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Webinar. Neue Substitutionsmedikamente – neue Applikationsformen und ihre Bedeutung für das Haftsetting - 09. Juli 2026 - 14:00–17:00 Uhr

08. Juni 2026 | National

Webinar. Neue Substitutionsmedikamente – neue Applikationsformen und ihre Bedeutung für das Haftsetting - 09. Juli 2026 - 14:00–17:00 Uhr Erhalten Sie exklusive Einblicke in aktuelle Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze an der Schnittstelle von Med…

STI‑Screening in der Substitutionspraxis – ein pragmatischer Ansatz für den Alltag

07. Juni 2026 | National

STI‑Screening in der Substitutionspraxis – ein pragmatischer Ansatz für den Alltag Infektionen wie HIV und virale Hepatitiden gehören bei Menschen mit opioidbezogenen Störungen zu den häufigen somatischen Begleiterkrankungen. Entsprechend sinnvoll…

Drogenkurier 146 – Mai 2026

06. Juni 2026 | National

Drogenkurier 146 – Mai 2026 Hrsg: JES-Bundesverband https://www.jes-bundesverband.de/medien-kategorie/drogenkuriere/

Psychotic Sensitivity in Heroin Addiction: Evidence for a Clinically Distinct Phenomenon.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Psychotic Sensitivity in Heroin Addiction: Evidence for a Clinically Distinct Phenomenon. Maremmani A. G. I., Della Rocca F., Carbone M. G., Spagnuolo A. S., Baccaredda Boy O., Ballerini A., Maremmani I.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl…

Not Bipolar but Under-Treated: How High-Dose Methadone Rewrote the Clinical Narrative.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Not Bipolar but Under-Treated: How High-Dose Methadone Rewrote the Clinical Narrative. Carbone M. G., Gastaldello G., Mazzetto L., Bellini A., Rizzato R., Miccichè R., Tripodi B., Tagliarini C., Della Rocca F., Maremmani A. G. I.: Heroin Add…

EUDA. Dual disorders: health and social responses – mini-guide

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

EUDA. Dual disorders: health and social responses – mini-guide Introduction This page provides an overview of the main considerations when planning and delivering health and social responses for people experiencing co‑occurring mental health and s…

A prospective observational cohort study: neurotoxic processes associated with psychiatric symptoms in heroin use disorder: the kynurenine pathway and neopterin levels.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A prospective observational cohort study: neurotoxic processes associated with psychiatric symptoms in heroin use disorder: the kynurenine pathway and neopterin levels. Akpınar G, Sarıoğlu M, Girgin G, Baydar T, Sipahi H. Front Psychia…

Aberrant multi-brain neurodynamics drive atypical social cooperation and competition in heroin use disorder: An fNIRS-based hyperscanning study.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Aberrant multi-brain neurodynamics drive atypical social cooperation and competition in heroin use disorder: An fNIRS-based hyperscanning study. Li W, Wang Y, Fu W, Dang J, Meng Y, Xu X, Yuan C, Li Y, Duan H. Int J Clin Health Psychol…

Polygenic risk scores reveal genetic underpinnings of comorbidity between substance use disorders and ADHD.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Polygenic risk scores reveal genetic underpinnings of comorbidity between substance use disorders and ADHD. Horstman LI, Koller D, Cabana-Domínguez J, Llonga N, Icick R, Vorspan F, Grau-López L, van den Brink W, Fóthi Á, Barta C, Ramos-Quirog…

Stimulant use and increased severity of opioid use disorder and mental illness in patients with co-occurring disorders.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Stimulant use and increased severity of opioid use disorder and mental illness in patients with co-occurring disorders. Kalmin MM, Crowley C, Bilder A, McCullough CM, Weir R, Griffin BA, Komaromy M, Watkins KE. J Subst Use Addict Treat…

Care access and provision for persons surviving opioid overdose and toxic brain injury, with recommendations to address the unfolding polycrisis.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Care access and provision for persons surviving opioid overdose and toxic brain injury, with recommendations to address the unfolding polycrisis. Smart CM, Reaume A, Babaei N, Qualls LK, Schaeffer MJ, Kennedy CJ, Gawryluk JR. J Subst U…

When trauma triggers craving: meta-analytic evidence for the mediating role of negative affect among trauma-exposed individuals who use substances.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

When trauma triggers craving: meta-analytic evidence for the mediating role of negative affect among trauma-exposed individuals who use substances. DeGrace S, Smith MM, Ethier-Gagnon MA, Cosman T, Sherry SB, Romero-Sanchiz P, Bird B, Tibbo PG…

Opioid use disorder and dementia risk: evidence from observational and genetic analyses in diverse ancestry cohorts.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Opioid use disorder and dementia risk: evidence from observational and genetic analyses in diverse ancestry cohorts. Javidnia S, Roe JM, Karhunen V, et al. Alzheimer's Dement. 2026;22:e71418. doi.org/10.1002/alz.71418 https…

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment and Health Outcomes in Methadone-Treated Patients with Opioid Use Disorder and Diabetes.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment and Health Outcomes in Methadone-Treated Patients with Opioid Use Disorder and Diabetes. Pan JY, Elman I, Panchal K, Ramsey KM, Albanese M, Elman DJ, Ramsey DJ. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 May 18. doi: 10.10…

A peer-delivered mobile model to enhance access to hepatitis C point-of-care testing and treatment: The Peers on Wheels study.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A peer-delivered mobile model to enhance access to hepatitis C point-of-care testing and treatment: The Peers on Wheels study. Stowe MJ, Hinton R, Lloyd B, Harrod M, Coutelas J, Smith S, Kingsland M, Macdonald M, Wade A, Jennings K, Cunningha…

Entwicklung aus Heidelberg revolutioniert Hepatitis D-Therapie weltweit FDA lässt Hepatitis-Medikament Hepcludex zu

05. Juni 2026 | National

Entwicklung aus Heidelberg revolutioniert Hepatitis D-Therapie weltweit FDA lässt Hepatitis-Medikament Hepcludex zu Mit der FDA-Zulassung von Hepcludex (Bulevirtide) erreicht eine an der Medizinischen Fakultät Heidelberg der Universität Heidelberg…

UK. Disease awareness campaign aims to reduce risk of fatal overdose as harder hitting and highly adulterated drugs enter supply

05. Juni 2026 | International

UK. Disease awareness campaign aims to reduce risk of fatal overdose as harder hitting and highly adulterated drugs enter supply drug deaths in england and wales reach highest levels ever recorded(i) deaths involving drugs adulterated with nitaz…

Breastfeeding in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Breastfeeding in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus. ACOG CLINICAL PRACTICE UPDATE Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Apr 2. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006273. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41926772. https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/99…

Buchtip: Dr. Claudia Plöttner: Von denen lernen, denen es gelingt! Empowerment als Strategie zur Entwicklung selbstregulierter Konsumpraktiken psychotroper Substanzen

05. Juni 2026 | National

Buchtip: Dr. Claudia Plöttner: Von denen lernen, denen es gelingt! Empowerment als Strategie zur Entwicklung selbstregulierter Konsumpraktiken psychotroper Substanzen Der Konsum psychotroper Substanzen wird in Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit z…

Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery

05. Juni 2026 | International

Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery The Addiction Policy Forum and Gallup released Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery, featuring findings from a national…

Association between early methadone dose titration and treatment discontinuation and opioid toxicity: A retrospective cohort study. (2)

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Association between early methadone dose titration and treatment discontinuation and opioid toxicity: A retrospective cohort study. Garg R, Luo J, Bozinoff N, Sproule B, Antoniou T, Wyman J, Leece P, Munro C, Besharh J, Gomes T. PLoS M…

Kanada. Opinion: Time to stop scapegoating overdose prevention sites

05. Juni 2026 | International

Kanada. Opinion: Time to stop scapegoating overdose prevention sites Thomas Kerr and M-J Milloy: Conflating OPS with public disorder can be easy pickings for policymakers because these facilities are typically in areas where homelessness is evident…

A geospatial analysis of access to syringe services programs in the United States, 2023.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A geospatial analysis of access to syringe services programs in the United States, 2023. Humphrey JL, Patel SV, Strack CN, Lindstrom M, Saunders ME, LaKosky P, Kral AH, Lambdin BH. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2026 Apr 20;284:113168. doi: 10.1…

Naloxone for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Due to Opioid Toxicity.

05. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Naloxone for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Due to Opioid Toxicity. Grunau B, Rea T. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2615547. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.15547 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2849636

USA. Harm Reduction Resource Center

05. Juni 2026 | International

USA. Harm Reduction Resource Center The more we know, the better we do. This is why we spend thousands of hours each year developing and curating up-to-date information about evidence-based harm reduction strategies and practices. Whether yo…

International Journal of Drug Policy - Volume 152 - June 2026

04. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

International Journal of Drug Policy - Volume 152 - June 2026 https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-drug-policy/vol/152/suppl/C

An international scoping review of opioid-related stigma interventions within the pharmacy profession.

04. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

An international scoping review of opioid-related stigma interventions within the pharmacy profession. Gibson D, Towle I, Campbell D, Dunlop E, MacKenzie A, Radley A, Weir N. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2026 Apr 12:S1551-7411(26)00082-3. doi…

Follow-Up Patterns at a Low-Threshold Mobile Medical Unit Providing Opioid Use Disorder Care in an Urban Setting: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Approach.

04. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Follow-Up Patterns at a Low-Threshold Mobile Medical Unit Providing Opioid Use Disorder Care in an Urban Setting: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Approach. Shah KK, Elmes-Patel AT, Messmer S, Winn A, Kong A, Sharp LK, Touchette DR. R…

Continuation of COVID-19-Era Modifications to Opioid Agonist Treatment: Telemedicine, Reduced Supervision, and the Post-Pandemic Care Model.

04. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Continuation of COVID-19-Era Modifications to Opioid Agonist Treatment: Telemedicine, Reduced Supervision, and the Post-Pandemic Care Model. Crowley D., Van Hout M. C.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 28: 69–72, 2026. doi.org…

Hamburg. „Es hat mich geerdet“

04. Juni 2026 | National

Hamburg. „Es hat mich geerdet“ Amadeus von der Oelsnitz versorgt in Hamburg Drogenkranke und arbeitet daneben für Ärzte ohne Grenzen. Und er freut sich schon auch über Dankbarkeit. (taz, 01.04.2026) https://taz.de/Krankenpfleger-ueber-s…

Deutscher Ärztetag. Sucht und Drogen: „Ein präventionszentriertes Gesundheitssystem ist nötig“

04. Juni 2026 | National

Deutscher Ärztetag. Sucht und Drogen: „Ein präventionszentriertes Gesundheitssystem ist nötig“ Die deutsche Ärzteschaft sieht vor allem in Bezug auf die legalen Drogen Alkohol, Nikotin und Cannabis großen politischen Handlungsbedarf und verlieh ihr…

How the Gulf Crisis Is Reaching Europe’s Pharmacies

04. Juni 2026 | International

How the Gulf Crisis Is Reaching Europe’s Pharmacies The Gulf crisis is disrupting Europe's pharmaceutical supply chain, causing shortages of essential drugs like salbutamol and anticancer medications. Reliance on Asian imports for active ingredient…

USA. Revised Regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs: Establishing a Baseline to Measure Progress Over Time

04. Juni 2026 | International

USA. Revised Regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs: Establishing a Baseline to Measure Progress Over Time This report examines the extent to which OTPs adopted key changes in the revised regulations and explores key barriers and facilitat…

S3-Leitlinie zu Posttraumatischen Belastungsstörungen aktualisiert und erweitert

04. Juni 2026 | National

S3-Leitlinie zu Posttraumatischen Belastungsstörungen aktualisiert und erweitert Berlin – Die Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Psychotraumatologie (DeGPT) hat mit anderen Fachorganisationen die S3-Leitlinie „Posttraumatische Belastungsstörungen“ a…

Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’ broken in coordinated maritime operation

04. Juni 2026 | International

Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’ broken in coordinated maritime operation An international law enforcement operation led by the Spanish Guardia Civil and coordinated through Europol has disrupted a major cocaine trafficking route across the Atlantic Ocea…

Weltnichtrauchertag: Mit Zulassungsdaten Marktdynamiken beobachten - BVL gibt Einblick in Zulassungen neuartiger Tabakerzeugnisse

04. Juni 2026 | National

Weltnichtrauchertag: Mit Zulassungsdaten Marktdynamiken beobachten - BVL gibt Einblick in Zulassungen neuartiger Tabakerzeugnisse Aus Anlass des Weltnichtrauchertages am 31. Mai gibt das Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherh…

WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge

04. Juni 2026 | International

WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge The World Health Organization (WHO) today issues a strong warning over the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, which are being aggressively marketed to adolescents…

Siebenundzwanzigste Verordnung zur Änderung von Anlagen des Betäubungsmittelgesetzes

04. Juni 2026 | National

Siebenundzwanzigste Verordnung zur Änderung von Anlagen des Betäubungsmittelgesetzes BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 150 vom 22.05.2026, Bundesgesetzblatt: BGBl. I, Typ: Verordnung, BGBl.-Nr.: 150 https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2026/150/VO.html

COVID-19 pandemic-related stress and substance use behaviors among people with HIV – a mixed method analysis

04. Juni 2026 | Covid-19

COVID-19 pandemic-related stress and substance use behaviors among people with HIV – a mixed method analysis. Rossi SL, Cheng DM, Sereda Y, Truong V, Carroll JJ, Kiriazova T, et al. (2026) PLoS One 21(5): e0349567. doi.org/10.1371/jour…

The US’ Donroe Doctrine is reshaping conflicts in Latin America and the Caribbean

03. Juni 2026 | International

The US’ Donroe Doctrine is reshaping conflicts in Latin America and the Caribbean Trump's efforts to influence governments in the region in pursuit of his security strategy are effective, but unlikely to substantially curb organized crime and…

USA. The Overdose Crisis May Be Easing. Addiction Is Not

03. Juni 2026 | International

USA. The Overdose Crisis May Be Easing. Addiction Is Not. The U.S. has seen the largest recorded decline in opioid deaths, yet few are resting easy. According to new federal estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug…

Köln. Trotz Protesten: Kölner Suchthilfezentrum wird gebaut (Video)

03. Juni 2026 | National

Köln. Trotz Protesten: Kölner Suchthilfezentrum wird gebaut (Video) In Köln hat der Stadtrat den Bau des neuen Suchthilfezentrums beschlossen - trotz massiver Proteste. (WDR, 12.05.2026, Video, 05:41) https://www1.wdr.de/nrw/koeln/drogenkonsumraum…

Harm Reduction in European Prisons: Availability and Current Gaps. Civil Society Monitoring of Harm Reduction in Europe 2025

03. Juni 2026 | International

Harm Reduction in European Prisons: Availability and Current Gaps. Civil Society Monitoring of Harm Reduction in Europe 2025 People do not stop using drugs at the prison gate, and harm reduction should not stop there either. Yet new findings…

Langzeit-Opioidtherapie nicht immer leitliniengerecht

03. Juni 2026 | National

Langzeit-Opioidtherapie nicht immer leitliniengerecht Berlin – Dass eine Langzeit-Opioidtherapie nicht immer leitliniengerecht verläuft, hat das Projekt OP-US herausgefunden und die tatsächliche Versorgungssituation in Deutschland untersucht. Da di…

Service availability: Whether essential harm reduction services (such as OAT, NSP, DCR, naloxone, and drug checking) are present in a city

03. Juni 2026 | International

Europa. C-EHRN Civil-Society-led Monitoring of Harm Reduction - C-EHRN Monitoring Survey - Submissions map - 2025 The monitoring focuses on the following core areas: Service availability: Whether essential harm reduction services (such as OAT, NSP…

Fatal Outcome Following Polysubstance Use: A Case Report of Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Injury, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

03. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Fatal Outcome Following Polysubstance Use: A Case Report of Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Injury, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Stoeva-Grigorova S, Yarabanova I, Panayotova I, Radeva-Ilieva M, Bonchev G, Tsekov M, Ivanov D, Milkov M, Marinov S, Ma…

Availability, appeal, and addictiveness by design: Tobacco and nicotine industry deliberate targeting of youth.

03. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Availability, appeal, and addictiveness by design: Tobacco and nicotine industry deliberate targeting of youth. Maddox R, Freeman B, Pisinger C, Banks E (2026) PLoS Med 23(5): e1005133. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1005133 https://jou…

Einbindung der Tabakschadensminderung in die Drogenbehandlung und in Dienste zur Schadensminderung

03. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Einbindung der Tabakschadensminderung in die Drogenbehandlung und in Dienste zur Schadensminderung Diese Publikation bietet einige Anregungen für Einrichtungen der Drogenbehandlung und der Schadensminderung, die Menschen dabei unterstützen möchten…

Weltnichtrauchertag 2026: Vapen bei Jugendlichen auf dem Vormarsch - Neue Daten des Bundesinstituts für Öffentliche Gesundheit zum Rauchverhalten und Nikotinkonsum von jungen Menschen in Deutschland

03. Juni 2026 | National

Weltnichtrauchertag 2026: Vapen bei Jugendlichen auf dem Vormarsch - Neue Daten des Bundesinstituts für Öffentliche Gesundheit zum Rauchverhalten und Nikotinkonsum von jungen Menschen in Deutschland (Gemeinsame Pressemitteilung des Beauftragten der…

Cannabis use by people with HIV is associated with an anti-inflammatory immunometabolic phenotype in monocyte-derived macrophages.

03. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis use by people with HIV is associated with an anti-inflammatory immunometabolic phenotype in monocyte-derived macrophages. Ford MK, Halcrow PW, Laird AE, Avalos BL, Boustani A, Spencer M, Melcher JI, Walter KC, Hong DD, Funk G, Searso…

Need for evidence-based approach to benzodiazepine dependence in opioid agonist treatment

03. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Need for evidence-based approach to benzodiazepine dependence in opioid agonist treatment. Chalabianloo F, Askjer JF, Blomkvist AW, Dale KS, Sundal C, Rønning BH, Butt WSJ, Zavenova S, Ørmen AG, Andersen CD, Johansson KA, Fadnes LT, Mordal J…

Xylazine in Ohio: Insights from individuals with criminal legal system involvement and a history of illicit stimulant use

03. Juni 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Xylazine in Ohio: Insights from individuals with criminal legal system involvement and a history of illicit stimulant use Duffy B, Short Mejia A, Bista S, Smith GA, Michaels NL. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2026 Mar 20;19:100433. doi: 10.1016/j…

From Frontline Trauma to the Carpathians: Inside Repower’s Recovery Program for Combat Medics

03. Juni 2026 | Ukraine

From Frontline Trauma to the Carpathians: Inside Repower’s Recovery Program for Combat Medics The Repower Foundation has brought 40 Ukrainian military medics and doctors to the Carpathians for a 10-day psychological recovery program aimed at restor…

Frontline clinicians' perceptions of the stigmatization of covid-19 and suggestions to prevent future health-related stigma: a qualitative study.

02. Juni 2026 | Covid-19

Frontline clinicians' perceptions of the stigmatization of covid-19 and suggestions to prevent future health-related stigma: a qualitative study. Sabin JA, Kett PM, Mohammed SA, Frogner BK, Lee D. BMC Public Health. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 1…

Temporal Patterns of Alcohol- and Drug-Related Overdoses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National EMS-Based Study by Age and Gender in Israel

02. Juni 2026 | Covid-19

Temporal Patterns of Alcohol- and Drug-Related Overdoses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National EMS-Based Study by Age and Gender in Israel Khalemsky A, Abramowitz MZ, Sonkin R, Knobler HY, Jaffe E. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2026 Ma…

Geflüchtete stoßen auf Hürden bei Arztbesuchen

31. Mai 2026 | National

Geflüchtete stoßen auf Hürden bei Arztbesuchen Berlin – Wer nach Deutschland flüchtet, stößt vor allem in den ersten Jahren nach der Ankunft auf Hürden beim Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung. Das zeigen die Ergebnisse einer Untersuchung des Deutsche…

Fidschi. Cartels, Triads, and Australian Gangs Moving Drugs Through Fiji: Defense Minister

31. Mai 2026 | International

Fidschi. Cartels, Triads, and Australian Gangs Moving Drugs Through Fiji: Defense Minister News A host of international crime syndicates are increasingly moving drugs through Fiji, and some former national military personnel have joined with…

USA. GOP Eyes Death Penalty for Fentanyl Sale, as DOJ Calls for More Executions

31. Mai 2026 | International

USA. GOP Eyes Death Penalty for Fentanyl Sale, as DOJ Calls for More Executions Under a proposed amendment to the Controlled Substances Act, defendants in federal overdose cases could face the death penalty for selling fentanyl involved in the vict…

Die AfD – eine Gefahr für Menschen mit Behinderungen (2)

31. Mai 2026 | National

Die AfD – eine Gefahr für Menschen mit Behinderungen Hendrik Cremer, Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte, 2026 Das Verhältnis der AfD zu Menschen mit Behinderungen wird in der wissenschaftlichen Befassung mit der AfD und in der öffentlichen Deba…

Transitions from first drug use to illicit opioid and injection drug use in a multisite rural U.S. cohort of people who use drugs.

31. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Transitions from first drug use to illicit opioid and injection drug use in a multisite rural U.S. cohort of people who use drugs. Fredericksen, R.J., Sibley, A., Lancaster, K.E. et al. Harm Reduct J (2026). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-026-…

Harms and benefits of discussing the brain disease model of addiction in therapeutic settings.

31. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Harms and benefits of discussing the brain disease model of addiction in therapeutic settings. Casey D, Crowe M, Oldfield CJ, Hogarth L. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2026 Jun 1;283:113145. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2026.113145. Epub 2026 Mar 2…

Wie GLP-1-Agonisten das Suchtzentrum im Gehirn hemmen

31. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Wie GLP-1-Agonisten das Suchtzentrum im Gehirn hemmen Charlottesville – US-Forschende haben herausgefunden, warum GLP-1-Agonisten bei der hedonischen Hyperphagie und möglicherweise noch bei weiteren Suchterkrankungen wirksam sind. (aerzteblatt.de…

Kurse von PSYCH TO GO bois 1. Juli 2026

31. Mai 2026 | National

Kurse von PSYCH TO GO bois 1. Juli 2026 Pro Termin vergibt die Ärztekammer 1 CME Punkt. Psychisches Akuttrauma behandeln - 10.06.2026 - Die psychiatrische Abendrunde von 18:30 bis 19:30 Gehalten von den Referenten: Dr. Schowalter Marion, Tr…

Webinar. Maßregelvollzug für Suchtkranke (§64 StGB) – ein vergessenes Thema, vergessene Menschen - 24.06.2026 von 14:00 bis 17:00

31. Mai 2026 | National

Webinar. Maßregelvollzug für Suchtkranke (§64 StGB) – ein vergessenes Thema, vergessene Menschen - 24.06.2026 von 14:00 bis 17:00 Veranstalter sind akzept e.V. - Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver & Dr. Ingo Ilja Michels. Dr. Michels und Prof. Dr. Heino S…

Syrien/Indien. India's first Captagon bust sparks global trafficking probe

28. Mai 2026 | International

Syrien/Indien. India's first Captagon bust sparks global trafficking probe Historic seizure: NCB intercepted 227.7 kg of Captagon worth Rs 182 crore, marking India’s first such bust under Operation RAGEPILL. International links: The consignment or…

The Fall of Assad in Syria Is Not the End of Captagon

28. Mai 2026 | International

The Fall of Assad in Syria Is Not the End of Captagon Six months after the fall of the Assad dictatorship, the situation in Syria remains precarious: some parts of the country are in the throes of war and external occupation, while in others the in…

Modelling the impact of cuts in US PEPFAR funding for opioid agonist therapy and needle and syringe programmes on drug-related deaths and HIV and hepatitis C transmission among people who inject drugs

28. Mai 2026 | International

Modelling the impact of cuts in US PEPFAR funding for opioid agonist therapy and needle and syringe programmes on drug-related deaths and HIV and hepatitis C transmission among people who inject drugs. Mutai KK, Estadilla CDS, Artenie A, Ogun…

Impact of the removal of treatment barriers on the microelimination of chronic hepatitis C in Slovak prisons: experience from real-life settings

28. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Impact of the removal of treatment barriers on the microelimination of chronic hepatitis C in Slovak prisons: experience from real-life settings. Hockicková I, Hockicko J, Jarčuška P, Dražilová S, Lami F, Lenártová PD, Mrážik P, Gábor A, Kris…

Lessons Learned from Implementing a Centrally Organized, Cross-Sectoral, Patient-Centered Treatment Coordination System for Hazardous Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders: The randomized controlled ASSIST Study.

28. Mai 2026 | National

Lessons Learned from Implementing a Centrally Organized, Cross-Sectoral, Patient-Centered Treatment Coordination System for Hazardous Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders: The randomized controlled ASSIST Study. Röhrig J, Sutter L, Prest…

Field survey with the users of mobile units for opioid agonist treatment in Slovenia

28. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Field survey with the users of mobile units for opioid agonist treatment in Slovenia. Kastelic A.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 28: 93–102, 2026. doi.org/10.62401/2531-4122-2026-12 https://www.heroinaddictionrelatedclinicalprob…

Köln. Drogenkonsumraum DILLE27 öffnet am 26. Mai 2026 - Mit VISION übernimmt weltweit erstmalig eine Selbstorganisation die Trägerschaft eines Drogenkonsumraums (DKR).

28. Mai 2026 | National

Köln. Drogenkonsumraum DILLE27 öffnet am 26. Mai 2026 - Mit VISION übernimmt weltweit erstmalig eine Selbstorganisation die Trägerschaft eines Drogenkonsumraums (DKR). Vor 35 Jahren gründete sich in Köln der Junkie Bund Köln e.V., heute VISIO…

Extraausgabe Krieg am Persischen Golf – Versorgungsicherheit von Medikamenten für die Behandlung der Opioidabhängigkeit - 27. Mai 2026

28. Mai 2026 | National

Extraausgabe Krieg am Persischen Golf – Versorgungsicherheit von Medikamenten für die Behandlung der Opioidabhängigkeit - 27. Mai 2026

A scoping review of implementation strategies to reduce stigma toward people who use substances in healthcare settings.

23. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A scoping review of implementation strategies to reduce stigma toward people who use substances in healthcare settings. Cioffi CC, Baloh J, Brunner M, Cheng H, DiFiore E, Davis AD, Fenstemaker C, Fisher S, Finlayson R, Franz B, Franz D, Hosse…

Jordanien/Syrien. How Israel-Backed Sweida Became Syria’s Narcotics Capital - The militias profiting from the drug trade do not answer to Damascus

23. Mai 2026 | International

Jordanien/Syrien. How Israel-Backed Sweida Became Syria’s Narcotics Capital - The militias profiting from the drug trade do not answer to Damascus In the early hours of Sunday, May 3, Jordanian F-16 fighter jets crossed into Syrian airspace and lau…

USA. US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

23. Mai 2026 | International

USA. US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes NEW YORK (AP) — About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government da…

Patterns of medical comorbidities among aging people receiving heroin-assisted treatment: A 10-year single-center repeated cross-sectional study

23. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Patterns of medical comorbidities among aging people receiving heroin-assisted treatment: A 10-year single-center repeated cross-sectional study. Strittmatter D, Willi D, Brandt PW, Loebnitz S, Hofmann E, Thurnheer MC. Drug Alcohol Dep…

Scientific evidence and clinical experience in the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder: Disulfiram versus opioid agonist approaches.

23. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Scientific evidence and clinical experience in the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder: Disulfiram versus opioid agonist approaches. Ulmer A.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 28: 5–14, 2026. doi.org/10.62401/2531-4122-2026-2 h…

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of cannabis use with cognitive functioning in individuals with a cannabis use disorder: The moderating role of nicotine.

23. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of cannabis use with cognitive functioning in individuals with a cannabis use disorder: The moderating role of nicotine. Kroon E, deBode N, Colyer-Patel K, Hsieh JH, Filbey F, Cousijn J. Ad…

CARE - A Retrospective, Dual-Cohort, 24-Week Real-World Study from the German Pain e-Registry on the Effectiveness and Safety of CBD-Dominant Oral Cannabis Extracts versus THC/Dronabinol in Older Patients with Chronic Pain

23. Mai 2026 | National

CARE - A Retrospective, Dual-Cohort, 24-Week Real-World Study from the German Pain e-Registry on the Effectiveness and Safety of CBD-Dominant Oral Cannabis Extracts versus THC/Dronabinol in Older Patients with Chronic Pain Überall MA, Müller-Schwef…

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

23. Mai 2026 | National

Aktueller Opioidkonsum junger Patient:innen - Ein Vergleich zwischen den Jahren 2019 und 2023 in einer großen Hamburger Suchtklinik Mandy Roy, Peter Strate Der Nervenarzt, Ausgabe 2/2026, 16.05.2025 Ergebnisse: Es zeigte sich ein signifikan…

Process evaluation of an Irish Remote Model of Opioid Agonist Treatment with a Focus on Rural Communities: An Embedded Mixed-Methods Study

21. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Process evaluation of an Irish Remote Model of Opioid Agonist Treatment with a Focus on Rural Communities: An Embedded Mixed-Methods Study Crowley D., Collins C., Cullen W., Delargy I., Homeniuk R., Ravichandran N. Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl…

Characteristics of deaths due to drug-related causes among individuals recently released from prison in the United Kingdom, 1997–2025

21. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Characteristics of deaths due to drug-related causes among individuals recently released from prison in the United Kingdom, 1997–2025. Roberts E, Strang J, Copeland C. Addiction. 2026. doi.org/10.1111/add.70481 https://onlinelibrary.w…

USA. Securitisation, narcoterrorism and a drug-free America: The US drug strategy takes a hard turn

21. Mai 2026 | International

USA. Securitisation, narcoterrorism and a drug-free America: The US drug strategy takes a hard turn The Trump Administration’s new National Drug Control Strategy, released last week, marks a sharp ideological and operational departure from the more…

Kolumbien. US-Küstenwache stoppt drei Boote mit tonnenweise Kokain

21. Mai 2026 | International

Kolumbien. US-Küstenwache stoppt drei Boote mit tonnenweise Kokain Wiederholt hatten die USA zuletzt Boote mutmaßlicher Drogenschmuggler angegriffen und dabei Menschen getötet. Nun meldet die US-Küstenwache den Fund von fast drei Tonnen Kokai…

Bolivien. Forbidden voices: Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under drug policy in Bolivia

21. Mai 2026 | International

Bolivien. Forbidden voices: Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under drug policy in Bolivia Background An ignored sphere of state violence in Bolivia is the implementation of the prohibitionist drug policy, which, among other legal…

Does perceived stigma impact opioid use disorder treatment uptake? A cross-sectional secondary analysis of buprenorphine engagement among syringe service program participants

21. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Does perceived stigma impact opioid use disorder treatment uptake? A cross-sectional secondary analysis of buprenorphine engagement among syringe service program participants Campbell B, Riback LR, Portillo JG, Maricic S, Fox AD. Addict Sci…

A qualitative study of the impacts of a government crackdown against revenue sharing between pharmacies and patients in Vancouver, Canada

21. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A qualitative study of the impacts of a government crackdown against revenue sharing between pharmacies and patients in Vancouver, Canada Singh Kelsall T, Mullins G, Dempsey H; BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance Board of Directors; McNe…

Substance Use and Delirium Trends in the Critically Ill During the Peri-COVID Period

21. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Substance Use and Delirium Trends in the Critically Ill During the Peri-COVID Period. Bick E, Sines BJ, Austin CA. Crit Care Explor. 2026 May 19;8(5):e1417. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000001417. PMID: 42153952; PMCID: PMC13189564. https…

COVID-19: Ensitrelvir schützt Kontakte im Haushalt vor Erkrankung

21. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

COVID-19: Ensitrelvir schützt Kontakte im Haushalt vor Erkrankung Charlottesville – Eine 5-tägige Behandlung mit dem Virusblocker Ensitrelvir, der bisher nur in Japan und Singapur zugelassen ist, hat in einer randomisierten Studie das Risiko einer…

Prävention, Versorgung und Regulierung - Suchtmedizin und Suchtpolitik weiterentwickeln – Beschluss

20. Mai 2026 | National

130. Deutscher Ärztetag - Suchtmedizin im Wandel – Ärztliche Verantwortung zwischen Prävention, Versorgung und Regulierung - Suchtmedizin und Suchtpolitik weiterentwickeln – Beschluss Auf Antrag des Vorstands der Bundesärztekammer (Drucksache II -…

130. Deutscher Ärztetag - Umfassende Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Substitutionsbehandlung - Beschluss

20. Mai 2026 | National

130. Deutscher Ärztetag - Umfassende Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Substitutionsbehandlung - Beschluss Der 130. Deutsche Ärztetag 2026 fordert das Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG) und die Selbstverwaltung auf, wie vom Bundesrechnungshof in s…

130. Deutscher Ärztetag - Verbesserung der Versorgung opioidabhängiger Menschen - Beschluss

20. Mai 2026 | National

130. Deutscher Ärztetag - Verbesserung der Versorgung opioidabhängiger Menschen - Beschluss Der 130. Deutsche Ärztetag 2026 fordert, die medizinische Versorgungssituation für Menschen mit Opioidabhängigkeit zu verbessern und ihnen ein adäquate…

Iran. Annual report on the death penalty in Iran 2025

20. Mai 2026 | International

Iran. Annual report on the death penalty in Iran 2025 IHRNGO and ECPM report that executions in Iran reached their highest recorded level since 1989, with drug-related offences accounting for nearly half of all known executions. (Iran Human Rights…

The war on drugs cannot be won

20. Mai 2026 | International

The war on drugs cannot be won The recent capture and killing in Mexico of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (Jalisco New Generation Cartel CJNG), has sparked a significant reaction among…

Gender differences in hepatitis C virus incidence in and out of opioid agonist treatment among people who inject drugs in Montréal, Canada, March 2011-March 2024

20. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Gender differences in hepatitis C virus incidence in and out of opioid agonist treatment among people who inject drugs in Montréal, Canada, March 2011-March 2024 Meconnen M, Kleiner BB, Artenie A, Bruneau J, Azar M, Minoyan N, Zang G, Martel-Laferr…

Heroin Addicts in Opioid Agonist Treatment Programme: 22 years of retrospective period observation of deceased before and after Covid 19 syndemic: A naturalistic study

20. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Heroin Addicts in Opioid Agonist Treatment Programme: 22 years of retrospective period observation of deceased before and after Covid 19 syndemic: A naturalistic study. Lovrecic M., Lovrecic B.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 27, 25…

Naldemedine’s Role in Relieving Opioid-Induced Constipation Among Patients on Opioid Agonist Treatment.

20. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Naldemedine’s Role in Relieving Opioid-Induced Constipation Among Patients on Opioid Agonist Treatment. Sacco S., Cappa C., Sacco F., Scarzella M., Bartoletti L.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 27, 23, 2025. doi.org/10.62401/2531-4122…

Alcohol-medication interactions among older people: a narrative review on age-specific evidence

20. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Alcohol-medication interactions among older people: a narrative review on age-specific evidence. Salis F, Belfiori M, Agabio R, Mandas A. Alcohol Alcohol. 2026 Mar 17;61(3):agag018. doi: 10.1093/alcalc/agag018. PMID: 41936047; PMCID: P…

Experiences from Ukraine in expanding TB infection diagnosis and treatment, including for drug-resistant TB.

20. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Experiences from Ukraine in expanding TB infection diagnosis and treatment, including for drug-resistant TB. Shukatka V, Skoklyuk L, Germanovych M, Bogdanov A, Ivanenko T, Zherebko N, Klinkenberg E, Dravniece G. IJTLD Open. 2026 Apr 13…

The role of drones in delivering emergency medical and surgical support in conflict zones.

20. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

The role of drones in delivering emergency medical and surgical support in conflict zones. Mohajer-Bastami A, Chon Sum Ong S, OKelly A, Kaufmann D, Moin S, Fyntanidou B, Hautz WE, Ribordy V, Exadaktylos AK, Brigato L, Mougiakakou S, Hoffmann…

The prevalence of mental health disorders and stress coping strategies among forced migrants from Ukraine and Russia.

20. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

The prevalence of mental health disorders and stress coping strategies among forced migrants from Ukraine and Russia. Długosz P, Yuzva L. Sci Rep. 2026 Apr 7;16(1):11699. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-47201-6. PMID: 41946888; PMCID: PMC13062…

GBA. Richtlinie Methoden vertragsärztliche Versorgung (3)

19. Mai 2026 | National

GBA. Richtlinie Methoden vertragsärztliche Versorgung Richtlinie zu Untersuchungs- und Behandlungsmethoden der vertragsärztlichen Versorgung In Kraft getreten am: 09.04.2026 Geändert am: 22.01.2026 BAnz AT 08.04.2026 B2 Fassung vom: 17.01…

WHO: Tabakkonzerne locken mit Nikotinbeuteln gezielt junge Menschen

18. Mai 2026 | International

WHO: Tabakkonzerne locken mit Nikotinbeuteln gezielt junge Menschen Genf – Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) warnt vor einem wachsenden Trend, der vor allem auf junge Menschen zielt: Nikotinbeutel, die meist zwischen Oberlippe und Zahnfleisch g…

Lateinamerika. Humanity behind the nearly 200 bombed by the United States

18. Mai 2026 | International

Lateinamerika. Humanity behind the nearly 200 bombed by the United States Between September 2 and May 5, the Trump administration had blown up 58 boats, killing 179 people. After five months of painstaking work piecing together scattered details, t…

Development Dimensions of Drug Policy: Assessing New Challenges, Uncovering Opportunities, and Addressing Emerging Issues

18. Mai 2026 | International

Development Dimensions of Drug Policy: Assessing New Challenges, Uncovering Opportunities, and Addressing Emerging Issues This discussion paper examines how drug policy affects sustainable development, human rights, governance, health, and th…

Ärzteprotest gegen Zugriffsmöglichkeiten der Kassen auf Patientendaten

18. Mai 2026 | National

Ärzteprotest gegen Zugriffsmöglichkeiten der Kassen auf Patientendaten Berlin – Die Ärzteschaft warnt davor, den Krankenkassen mit dem geplanten Gesetz für Daten und digitale Innovation im Gesundheitswesen (GeDIG) einen weitreichenden Zugriff auf s…

Cannabis use among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

18. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis use among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Khosravaninezhad Y, Moshfeghinia R, Shaygani F, Ghorbanpour A, Ahmadi J, Abrams D, Vardanjani HM. Arch Public Health. 2026 Apr 1. doi: 10.1186/s13690-026-01911…

Early onset of cannabis use and risk for opioid use disorder across two decades in the United States.

18. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Early onset of cannabis use and risk for opioid use disorder across two decades in the United States. Agrawal A, Nelson EC. Addict Behav. 2026 Aug;179:108703. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108703. Epub 2026 Apr 4. PMID: 41950659. https:/…

Substance-related intrusive memories in cocaine use disorder are different from but associated with craving.

18. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Substance-related intrusive memories in cocaine use disorder are different from but associated with craving. Zacher A, Dietiker L, Häffner V, Bavato F, Kleim B, Quednow BB. Addiction. 2026. doi.org/10.1111/add.70449 https://onlinelibr…

Lessons from COVID-19 for improving delivery of medications for opioid use disorder in future pandemic events: results from a Puerto Rico Delphi consensus panel.

18. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Lessons from COVID-19 for improving delivery of medications for opioid use disorder in future pandemic events: results from a Puerto Rico Delphi consensus panel. Abadie R, Fisher C. Harm Reduct J. 2026 Apr 19. doi: 10.1186/s12954-026-0…

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on initiations of opioid agonist therapy in Ontario: A population-based interrupted time series analysis.

18. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on initiations of opioid agonist therapy in Ontario: A population-based interrupted time series analysis. Young S, Raboud J, Dodd Z, Barnett-Tapia C, Gomes T, Fairbairn N, Bayoumi AM. Int J Drug Policy…

Using Routinely Collected Data From the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies Database to Evaluate the Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Trends in Service Delivery in Outpatient Non-Government Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services.

18. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Using Routinely Collected Data From the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies Database to Evaluate the Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Trends in Service Delivery in Outpatient Non-Government Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services. Be…

Interventions for opioid use disorder during pregnancy: a scoping review.

17. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Interventions for opioid use disorder during pregnancy: a scoping review. Elmore AL, Richey M, Tahsin DS, Hinks G, Velez-Jimenez W, Howard AM, Wright T, Kendle A, Vamos C. Front Psychiatry. 2026 Apr 1;17:1770262. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.202…

Prevalence of opium use and use disorder in the Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

17. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prevalence of opium use and use disorder in the Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ardeshir M, Rafiemanesh H, Rostam-Abadi Y, Gholami J, Amin-Esmaeili M, Baheshmat S, Hamzehzadeh M, Farahmand K, Mohammad Aghaei A, Safa…

Prevalence and Patterns of Non-Medical Gabapentinoid Use in a General Population Sample: Findings From the Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey.

17. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prevalence and Patterns of Non-Medical Gabapentinoid Use in a General Population Sample: Findings From the Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey. McNeilage AG, Xia T, Murnion B, Ashton-James CE, Nielsen S. Drug Alcohol Rev…

A hospital-based multi-centric observational study to explore the prevalence and correlates of non-medical use and dependence of pregabalin among the patients with substance use disorder in Punjab & Chandigarh.

17. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A hospital-based multi-centric observational study to explore the prevalence and correlates of non-medical use and dependence of pregabalin among the patients with substance use disorder in Punjab & Chandigarh. Aneja J, Bala N, Sidana A…

Todesfälle im Zusammenhang mit Methamphetamin - Rechtsmedizinische Daten von 2005–2025

17. Mai 2026 | National

Todesfälle im Zusammenhang mit Methamphetamin - Rechtsmedizinische Daten von 2005–2025 Methamphetamine-related deaths: Medicolegal data, 2005–2025. Schallenberg M, Pietsch J, Masing H, Spreer M, Pilhatsch M, Petzold J. Dtsch Arzt…

At last, a pill that can prevent COVID after exposure to infected people

17. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

At last, a pill that can prevent COVID after exposure to infected people Drug arrives years after pandemic’s peak, but could still offer protection to vulnerable populations. (Nature News, USA, 13.05.2026, Anmeldung erforderlich) https://www.natur…

130. Deutscher Ärztetag. Interview mit Dr. med. Katharina Schoett (Video)

16. Mai 2026 | National

130. Deutscher Ärztetag. Interview mit Dr. med. Katharina Schoett (Video) Deutsches Ärzteblatt, 14.05.2026, Video, 03:43 https://www.aerzteblatt.de/news/interview-mit-dr-med-katharina-schoett

130. Deutscher Ärztetag. Interview mit Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Scherbaum (Video)

16. Mai 2026 | National

130. Deutscher Ärztetag. Interview mit Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Scherbaum (Video) Deutsches Ärzteblatt, 14.05.2026, Video, 04:47 https://www.aerzteblatt.de/news/interview-mit-prof-dr-med-norbert-scherbaum

Keine Lösung für Erhalt der Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik in Sicht (Video)

16. Mai 2026 | National

Keine Lösung für Erhalt der Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik in Sicht (Video) Hannover – Die Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik in Großenkneten muss zum 30. Juni ihren Betrieb einstellen. Damit entfällt ein großer Teil der in Deutschland vorhandenen Rehabilitati…

Suchterkrankungen: Ärztetag verlangt wirkungsvolle Maßnahmen zur Verhältnisprävention

14. Mai 2026 | National

Suchterkrankungen: Ärztetag verlangt wirkungsvolle Maßnahmen zur Verhältnisprävention Hannover – „Sucht ist kein Randphänomen, sondern ein Thema mit großer Relevanz. Denn Sucht betrifft nicht nur das Individuum, die Familien von Suchtkranken, das s…

Streeck verlangt Paradigmenwechsel in der Suchtpolitik

14. Mai 2026 | National

Streeck verlangt Paradigmenwechsel in der Suchtpolitik Hannover – Der Bundesdrogenbeauftragte Hendrik Streeck (CDU) kritisiert eine unzureichende Finanzierung der Suchtprävention und frühen Suchttherapie in Deutschland. Der 130. Deutsche Ärztetag f…

Fear of COVID-19 over the first year of the pandemic: Effect on anxiety, depression, and substance use, taking mental health support into account.

14. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Fear of COVID-19 over the first year of the pandemic: Effect on anxiety, depression, and substance use, taking mental health support into account. Burstyn I, Huỳnh TB. Glob Epidemiol. 2026 Apr 26;11:100262. doi: 10.1016/j.gloepi.2026.1…

From Fun to Frostbite: Cutaneous Cold Injuries Linked to Nitrous Oxide, the Experience of a Tertiary Burn Centre in the UK

14. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

From Fun to Frostbite: Cutaneous Cold Injuries Linked to Nitrous Oxide, the Experience of a Tertiary Burn Centre in the UK Robyn Westerman, RW; Mahmoud Farag, MF; Karl Walsh, KW; Tarek Hassouna, TH Keele University, UK, 2025 https://k…

Cannabis and Mental Health: A Review.

14. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cannabis and Mental Health: A Review. Kansagara D, Terry GE, Ayers CK, D’Souza DC. JAMA Intern Med. 2026;186(5):618–628. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.8215 Abstract https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstr…

UK. Is the UK Sleepwalking into a Pregabalin Crisis?

14. Mai 2026 | International

UK. Is the UK Sleepwalking into a Pregabalin Crisis? Across the UK, a new pharmaceutical drug is slowly taking over the market. The illicit use of pregabalin has emerged as a significant and rapidly evolving public health concern, with particular i…

Recent increases in crack injection and associated risk factors among people who inject psychoactive drugs in England and Wales.

14. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Recent increases in crack injection and associated risk factors among people who inject psychoactive drugs in England and Wales. Edmundson C, Croxford S, Emanuel E, Njoroge J, Ijaz S, Hope V, Phipps E, Desai M. Int J Drug Policy. 2025…

Recreational Use of Nitrous Oxide as a Source of Frostbite Injuries to the Skin: A Review of the Literature and a Case Report.

14. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Recreational Use of Nitrous Oxide as a Source of Frostbite Injuries to the Skin: A Review of the Literature and a Case Report. Holm S, Tabrisi R, Zdolsek J. Eur Burn J. 2025 Mar 7;6(1):14. doi: 10.3390/ebj6010014. PMID: 40137010; PMCID…

Libanon. Access Under Fire: OST in Wartime Lebanon

14. Mai 2026 | International

Libanon. Access Under Fire: OST in Wartime Lebanon On 3 March, one day after Israel bombed Beirut as part of its widening military operations on Lebanon, Lebanon’s Narcotics Department of the Ministry of Public Health, in charge of the Opioid Subst…

Legale Drogen: Suchtexperten plädieren für höhere Steuern für Alkohol

14. Mai 2026 | National

Legale Drogen: Suchtexperten plädieren für höhere Steuern für Alkohol Suchtforscher setzen sich für strengere Regeln und höhere Preise beim Verkauf von Alkohol ein. Wie aus dem aktuellen Jahresbericht der Deutschen Hauptstelle für Suchtfragen (DHS)…

Ecuador. ‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out

14. Mai 2026 | International

Ecuador. ‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’. (The Guardian, UK, 21.04.2026) https…

Ecuador. Trump’s “Narco-Terrorism” Operations in Ecuador: A New Phase of the Donroe Doctrine?

14. Mai 2026 | International

Ecuador. Trump’s “Narco-Terrorism” Operations in Ecuador: A New Phase of the Donroe Doctrine? On 3 March 2026, US Southern Command, the military unit overseeing operations in Central and South America, announced via X that “decisive action” had bee…

Doubts and disconnection: Police reflections on drug decriminalization in British Columbia in the first year of implementation.

14. Mai 2026 | International

Doubts and disconnection: Police reflections on drug decriminalization in British Columbia in the first year of implementation. Butler A, Ferencz S, Agnew-Pauley W, Russell C, Ali F, Greer A. Int J Drug Policy. 2026 May;151:105211. doi…

Niederlande. One year on: Dutch regulated cannabis experiment an apparent success; Some fines issued

14. Mai 2026 | International

Niederlande. One year on: Dutch regulated cannabis experiment an apparent success; Some fines issued Tuesday marks exactly one year after coffee shops in ten municipalities participating in the regulated cannabis cultivation experiment starte…

Cartels Shift Drug Manufacturing to Africa

14. Mai 2026 | International

Cartels Shift Drug Manufacturing to Africa Analysts say organized criminal groups are moving faster than law enforcement. (adf-magazine, USA/Deutschland, 11.03.2026) https://adf-magazine.com/2026/03/cartels-shift-drug-manufacturing-to-africa/

Polen. Mexican Cartels Are Already Operating in Poland and Central Europe

14. Mai 2026 | International

Polen. Mexican Cartels Are Already Operating in Poland and Central Europe Instead of smuggling drugs, the cartels send ‘cooks’ to produce them in laboratories hidden in villages in the Polish regions of Pomerania or Podlaskie. (Birn, Reporting Demo…

‘It's Just Business’: Texts Reveal the Daily Work — and Drama — of an International Cocaine Syndicate

14. Mai 2026 | International

‘It's Just Business’: Texts Reveal the Daily Work — and Drama — of an International Cocaine Syndicate Thousands of private messages lay bare the day-to-day operations of a major cocaine trafficking organization that shifted large volumes of d…

Indonesien/Malaysia. Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysia’s death row after 15 years returns home

14. Mai 2026 | International

Indonesien/Malaysia. Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysia’s death row after 15 years returns home Activists say Asih’s case exposes systematic exploitation of poor migrant women in drug trafficking. (Independent, UK, 05.04.2026) https://www…

Philippinen. Gunshots fired in Philippines senate in standoff with senator wanted by ICC

14. Mai 2026 | International

Philippinen. Gunshots fired in Philippines senate in standoff with senator wanted by ICC Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, has holed up in building to evade arrest. (The Guardian, UK, 13.05.2026)…

Stöcker im Prozess um Coronaimpfung freigesprochen

13. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Stöcker im Prozess um Coronaimpfung freigesprochen Lübeck – Der Arzt und Unternehmer Winfried Stöcker ist in zweiter Instanz von Vorwürfen im Zusammenhang mit einer Coronaimpfaktion mit einem nicht zugelassenen Mittel freigesprochen worden. Das Lan…

Kreis Oldenburg. Größte Suchtklinik für Minderjährige in Deutschland muss schließen

12. Mai 2026 | National

Kreis Oldenburg. Größte Suchtklinik für Minderjährige in Deutschland muss schließen Die bundesweit größte Klinik für suchtkranke Kinder und Jugendliche stellt ihren Betrieb ein. Die Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik im niedersächsischen Großenkneten verwi…

Ausreichende Reha-Möglichkeiten für suchterkrankte Kinder und Jugendliche – trotz Schließung der Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik

12. Mai 2026 | National

Ausreichende Reha-Möglichkeiten für suchterkrankte Kinder und Jugendliche – trotz Schließung der Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik Im Rahmen einer Pressekonferenz hat die Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik am gestrigen Abend mitgeteilt, ihren Betrieb zum 30. Juni…

Neues Diamorphin-Modul der Firma CompWare Medical GmbH

12. Mai 2026 | National

Neues Diamorphin-Modul der Firma CompWare Medical GmbH Unser neues Diamorphin-Modul ist das Ergebnis konkreter Anfragen aus dem Markt und wurde gemeinsam mit erfahrenen Anwendern entwickelt. In Abstimmung mit den Aufsichtsbehörden haben wir die Anf…

Ahlhorn. Aus für Jugend-Suchtklinik in Ahlhorn besiegelt

12. Mai 2026 | National

Ahlhorn. Aus für Jugend-Suchtklinik in Ahlhorn besiegelt Die Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik in Ahlhorn kann in ihrer jetzigen Form nicht fortgeführt werden. Darüber hat die bundesweit größte Suchtklinik für Kinder und Jugendliche am Montag informiert…

Are people who use methamphetamine at increased risk of physical violence? Results from a nationally representative sample.

12. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Are people who use methamphetamine at increased risk of physical violence? Results from a nationally representative sample. Macdonald C, McKetin R, Alexeev S, Weatherburn D. Addiction. 2026. doi.org/10.1111/add.7045…

Self-harm in individuals with substance use disorders: Predictive factors and risk model.

12. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Self-harm in individuals with substance use disorders: Predictive factors and risk model. Yu R, Tracy DK, Sinclair J, Brikell I, Lichtenstein P, Larsson H, et al. Addiction. 2026. doi.org/10.1111/add.70465…

HRI calls for proposals on death penalty abolition

12. Mai 2026 | International

HRI calls for proposals on death penalty abolition HRI is a member of the Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition, established in early 2024 by 13 abolitionist organisations. The Consortium, co-funded by the European Union under a Financial F…

Elsevier vs Meta: first science publisher sues over scraped research papers

12. Mai 2026 | International

Elsevier vs Meta: first science publisher sues over scraped research papers Science publishing giant Elsevier has joined a class-action lawsuit against Meta that alleges the reproduction of copyrighted works in developing the Llama AI model. &…

Climate. Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories

12. Mai 2026 | International

Climate. Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Indigenous organizations from across the Amazon and Latin America sent a letter Monday to the United Nations warning that orga…

US military kills three people in boat strike in eastern Pacific

12. Mai 2026 | International

US military kills three people in boat strike in eastern Pacific Without offering details or evidence, US Southern Command describes the people killed as ‘narco-terrorists’ (…) More than 190 people have been killed in so-called “narcoterrorism” st…

Lateinamerika/USA/Israel. ‘Hondurasgate,’ the alleged US and Israeli interference plot to destabilize Mexico and other progressive governments

12. Mai 2026 | International

Lateinamerika/USA/Israel. ‘Hondurasgate,’ the alleged US and Israeli interference plot to destabilize Mexico and other progressive governments A leaked audio recording points to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, Javier Milei, and Do…

Addiction - Volume 121, Issue 6 - Pages: 1337-1625 - June 2026

10. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Addiction - Volume 121, Issue 6 - Pages: 1337-1625 - June 2026 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13600443/2026/121/6

Webinar zur Substitutionsversorgung im Strafvollzug

10. Mai 2026 | National

Webinar zur Substitutionsversorgung im Strafvollzug Die Gefängnismedizin-Tage bringen jedes Jahr Expertinnen und Experten aus Medizin, Pflege und Justiz zusammen, um aktuelle Herausforderungen der Gesundheitsversorgung im Strafvollzug zu diskutiere…

Cascade of Care for Opioid Use Disorder Among Medicaid Beneficiaries.

10. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cascade of Care for Opioid Use Disorder Among Medicaid Beneficiaries. Lu TT, Dowd WN, Mark TL, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(4):e267439. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.7439 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticl…

Strategien der Hepatitis-C-Elimination

10. Mai 2026 | National

Strategien der Hepatitis-C-Elimination Menschen mit injizierendem Drogenkonsum sind die primäre Zielgruppe Auf der To-Do-Liste der WHO steht im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs) die Elimination der Hepatitis C (HCV): Ausgehend vom Jahr 2015 s…

Rauchbare synthetische Cathinone: Problematischer Konsum verursacht psychische Belastungen

10. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Rauchbare synthetische Cathinone: Problematischer Konsum verursacht psychische Belastungen Berlin – Rauchbare synthetische Cathinone werden zu einem zunehmend bedeutsamen Suchtmittel. Ein erheblicher Anteil der Konsumierenden weist problematische K…

More Than 3,000 Attacks on Ukraine Healthcare Since Start of War: WHO

09. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

More Than 3,000 Attacks on Ukraine Healthcare Since Start of War: WHO The World Health Organization says it has verified more than 3,000 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. Most strikes targeted…

Spanien. Speedboats, Guns, Cocaine: Spanish Court File Details Record Bust

09. Mai 2026 | International

Spanien. Speedboats, Guns, Cocaine: Spanish Court File Details Record Bust A Spanish court file details a record-breaking bust of 30 tonnes of cocaine by Spanish forces in international waters off the West African coast. (OCCRP – O…

Kenia/Afghanistan/USA. Court okays extradition of Afghani to face drug, illegal trade in firearms charges in the US

09. Mai 2026 | International

Kenia/Afghanistan/USA. Court okays extradition of Afghani to face drug, illegal trade in firearms charges in the US (Nation Africa / Daily Nation, Kenia, 22.04.2026) https://nation.africa/kenya/news/court-okays-extradition-of-afghani-to-face-drug-…

Afghanistan/USA. Losing His Immunity: Former Afghan MP Haji Zaher extradited to US on drug charges

09. Mai 2026 | International

Afghanistan/USA. Losing His Immunity: Former Afghan MP Haji Zaher extradited to US on drug charges Kenya is extraditing the Afghan commander and politician, Haji Abdul Zaher Qadir, to the United States, after arresting him at a hotel in Nairobi. Th…

Jordanien/Syrien. Drogenhandel von Syrien nach Jordanien - Mit Luftangriffen gegen den Captagon-Schmuggel

09. Mai 2026 | International

Jordanien/Syrien. Drogenhandel von Syrien nach Jordanien - Mit Luftangriffen gegen den Captagon-Schmuggel Jordanien geht gegen mutmaßliche Drogenbarone im syrischen Suweida vor. Im Machtvakuum nach dem Sturz Assads konzententriert sich dort d…

USA. Addiction Science Under Siege: The 2025 Impact of Federal Actions on Research, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.

09. Mai 2026 | International

USA. Addiction Science Under Siege: The 2025 Impact of Federal Actions on Research, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Addiction Science Defense Network. ASDN Working Group 1 (2026). https://26d47f0d-08d3-4401-8660-1bae164059b8.usrfiles.com/ugd/…

Ahlhorn. Dietrich-Bonhöfer-Klinik: HELFEN SIE JETZT! ZUKUNFT SICHERN STATT TÜREN SCHLIESSEN

09. Mai 2026 | National

Ahlhorn. Dietrich-Bonhöfer-Klinik: HELFEN SIE JETZT! ZUKUNFT SICHERN STATT TÜREN SCHLIESSEN Ohne Ihre Unterstützung muss unsere Klinik für abhängigkeitserkrankte Kinder und Jugendliche am 30.06.2026 schließen. Wir kämpfen um die Zukunft unserer ju…

Cost-Effectiveness of the START Hospital Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.

09. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Cost-Effectiveness of the START Hospital Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment. Okunogbe A, Peltz A, Danovitch I, Ober AJ, Nuckols TK. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2611324. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.1132…

Best Practices for Hospital-Based Initiation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Consensus Statement.

09. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Best Practices for Hospital-Based Initiation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Consensus Statement. Cohen SM, Straus E, Fiellin DA, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2611514. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.11514 https://jama…

Therapist-rated predictors of response to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

09. Mai 2026 | National

Therapist-rated predictors of response to psychedelic-assisted therapy. Viljoen, G., Bendau, A., Walter, H. et al. Nat. Mental Health (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s44220-026-00642-4 Abstract https://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-026-…

Psychedelika: Wem können sie helfen, wem schaden sie stattdessen?

09. Mai 2026 | National

Psychedelika: Wem können sie helfen, wem schaden sie stattdessen? Die psychedelisch unterstütze Therapie, der Einsatz der in psychoaktiven Pilzen enthaltenen Substanz Psilocybin, von LSD oder Ketamin zur Behandlung psychischer Erkrankungen, ist ern…

Acupuncture for smoking cessation: an overview of systematic reviews.

09. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Acupuncture for smoking cessation: an overview of systematic reviews. Fan S, Wang J, Wang X, Zhang H, Li H, Wang J, Zhang W and Wang J (2026) Front. Public Health 13:1677231. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1677231 https://www.frontiersin.org…

Mirtazapin zeigt signifikanten Effekt bei Methamphetamin-Konsumstörung

09. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Mirtazapin zeigt signifikanten Effekt bei Methamphetamin-Konsumstörung Sydney/Geelong – Das tetrazyklische Antidepressivum Mirtazapin unterstützt möglicherweise die Reduktion eines Methamphetamin („Crystal Meth“)-Konsums. Die Phase-3-Studie „Tina“…

Enquetekommission: Sachverständige verteidigen Coronamaßnahmen

09. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Enquetekommission: Sachverständige verteidigen Coronamaßnahmen Berlin – Beteiligte des deutschen Pandemiemanagements haben die zu der Zeit getroffenen Gegenmaßnahmen verteidigt. Der einstige Kanzleramtsminister Helge Braun (bis 2021) und der damali…

Ahlhorn: Weiterhin keine Lösung für Suchtklinik in Sicht

07. Mai 2026 | National

Ahlhorn: Weiterhin keine Lösung für Suchtklinik in Sicht Die Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik in Ahlhorn (Landkreis Oldenburg) behandelt suchtkranke Kinder und Jugendliche nach einem Entzug. Ihr droht die Schließung. Die Konfliktparteien melden sich zu W…

Schweiz. Kokain auf Rezept soll Crack-Elend in der Schweiz lindern – doch der Platzspitz-Arzt warnt

06. Mai 2026 | International

Schweiz. Kokain auf Rezept soll Crack-Elend in der Schweiz lindern – doch der Platzspitz-Arzt warnt Der Konsum von Crack boomt und setzt Schweizer Städte unter Druck. In einer ersten Stadt sollen Süchtige bald Kokain vom Arzt erhalten, um die offen…

Patient-Directed Discharge Among Hospitalized Persons With Opioid Use Disorder in the Fentanyl Era: A Scoping Review.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Patient-Directed Discharge Among Hospitalized Persons With Opioid Use Disorder in the Fentanyl Era: A Scoping Review. Garneau WM, Kushmeliuk S, Kee DP, Gebo KA, Buresh ME. Am J Med Open. 2026 Feb 28;15:100130. doi: 10.1016/j.ajmo.2026…

Rethinking Methadone Distribution in Iran: Towards Ethical and Effective Addiction Treatment.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Rethinking Methadone Distribution in Iran: Towards Ethical and Effective Addiction Treatment. Khosravi M. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2026;20(1):e167369. doi: doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-167369 https://brieflands.com/journals/ijpbs/article…

Continuing Patients on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder—New Challenges for Research and Policy.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Continuing Patients on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder—New Challenges for Research and Policy. Lindner SR, Samples H. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(4):e267449. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.7449 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamane…

A lifeline on wheels: perspectives of stakeholders on the implementation and impact of a mobile medications for opioid use disorder unit.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A lifeline on wheels: perspectives of stakeholders on the implementation and impact of a mobile medications for opioid use disorder unit. Kang, A., Bailey, A., Hurley, L. et al. Addict Sci Clin Pract 21, 37 (2026). doi.org/10.1186/…

"It could bring a lot of help to people that aren't getting help right now": A qualitative analysis of the impact of virtual care on access to primary care for people with opioid use disorder.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

"It could bring a lot of help to people that aren't getting help right now": A qualitative analysis of the impact of virtual care on access to primary care for people with opioid use disorder. Narayan S, Spencer S, Hedden L, Gooderham E, Muño…

Dropout rates and factors associated with adherence to opioid agonist treatment among adults with opioid use disorder at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Dropout rates and factors associated with adherence to opioid agonist treatment among adults with opioid use disorder at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania. Tuli TH, Rweyendera A, Gwahula G, Vedastus Y, Maziku R, Chilipw…

Pain and treatment outcomes after initiating methadone vs buprenorphine among medicare patients with opioid use disorder and comorbid chronic pain: A target trial emulation.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Pain and treatment outcomes after initiating methadone vs buprenorphine among medicare patients with opioid use disorder and comorbid chronic pain: A target trial emulation. Wei YJ, Winterstein AG, Fillingim RB, Schmidt S, Schmidt S. P…

Concerns and Experiences of Alcohol and Other Drug Healthcare Staff Regarding Intoxication Detection and Driving Safety of Opioid Treatment Clients.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Concerns and Experiences of Alcohol and Other Drug Healthcare Staff Regarding Intoxication Detection and Driving Safety of Opioid Treatment Clients. Winter DT, Verón GA, Day CA, Lintzeris N, Haber PS, Monds LA. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2026 Mar;45(…

Differences in anxiety, depression, and heart rate variability between patients with methamphetamine use disorder and heroin use disorder patients on methadone maintenance treatment.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Differences in anxiety, depression, and heart rate variability between patients with methamphetamine use disorder and heroin use disorder patients on methadone maintenance treatment. Kong, S., Mo, G., Wan, J. et al. BMC Psychiatry…

Factors Associated With Opioid Agonist Treatment Engagement and Harm Reduction Service Use: Findings From the New South Wales Opioid Dependence Survey.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Factors Associated With Opioid Agonist Treatment Engagement and Harm Reduction Service Use: Findings From the New South Wales Opioid Dependence Survey. Santo T Jr, Bharat C, Rodgers C, Harrod M, Taylor S, Zahra E, Sutherland R, Peacock A, Gre…

Predictors of outpatient treatment engagement following a visit to a specialized emergency department for substance use: A cohort study using high-resolution electronic health records.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Predictors of outpatient treatment engagement following a visit to a specialized emergency department for substance use: A cohort study using high-resolution electronic health records. Romero D, Kåberg M, Berman AH, Carlbring P, Franck J, Lin…

The impact of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on retention and recovery capital in recovery housing: An exploratory causal inference analysis.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The impact of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on retention and recovery capital in recovery housing: An exploratory causal inference analysis. Sondhi A, Best D, Leidi A, Belanger M, Best J, Bunaciu A, White W. Int J Drug Pol…

USA. Guest Editorial – New ASAM Implementation Guide for Hospital and Emergency Department Substance use Disorder Care

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

USA. Guest Editorial – New ASAM Implementation Guide for Hospital and Emergency Department Substance use Disorder Care By Sarah Wakeman, MD, FASAM Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) have frequent touchpoints with general hospitals an…

Kahlschlag bei Kinder-Reha - Nachbehandlung von suchtkranken Kindern gefährdet

05. Mai 2026 | National

Kahlschlag bei Kinder-Reha - Nachbehandlung von suchtkranken Kindern gefährdet Deutschlands größte Reha-Klinik für suchtkranke Kinder in Ahlhorn steht vor dem Aus. Rettungsversuche haben laut Träger nur bis 10. Mai eine Chance. (ta…

Deutscher Ärztetag hat Strukturreformen, Suchtmedizin und Weiterbildung auf der Agenda

05. Mai 2026 | National

Deutscher Ärztetag hat Strukturreformen, Suchtmedizin und Weiterbildung auf der Agenda Berlin – Der herrschende „Reformdruck“ im Gesundheitswesen muss vor allem für Strukturanpassungen genutzt werden und über „reine Sparbemühungen“ hinausgehen. Die…

Frankfurter Drogenpolitik: „Das Bahnhofsviertel ist eine Psychiatrie ohne Behandlung“

05. Mai 2026 | National

Frankfurter Drogenpolitik: „Das Bahnhofsviertel ist eine Psychiatrie ohne Behandlung“ Infolge des Crack-Konsums im Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel gibt es dort immer mehr psychisch kranke Menschen. Suchtmediziner rügen die Stadt und fordern ein Umdenke…

Fachgesellschaften sehen Cannabis-Teillegalisierung weiter kritisch

05. Mai 2026 | National

Fachgesellschaften sehen Cannabis-Teillegalisierung weiter kritisch Berlin – Medizinische Fachgesellschaften sehen die mit dem Konsumcannabisgesetz (EKOCAN) umgesetzte Teillegalisierung von Cannabis weiter kritisch. Der neue – zweite – Zwische…

Public drug use, policing, and the limits of decriminalization in British Columbia: A mixed methods study.

05. Mai 2026 | International

Public drug use, policing, and the limits of decriminalization in British Columbia: A mixed methods study. Wood B, Zakimi N, Fraser M, Loewen OK, Fajber K, Kinniburgh B, Burmeister C, Henderson I, Greer A. Int J Drug Policy. 2026 Mar 2…

USA. Federal Bill Would Roll Back Modest Progress on Methadone Access

05. Mai 2026 | International

USA. Federal Bill Would Roll Back Modest Progress on Methadone Access When it comes to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder, Representative Erin Houchin, a Trump–supporting Republican from Indiana, wants to gut the 2024 Substance Abuse and M…

UK. Britisches Parlament verabschiedet Gesetz für „rauchfreie Generation“

05. Mai 2026 | International

UK. Britisches Parlament verabschiedet Gesetz für „rauchfreie Generation“ London – Die britische Regierung hat die Verabschiedung eines Gesetzes durch das Parlament begrüßt, das den Verkauf von Zigaretten an alle später als im Jahr 2008 geborenen B…

Perspectives from opioid treatment program staff on community pharmacy-based methadone dispensing in North Carolina.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Perspectives from opioid treatment program staff on community pharmacy-based methadone dispensing in North Carolina. Shubel C, Marley G, Ostrach B, Carpenter D. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2026 Mar 14;186:209942. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.202…

InSight Crime’s 2025 Cocaine Seizure Round-Up

05. Mai 2026 | International

InSight Crime’s 2025 Cocaine Seizure Round-Up As the United States drags the drug war back in time, traffickers are leaping forward, creating new ways of disguising and moving cocaine while weaving sophisticated global networks to reach new markets…

Jazz and substance abuse: road to creative genius or pathway to premature death.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Jazz and substance abuse: road to creative genius or pathway to premature death. Tolson GH, Cuyjet MJ. Int J Law Psychiatry. 2007 Nov-Dec;30(6):530-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2007.09.004. Epub 2007 Oct 29. PMID: 17964650. https://www.addi…

17th European Congress on Heroin Addiction & Related Clinical Problems - Bukarest, Rumäniaen – 29.-31.05.2026

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

17th European Congress on Heroin Addiction & Related Clinical Problems - Bukarest, Rumäniaen – 29.-31.05.2026 https://www.europad.org/europad26.php

A comparative appraisal of stigma among healthcare workers towards alcohol and substance use disorders: a case vignette study.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

A comparative appraisal of stigma among healthcare workers towards alcohol and substance use disorders: a case vignette study. Yilmaz O, Budakli AA, Aslan E. Front Psychiatry. 2026 Feb 18;17:1634817. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1634817. PM…

DHS RUNDBRIEF SUCHT-SELBSTHILFE - Sonderausgabe zur Aktionswoche Alkohol 2026 Prävention

05. Mai 2026 | National

DHS RUNDBRIEF SUCHT-SELBSTHILFE - Sonderausgabe zur Aktionswoche Alkohol 2026 Prävention Das Motto der Aktionswoche vom 13. - 21. Juni 2026 lautet „Entdecke, wie viel mehr in dir steckt – mit weniger oder ganz ohne Alkohol“. Wir wollen mit der …

How much for a fake authorship? Ad database reveals secrets of scientific fraud

05. Mai 2026 | International

How much for a fake authorship? Ad database reveals secrets of scientific fraud An analysis of thousands of paper-mill adverts could help journals to crack down on misconduct. (Nature News, USA, 24.04.2026) https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-0…

Hannover. Kosta, Locke und der korrupte Staatsanwalt: »Diese Information war 100.000 Euro wert«

05. Mai 2026 | National

Hannover. Kosta, Locke und der korrupte Staatsanwalt: »Diese Information war 100.000 Euro wert« Für die Drogenbande war es wie ein Jackpot. Sie hatte es geschafft, einen Staatsanwalt zu bestechen. Der gab daraufhin geheime Informat…

USA. Purdue vor Abwicklung wegen Opioidkrise strafrechtlich verurteilt

05. Mai 2026 | International

USA. Purdue vor Abwicklung wegen Opioidkrise strafrechtlich verurteilt Newark – Kurz vor der Abwicklung des insolventen Pharmakonzerns Purdue hat ein US-Strafgericht dessen Mitschuld an der Opioidkrise offiziell festgestellt. Bundesrichterin Madeli…

Where the Iran War Could Disrupt Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

05. Mai 2026 | International

Where the Iran War Could Disrupt Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Pharmaceutical company executives are responding to the immediate supply-chain threats by targeting unconventional routes. (thinkglobalhealth.org, Council on Foreign Relations, USA, 20.0…

Pharma fallout from Iran war won't end with ceasefire

05. Mai 2026 | International

Pharma fallout from Iran war won't end with ceasefire The Iran war is highlighting the fragile nature of global drug supply chains as disruptions ripple far beyond the Persian Gulf. Why it matters: Even if the ceasefire holds, disruptions to…

Perceived impacts of Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS) on key service aspects and settings: Reports from Canadian National Questionnaire on Overdose Monitoring (CNQOM).

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Perceived impacts of Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS) on key service aspects and settings: Reports from Canadian National Questionnaire on Overdose Monitoring (CNQOM). Seo B, Dhanoa A, Rider N, Rioux W, Viste D, Pan B, Al Hamarneh Y, Ghosh…

Surveying Correctional Health Staff on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Diversion: Barriers and Mitigation Strategies.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Surveying Correctional Health Staff on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Diversion: Barriers and Mitigation Strategies. Lutgen-Nieves L, Gaiazov S, Wolfe C, Valera P, Flynn C, Johnson N, Fiscella K. J Correct Health Care. 2026 Apr 3:1…

USA. From release to recovery: Rapid telemedicine access to opioid use disorder treatment after incarceration

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

USA. From release to recovery: Rapid telemedicine access to opioid use disorder treatment after incarceration Incarcerated individuals face barriers to continuing treatment for opioid addiction post-incarceration, resulting in a high risk of overdo…

UK. Official Statistics: Prison leavers in substance misuse treatment: 4-week outcomes - report

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

UK. Official Statistics: Prison leavers in substance misuse treatment: 4-week outcomes - report Overview This report analyses the outcomes of prison leavers in England between August 2018 and December 2022 receiving substance misuse treatmen…

Structural and Policy Determinants of Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant People in U.S. Jails.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Structural and Policy Determinants of Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant People in U.S. Jails. Lakshman M, Murali S, Kramer CT, Sufrin CB, Fix RL. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2026 Jan 24;23(2):149. doi: 1…

The global epidemiology of injecting drug use, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis among people who are incarcerated: a multistage systematic review.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

The global epidemiology of injecting drug use, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis among people who are incarcerated: a multistage systematic review. Degenhardt L, Hickman M, Altice FL, Grebely J, Taylor S, Lynch M, Kamenjaš A, Marsden J, T…

Global coverage of interventions for reduction of injecting drug use-related harm, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis in prisons and other carceral settings: A systematic review.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Global coverage of interventions for reduction of injecting drug use-related harm, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis in prisons and other carceral settings: A systematic review. Santo T Jr, Hickman M, Altice FL, Grebely J, Taylor S, Lynch…

Gatekeeping harm reduction in Canadian Federal Prisons: Perspectives on the threat risk assessment for the prison needle exchange program by prison administrative leadership.

05. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Gatekeeping harm reduction in Canadian Federal Prisons: Perspectives on the threat risk assessment for the prison needle exchange program by prison administrative leadership. Kronfli N, Popovic N, Weiss E, Stoové M, Lafferty L,&…

Hamburg: 100 Menschen starben im vergangenen Jahr an Drogen

05. Mai 2026 | National

Hamburg: 100 Menschen starben im vergangenen Jahr an Drogen Die Zahl der Drogentoten in Hamburg ist 2025 auf einem hohen Stand geblieben: Insgesamt starben 100 Menschen durch den Konsum von Kokain, Heroin, Ersatzdrogen wie Methadon oder anderen Rau…

NRW. Erneut weniger Drogentote in NRW

05. Mai 2026 | National

NRW. Erneut weniger Drogentote in NRW Die Zahl der Drogentoten ist in Nordrhein-Westfalen erneut gesunken. Im vergangenen Jahr starben noch 709 Menschen an den Folgen ihres Rauschgiftkonsums, wie ein Sprecher des NRW-Innenministeriums auf Anfrage d…

Protrahierter Ausbruch von invasiven Haemophilus influenzae Typ b-(Hib-)Infektionen in Hamburg, 2024 – 2026

05. Mai 2026 | National

Protrahierter Ausbruch von invasiven Haemophilus influenzae Typ b-(Hib-)Infektionen in Hamburg, 2024 – 2026 Epidemiologische Bulletin 18/2026, 30.04.2026, Seite 7 ff. Hrsg.: RKI – Robrt Koch Institut https://www.rki.de/DE/Aktuelles/Publikationen/…

DRUCK-Surv Newsletter - AUSGABE 4 - Mai 2026

05. Mai 2026 | National

DRUCK-Surv Newsletter - AUSGABE 4 - Mai 2026 DRUCK-Surv – Surveillance von Drogen und chronischen Infektionskrankheiten Hrsg.: RKI Robert Koch Institut https://www.rki.de/DE/Themen/Infektionskrankheiten/Sexuell-und-durch-Blut-uebertragene-Krankhe…

Guarantees for protection of the right of drug addicts to confidential medical information.

04. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Guarantees for protection of the right of drug addicts to confidential medical information. Shevchuk OM, Samoshchenko IV, Bilonko OF, Kizina IY, Smiyukha OA. Wiad Lek. 2025;78(11):2527-2532. doi: 10.36740/WLek/214807. PMID: 41518193…

Managing in war, planning for peace: second report of The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on mental health in Ukraine

04. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Managing in war, planning for peace: second report of The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on mental health in Ukraine Pinchuk I, Leventhal B, Ladyk-Bryzghalova A et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, 2026; 0 Abstract https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanp…

Esssen. inactio® Lifeline DKR: Case Study Suchthilfe direkt Essen - Viele Möglichkeiten für Vorgangsdokumentation und Auswertung

03. Mai 2026 | National

Esssen. inactio® Lifeline DKR: Case Study Suchthilfe direkt Essen - Viele Möglichkeiten für Vorgangsdokumentation und Auswertung Die Herausforderung: Umfassende Dokumentationspflicht Pro Tag 30 bis 50 Besucher und 60 bis 240 Konsumvor gänge. In di…

USA. SAMHSA Bans Fentanyl Test Strips, OD Hotlines From Grant Funding

03. Mai 2026 | International

USA. SAMHSA Bans Fentanyl Test Strips, OD Hotlines From Grant Funding The Trump administration will no longer allow grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to pay for drug-checking strips, a reversal that could substantially…

USA. SAMHSA tightens funding rules on harm reduction services

03. Mai 2026 | International

USA. SAMHSA tightens funding rules on harm reduction services The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has updated federal guidance on harm reduction funding in an April 24 letter outlining which supplies and services are…

Österreich. Bericht zur Drogensituation 2025

03. Mai 2026 | International

Österreich. Bericht zur Drogensituation 2025 Ergebnisbericht Im Auftrag der Drogenagentur der Europäischen Union, Lissabon, und des Bundesministeriums für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz Wien, im Oktober 2025 https://ja…

Indian. What if Punjab’s ‘zombie drug’ isn’t real, but the crisis it hides is?

03. Mai 2026 | International

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03. Mai 2026 | National

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03. Mai 2026 | National

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | National

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03. Mai 2026 | International

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03. Mai 2026 | International

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Factors Associated With Cocaine Use Disorder: Results From the French Nationwide Repeated Cross-Sectional OPPIDUM Study (2019-2023). Alhamidi Z, Lacroix C, Jouve E, Soeiro T, Eiden C, Micallef J. Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2026 May;40(3):e…

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Association between gabapentinoid treatment, concurrent use with opioid or benzodiazepine and the risk of drug poisoning: A self-controlled case series study.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Association between gabapentinoid treatment, concurrent use with opioid or benzodiazepine and the risk of drug poisoning: A self-controlled case series study. Yuen ASC, Chen B, Chan AYL, Hayes JF, Osborn DPJ, Besag FMC, et al. (2026) P…

Association between early methadone dose titration and treatment discontinuation and opioid toxicity: A retrospective cohort study.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Changes in Blood DNA CpG Methylation Levels in Response to Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Epigenome-Wide Longitudinal Study.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Latent classes of sleep deficiency and correlates among patients receiving methadone treatment: A longitudinal study. Hsaio C, Jeon S, DiMeola KA, Walker K, Akhiwu O, Stein MD, et al. Addiction. 2026.doi.org/10.1111/add.70384 https://…

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | International

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Exploring the Italian Experience with Long-Acting Buprenorphine Formulations (LAIB) for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: A Series of Narrative Interviews.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Association between extended-release buprenorphine adherence and reduced healthcare costs among insured patients with opioid use disorder.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Suicide and psychiatric disorders associated with amphetamine type stimulant use: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Not a Disease of the Past: A Case Report of Heroin-Induced Toxic Leukoencephalopathy Causing Progressive Neurologic Decline.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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WHO. Efforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targets

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Reinfection following direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C infection among people in prison with recent injecting drug use: the SHARP-P study.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Barriers and facilitators of ongoing engagement in substance use treatment programmes among people with HIV in South Africa: A qualitative analysis. Pillay T, Du Toit S, Sforza C, Hines A, Rose A, Magidson J, Joska J. South Afr J HIV M…

Associations Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Birth Outcomes: Results from a Prospective Cohort Study.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Trends in Opioid Agonist Treatment for Opioid Dependence During Pregnancy: A Population-Based Study in New South Wales 2005-2021.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Prenatal exposure to buprenorphine or methadone and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes: population based cohort study.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

Prenatal exposure to buprenorphine or methadone and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes: population based cohort study. Friedrich S, Huybrechts K F, Straub L, Hernandez-Diaz S, Zhu Y, Hahn G&nb…

As-Needed Medications in Newborn Opioid Withdrawal: A Better Standard.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

As-Needed Medications in Newborn Opioid Withdrawal: A Better Standard. Grossman M, Berkwitt A, Osborn R. JAMA. Published online April 25, 2026. doi:10.1001/jama.2026.6412 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fulla…

Symptom-Based Dosing for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal: The OPTimize NOW Randomized Clinical Trial. J

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Extending harm reduction through public health vending machines: Insights from implementation efforts in the United States.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Assessment of a County-Wide, Pan-First Responder Take-Home Naloxone Program in Denver, Colorado.

03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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DGPPN Kongress2026 - „Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie: Profile und Weiterentwicklungen“ - 25. bis zum 28. November 2026 - CityCube Berlin und online

03. Mai 2026 | National

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03. Mai 2026 | National

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03. Mai 2026 | Fachveröffentlichungen

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Trauma, distress, and resilience among Ukrainian migrants: mental health and cultural contexts in Europe.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Trauma, distress, and resilience among Ukrainian migrants: mental health and cultural contexts in Europe. Szkup M, Krsnik S, Fedortsiv O, Stanisavljević S, Rousou E, Burbela E, Kleszcz A, Fernandes R, Mikła M, Ellina P, Zabielska P, Melo P, E…

The association between quality of life, anxiety and depression, and residual limb and phantom limb pain in war-related amputees: a year-long observational study

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

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Tell or Not to Tell: Changes in Ukrainian Older Adults' HIV Status Disclosure Practices During Intersecting Covid-19 and War Crises.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

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VANTAGE: van-based real-time HIV sequencing for transmission mapping and drug resistance profiling in war-affected Ukraine.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

VANTAGE: van-based real-time HIV sequencing for transmission mapping and drug resistance profiling in war-affected Ukraine. Kovalenko G, Liulchuk MG, Filippovych M, Smyrnov P, Strathdee SA, Vasylyeva TI. AIDS. 2026 Jan 1;40(1):123-126…

From barriers to solutions: a qualitative study of access to HIV and TB care for forced migrants from Ukraine.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

From barriers to solutions: a qualitative study of access to HIV and TB care for forced migrants from Ukraine. Kashnitsky D, Vyatchina M, Ariabinska A, Basquin P, Kasianczuk M, Kvinikadze G, Landeau E, Rabinciuc V, Rivera K, Shishniashvili I…

Sex disparities and partners' positive HIV status in HIV recent infection among people who inject drugs in Ukraine.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Sex disparities and partners' positive HIV status in HIV recent infection among people who inject drugs in Ukraine. Kulchynska R, Sazonova Y, Azarskova M, Salyuk T, Kornilova M, Vitek C, Andrianova I, Kyslykh O, Liulchuk M, Salnikov S, Hakim…

Tuberculosis transmission and resistance among Ukrainian migrants and its impact on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis dynamics in high-influx host countries.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Tuberculosis transmission and resistance among Ukrainian migrants and its impact on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis dynamics in high-influx host countries. Dohál M, Konstantynovska O, Hromádková M, Štrba M, Doležalová K, Wallenfels J, Porvaz…

Transmission of high-level drug-resistance mutations in HIV-1 subtype A6 circulating among former Soviet Union countries.

03. Mai 2026 | Ukraine

Transmission of high-level drug-resistance mutations in HIV-1 subtype A6 circulating among former Soviet Union countries. Bakuova N, Nefedova A, Begimbetova D, Dzissyuk N, Medeubekov U, Chokomorova U, Bekbolotov AA, Kalmambetova G, Sydykova A…

Lockdown COVID‑19: a stress test revealing more about the mental health system than psychopathology - A comparative analysis between Austria, Germany, and Italy.

03. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

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03. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Substance use and mental health before versus during COVID-19 pandemic among persons who inject drugs with HCV infection history-the HERO study. Lopes SS, Pericot-Valverde I, Lum PJ, Taylor LE, Mehta SH, Tsui JI, Feinberg J, Kim AY, Norton BL…

Impact of State Telemedicine Policies on Substance Use Disorder Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

03. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

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Barriers to Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder Reported by Women During 2020: Insights for the Next Public Health Emergency.

03. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Barriers to Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder Reported by Women During 2020: Insights for the Next Public Health Emergency. Ward MK, Jafry A, Coleman S, Fernandez SB, Gwanzura T, Wagner EF. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2026 Mar 23;…

Staff perspectives on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of emergency department care for patients who use opioids.

03. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Staff perspectives on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of emergency department care for patients who use opioids. Gehring ND, Weicker SA, Hyshka E, Lail P, Mrochuk M, Rittenbach K, Speed KA, Salvalaggio G, Harvey G, Twan…

Association between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden death in apparently healthy younger individuals: A population-based case-control study.

03. Mai 2026 | Covid-19

Association between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden death in apparently healthy younger individuals: A population-based case-control study. Abdel-Qadir H, Bhatt HA, Swayze S, Paterson M, Ko DT, Juurlink DN, Kwong JC. PLoS Med. 2026 Mar…

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24. April 2026 | Covid-19

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Lessons from COVID-19: Perspectives of senior managers and decision-makers in substance use services in Wales.

18. April 2026 | Covid-19

Lessons from COVID-19: Perspectives of senior managers and decision-makers in substance use services in Wales. Murray S, Holloway K, Buhociu M, Blakebrough M, Phipps C. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2026 Mar 12;21(1):22. doi: 10.1186/…

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11. April 2026 | Covid-19

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