID: PMC11929145. https…

Finding the Context of High-Risk Behavioral Factors and the Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment Centers in Preventing the Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among Injecting Drug Addicts: "Southeastern Iran".

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Finding the Context of High-Risk Behavioral Factors and the Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment Centers in Preventing the Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among Injecting Drug Addicts: "Southeastern Iran". Asadi N, Pourkhajoei S. Hea…

Gender-based factors associated with hepatitis C testing in people who inject drugs: results from the French COSINUS cohort.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Gender-based factors associated with hepatitis C testing in people who inject drugs: results from the French COSINUS cohort. Anwar I, Faye A, Donadille C, Briand Madrid L, Lalanne L, Jauffret-Roustide M, Auriacombe M, Roux P; COSINUS Study Gr…

The association between drug injection duration and hepatitis C prevalence among people who inject drugs in Iran.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The association between drug injection duration and hepatitis C prevalence among people who inject drugs in Iran. Haji-Maghsoudi S, Tavakoli F, Mehmandoost S, Nasiri N, Haghdoost AA, Sharifi H. Sci Rep. 2025 Mar 25;15(1):10208. doi: 10…

Psychiatrist-led hepatitis C (HCV) treatment at an opioid agonist treatment clinic in Stockholm- a model to enhance the HCV continuum of care.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Psychiatrist-led hepatitis C (HCV) treatment at an opioid agonist treatment clinic in Stockholm- a model to enhance the HCV continuum of care. Klasa PE, Sandell M, Aleman S, Kåberg M. BMC Psychiatry. 2025 Mar 27;25(1):291. doi: 10.1186…

Social support and HIV management among people who inject drugs: in-depth interviews in Delhi, India.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Social support and HIV management among people who inject drugs: in-depth interviews in Delhi, India. Kaptchuk RP, Kant A, Shekhawat SS, Baishya J, Sinha A, Kedar A, Khanna S, McFall AM, Solomon SS, Mehta SH, Lucas GM. Harm Reduct J. 2…

Control of HIV across the WHO European region: progress and remaining challenges.

08. April 2025 | International

Control of HIV across the WHO European region: progress and remaining challenges. Parczewski M, Gökengin D, Sullivan A, de Amo J, Cairns G, Bivol S, Kuchukhidze G, Vasylyev M, Rockstroh JK. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2025 Feb 20;52:101243…

Prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C and access to opioid substitution treatment among people who inject drugs in three cities in Croatia: findings from the second wave of respondent-driven sampling surveys.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C and access to opioid substitution treatment among people who inject drugs in three cities in Croatia: findings from the second wave of respondent-driven sampling surveys. Šević S, Koletić G, Blažić TN, Kosano…

Comorbidities and HIV-related factors associated with mental health symptoms and unhealthy substance use among older adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Comorbidities and HIV-related factors associated with mental health symptoms and unhealthy substance use among older adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study. Ross, J.L., Rupasinghe, D., Chanyachukul…

USA. Refelonizing Fentanyl Had No Good Outcomes: Colorado Study

08. April 2025 | International

USA. Refelonizing Fentanyl Had No Good Outcomes: Colorado Study Increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl had zero impact on overdose deaths in Colorado and accomplished nothing good. That’s the result of a study commissioned by the state itself t…

The Secret History of Coca

08. April 2025 | International

The Secret History of Coca This fall, a global regulatory body could move to decriminalize the demonized plant for the first time in more than 60 years, giving everyone access to sacred, medicinal leaves with proven health benefits (Rolling Stone…

Ein Jahr Cannabisgesetz

08. April 2025 | National

Ein Jahr Cannabisgesetz Am 1. April 2024 trat das sogenannte Cannabisgesetz in Kraft. Es skizziert Rahmenbedingungen, unter denen der Anbau, Besitz und Konsum von Cannabis legal sind. (Bundeszentrale für Politische Bildung, 27.03.2025) https…

Chaos-Computer-Club: Sicherheitsstandard der ePA „ein Trauerspiel“

08. April 2025 | National

Chaos-Computer-Club: Sicherheitsstandard der ePA „ein Trauerspiel“ Wer gehofft hat, die Gematik arbeitet mit Hochdruck an den vom Chaos-Computer-Club (CCC) entdeckten Sicherheitslücken der ePA, wird nach Kenntnis des IT-Fachmanns Martin Tschirsich…

CSU erhöht Druck zu Abschaffung der Teillegalisierung von Cannabis

08. April 2025 | National

CSU erhöht Druck zu Abschaffung der Teillegalisierung von Cannabis Berlin – Rund ein Jahr nach der teilweisen Legalisierung von Cannabis verschärft die CSU den Druck auf Union und SPD, das von der SPD-geführten Ampelregierung beschlossene Gesetz da…

US-Außenminister: USAID soll bis Juli komplett aufgelöst werden

08. April 2025 | International

US-Außenminister: USAID soll bis Juli komplett aufgelöst werden Washington – Die US-Entwicklungsbehörde USAID soll bis zum 1. Juli endgültig zerschlagen werden. Das teilte Außenminister Marco Rubio dem Kongress mit. Einige der verbliebenen Funktion…

Entwicklungsministerium: US-Ausstieg aus Krankheitsbekämpfung folgenreich

08. April 2025 | International

Entwicklungsministerium: US-Ausstieg aus Krankheitsbekämpfung folgenreich Die Kürzung von US-Hilfen etwa beim Kampf gegen Infektionskrankheiten wie Tuberkulose könnte nach Einschätzung des Entwicklungsministeriums (BMZ) auch für Deutschland Folgen…

Kanada. Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision'

08. April 2025 | International

Kanada. Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision' Lisa Lapointe says the decision to limit access to safer supply appears to ignore scientific evidence. (CBC, 21.02.2025) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/b…

USA. ONDCP Releases Trump Administration’s Statement of Drug Policy Priorities

08. April 2025 | International

USA. ONDCP Releases Trump Administration’s Statement of Drug Policy Priorities (…) In the next year, the White House will work across the government to implement the following six priorities: Reduce the Number of Overdose Fatalities, with a…

USA. Trump’s new drug policy mixes ‘harshest’ penalties for dealers and test strips for users

08. April 2025 | International

USA. Trump’s new drug policy mixes ‘harshest’ penalties for dealers and test strips for users White House document stresses enforcement but also supports addiction medication. (Stat News, USA, 03.04.2025) https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/trump-…

Global. Drug policy exposes splits in long-held alliances - International drug policy hangs in the balance between reform and jeopardy

08. April 2025 | International

Global. Drug policy exposes splits in long-held alliances - International drug policy hangs in the balance between reform and jeopardy At last year’s 67 session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the UN’s drug policy decision making body, m…

Portugal. Record Cocaine Seizure by Portugal Shows Narco Sub Reach and Load

08. April 2025 | International

Portugal. Record Cocaine Seizure by Portugal Shows Narco Sub Reach and Load The seizure of the largest-ever cocaine shipment transported via a narco submarine in Europe underscores the increasing sophistication and effectiveness of a method u…

"I feel like people would look at me like I'm dirty or like I'm a thief:" a qualitative exploration of interpersonal and intrapersonal experiences that influence recovery among adults at risk of opioid-related overdose.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

"I feel like people would look at me like I'm dirty or like I'm a thief:" a qualitative exploration of interpersonal and intrapersonal experiences that influence recovery among adults at risk of opioid-related overdose. Szlyk HS, Jones S, Mic…

Prospective relations between stigma, guilt, shame, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms among overdose and suicide loss survivors.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prospective relations between stigma, guilt, shame, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms among overdose and suicide loss survivors. Bottomley JS, Campbell KW, Feigelman W, Schamber EL, Rheingold AA. J Affect Disord. 2025 M…

Breaking the vicious cycle of delayed healthcare seeking for people who use drugs.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Breaking the vicious cycle of delayed healthcare seeking for people who use drugs. Papalamprakopoulou Z, Ntagianta E, Triantafyllou V, Kalamitsis G, Dharia A, Dickerson SS, Hatzakis A, Talal AH. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Mar 5;22(1):27. doi…

Detecting and understanding potential stigma among medical cannabis users in Germany.

08. April 2025 | National

Detecting and understanding potential stigma among medical cannabis users in Germany. Borojevic V, Söhner F. BMC Public Health. 2025 Mar 5;25(1):874. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-22084-w. PMID: 40045288; PMCID: PMC11884029. https://pmc.ncb…

Recovery From Heroin Addiction: A Qualitative Study.

08. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Recovery From Heroin Addiction: A Qualitative Study. Krowka J, Aller L. Public Health Nurs. 2025 Mar-Apr;42(2):744-753. doi: 10.1111/phn.13526. Epub 2024 Dec 30. PMID: 39740126; PMCID: PMC11895412. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…

Todesstrafenbericht 2024: Höchste Zahl an Hinrichtungen seit 2015

08. April 2025 | International

Todesstrafenbericht 2024: Höchste Zahl an Hinrichtungen seit 2015 Die Zahl der weltweiten Hinrichtungen ist so hoch wie seit zehn Jahren nicht mehr: 2024 wurden in 15 Ländern über 1.500 Menschen hingerichtet. Das dokumentiert Amnesty International…

Philippinen. Families of Philippine drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

08. April 2025 | International

Philippinen. Families of Philippine drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks MANILA, April 4 (Reuters) - Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a "coordinated" campaign of online harassment urg…

Fluctuations in dispensed out-patient psychotropic medication prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Netherlands.

08. April 2025 | Covid-19

Fluctuations in dispensed out-patient psychotropic medication prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Netherlands. Visser DA, Everaerd DS, Ellerbroek H, Zinkstok JR, Tendolkar I, Atsma F, Schellekens AFA. BJPsych Open. 2025 M…

Lehren aus der COVID-19-Pandemie

08. April 2025 | Covid-19

Lehren aus der COVID-19-Pandemie Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat kritische Schwachstellen im globalen Gesundheitssystem aufgedeckt und wichtige Lehren für eine bessere Vorbereitung auf künftige Notfälle geliefert. Ein Beispiel ist Lateinamerika, wo der Z…

Gesuchter Hausarzt nach langer Flucht in Paraguay gefasst

08. April 2025 | Covid-19

Gesuchter Hausarzt nach langer Flucht in Paraguay gefasst Augsburg – Ein wegen möglicher Straftaten im Zusammenhang mit Coronaimpfungen gesuchter Arzt ist nach jahrelanger Flucht in Südamerika gefasst worden. Ein Sprecher des Landgerichts in Augsbu…

16 Millionen Lebensjahre gingen durch Coronapandemie in Europa verloren

08. April 2025 | Covid-19

16 Millionen Lebensjahre gingen durch Coronapandemie in Europa verloren London – Viele Menschen, die während der COVID19-Pandemie gestorben sind, hätten länger gelebt, wenn es die Pandemie nicht gegeben hätte. Zu diesem Schluss kommen Forschende um…

Provision of care for people with HIV migrating from Ukraine: preparing for a long-term response.

08. April 2025 | Ukraine

Lower Tuberculosis Incidence Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Who Completed Isoniazid Preventive Therapy in Ukraine, a High-Burden Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

08. April 2025 | Ukraine

Lower Tuberculosis Incidence Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Who Completed Isoniazid Preventive Therapy in Ukraine, a High-Burden Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Sodeke O, Shah NS, Pals S…

Mental health services during the war in Ukraine: 2-years follow up study.

08. April 2025 | Ukraine

Mental health services during the war in Ukraine: 2-years follow up study. Pinchuk I, Yachnik Y, Goto R, Skokauskas N. Int J Ment Health Syst. 2025 Mar 28;19(1):11. doi: 10.1186/s13033-025-00667-9. PMID: 40148922; PMCID: PMC11951524…

Primary health care in Ukraine is a cornerstone in both health reform and response to the full-scale invasion.

08. April 2025 | Ukraine

Primary health care in Ukraine is a cornerstone in both health reform and response to the full-scale invasion. Wilkens J, Harris M, Kolesnyk P. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2025 Mar 12:1-3. doi: 10.1080/02813432.2025.2477787. Epub ahead o…

HPG working paper. Narratives and the Ukraine response Implications for humanitarian action and principles

08. April 2025 | Ukraine

HPG working paper. Narratives and the Ukraine response Implications for humanitarian action and principles Hargrave, K., Bryant, J., Jarosz, S., et al. (2024) HPG working paper. London: ODI, November 2024 About this report This pap…

The challenges experienced by Ukrainian refugees accessing General Practice: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

08. April 2025 | Ukraine

The challenges experienced by Ukrainian refugees accessing General Practice: a descriptive cross-sectional study. O'Reilly N, Smithwick E, Murphy E, Jennings AA. Fam Pract. 2025 Feb 7;42(2):cmaf012. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmaf012. PMID: 4010512…

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03. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. April 2025 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. April 2025 | International

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03. April 2025 | National

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03. April 2025 | National

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03. April 2025 | International

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03. April 2025 | International

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03. April 2025 | International

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Mexiko/USA. Mexiko verwirft US-Eingreifen im Kampf gegen Drogenkartelle

03. April 2025 | International

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Wirtschaft/Mexiko. Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel's operations

03. April 2025 | International

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Latest study on Europe's ecstasy market reveals new trends in production and trafficking

03. April 2025 | International

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03. April 2025 | International

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02. April 2025 | National

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Large variations in all-cause and overdose mortality among >13,000 patients in and out of opioid maintenance treatment in different settings: a comparative registry linkage study.

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