Federal prosecutors have charged six Detroit-area physicians with fraudulent billing in connection with a scheme to hook patients on opioids and then force them to undergo unnecessary procedures. Medscape Medical News
Modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting agent approved for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder, shows promise in treating stimulant use disorders. Medscape Medical News
Congress has passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which includes a provision to make hemp an agricultural commodity by removing it from the federal list of controlled substances. Medscape Medical News
Off-label use of high-dose antipsychotics significantly increases the risk of unexpected death in children and youth, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
The lateral orbitofrontal cortex may be a promising new stimulation target for treatment of mood disorders. Medscape Medical News
US deaths from drug overdose increased 54% from 2011 to 2016, a new report by the CDC shows. Although rankings changed, the top 10 drugs involved remained consistent throughout the study period. Medscape Medical News
Offering evaluation and treatment for smoking cessation via audiovisual conferencing results in quit rates equivalent to in-person treatment, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
A phase 2a trial provides evidence that pharmacologic fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibition is a viable therapeutic strategy to treat problematic cannabis use. Medscape Medical News
The prescription-only reSET-O application is intended for use in conjunction with outpatient therapy to treat opioid use disorder. FDA Approvals
The ability to walk into a clinic without an appointment helps patients with mental illness get needed psychopharmacology, stay in treatment, and even reduce future emergency department visits. Medscape Medical News
A prescription digital therapeutic that can be downloaded to a smartphone is a promising treatment option for opioid addiction when used as an adjunct to usual care. Medscape Medical News
A history of IV drug use or mood disorders increases overdose risk in young patients in treatment for substance abuse. Medscape Medical News
MDMA helps individuals regain trust, a finding that may ultimately pave the way for treating psychiatric disorders with the agent. Medscape Medical News
MDMA helps individuals regain trust, a finding that may ultimately pave the way for treating psychiatric disorders with the agent. Medscape Medical News
Interacting with dogs increases positive emotions in children and reduces anxiety, demonstrating that this type of pet therapy "can improve clinically relevant symptoms," researchers note. Medscape Medical News
A study provides ‘compelling’ evidence that severe infections, as well as treatment with antibiotics, place children at heightened risk of developing a mental disorder. Medscape Medical News
Brief home videos may be effective in diagnosing autism in children, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Clinicians routinely inquire about suicidality in depressed patients. New research suggests they should ask about it in those who experience psychotic episodes. Medscape Medical News
Outpatient mental health service use has increased among US adults, but many with serious psychological distress still go untreated, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
In topline results from the phase 3 ENLIGHTEN-2 trial, patients with schizophrenia who received olanzapine/samidorphan showed significant less weight gain than those who received olanzapine alone. Medscape Medical News
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