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    Substance Use Disorders

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on substance use disorders and related issues, including addiction, drug dependence, and urine drug screening. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only. Note: This topic module does not include articles on tobacco or alcohol abuse. See separate topic collections on Alcohol Abuse and Dependence and Tobacco Abuse and Dependence.
    Categories

    Treatment

    Editorials

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Complications and Special Situations

    Overview

    Prevention

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Editorials and Letters

    Treatment
    Oct 15, 2024 — Disulfiram for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Oct 15, 2022 — Management of Substance Use Disorders: Guidelines From the VA/DoD [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 15, 2022 — Harm Reduction for Patients With Substance Use Disorders [Curbside Consultation]
    Jul 01, 2020 — Family Physicians Play Key Role in Bridging the Gap in Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment [Graham Center Policy One-Pager]
    Oct 01, 2019 — Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2019 — Lofexidine (Lucemyra) for Treatment of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms [STEPS]
    Jan 15, 2019 — Primary Care for Persons Who Inject Drugs
    May 15, 2018 — Implantable Buprenorphine (Probuphine) for Maintenance Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder [STEPS]
    Mar 01, 2018 — Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder   PtEd
    Apr 01, 2017 — Management of Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse: A Position Paper from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]   Tool
    Mar 01, 2017 — Buprenorphine Maintenance vs. Placebo for Opioid Dependence [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jan 01, 2017 — Alpha-adrenergic Agonists for the Management of Opioid Withdrawal [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Oct 01, 2016 — Rural Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Depends on Family Physicians [Graham Center Policy One-Pager]
    Feb 01, 2015 — Buprenorphine Maintenance vs. Methadone Maintenance or Placebo for Opioid Use Disorder [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Editorials
    Sep 15, 2023 — The Role of Xylazine in the Overdose Crisis [Editorials]   FREE
    May 15, 2022 — The Case for Supervised Injection Sites in the United States [Editorials]
    Feb 15, 2021 — Performance-Enhancing Drug Use in Recreational Athletes [Editorials]
    Oct 01, 2019 — Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2018 — Counseling Parents and Adolescents About Marijuana [Editorials]   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2018 — Treating Opioid Use Disorder as a Family Physician: Taking the Next Step [Editorials]
    Sep 15, 2017 — How Family Physicians Can Combat the Opioid Epidemic [Editorials]
    Apr 01, 2017 — Management of Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse: A Position Paper from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]   Tool
    Jun 15, 2016 — Using the CDC Guideline and Tools for Opioid Prescribing in Patients with Chronic Pain [Editorials]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jan 15, 2021 — Screening for Unhealthy Drug Use: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Jan 15, 2021 — Evidence Lacking to Support Universal Unhealthy Drug Use Screening [Editorials]
    Jun 01, 2019 — Adolescent Substance Use and Misuse: Recognition and Management
    Complications and Special Situations
    Apr 15, 2024 — Adolescent Cannabis Use and Suicidality [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    May 15, 2023 — Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy [Curbside Consultation]
    Mar 01, 2021 — Caring for the Physician Affected by Substance Use Disorder [Curbside Consultation]
    Apr 15, 2020 — Postpartum Relapse Prevention: The Family Physician's Role [Letters to the Editor]
    Overview
    May 15, 2024 — Substance Misuse in Adults: A Primary Care Approach   CME
    Sep 15, 2023 — Benzodiazepine Use Disorder: Common Questions and Answers   CME
    Feb 13, 2023 — Opioid Epidemic Updates: “Frankenstein Opioids” and Xylazine-Induced Skin Ulcers
    Sep 15, 2022 — Recreational Cannabis and Emergency Department Visits [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Dec 15, 2021 — Cannabis Essentials: Tools for Clinical Practice   Alg   POC   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2018 — Stimulant and Designer Drug Use: Primary Care Management   PtEd
    Nov 01, 2008 — Supplements and Sports
    Prevention
    Oct 15, 2020 — Primary Care–Based Interventions to Prevent Illicit Drug Use: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Oct 15, 2020 — Primary Care–Based Interventions to Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Jul 15, 2018 — Club Drugs: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2018 — Meth: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2018 — Marijuana: Talking Points for Parents and Teens [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2018 — Opioid Use Disorder: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Editorials and Letters
    Aug 15, 2013 — Risks Associated with Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use [Editorials]
    Jul 01, 2013 — Uncommon Adverse Effects of Commonly Abused Illicit Drugs [Editorials]
    Oct 01, 2012 — Opioid Abuse and Pain Management [Editorials]
    Oct 01, 2011 — Abuse of Over-the-Counter Medications Among Teenagers and Young Adults [Editorials]
    Mar 15, 2007 — Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs [Editorials]
    Jul 01, 2003 — Prescribing Syringes to Injection Drug Users: What the Family Physician Should Know [Editorials]

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