Using Harm Reduction to Mitigate Opioid Addiction in Patients With Cancer
This approach to managing opioid misuse/diversion and addiction in oncology patients stresses use harm reduction, instead of an attempt at abstinence or addiction treatment.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Unusual Amnestic Syndrome Seen With Opioid Abuse
Drug abuse may cause an unusual short-term memory syndrome
Even after cancer diagnosis, 1 in 10 survivors continues to smoke
A new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, & Prevention found that nearly 1 in 10 cancer survivors continued smoking despite their cancer diagnosis
Can e-cigarettes help smokers quit?
One study by British researchers suggests yes, but not all experts agree.
Cancer patients using cocaine
I have a patient with cancer who is actively using cocaine. We will do random urine screens on this patient. How long does cocaine remain in the urine?
Health effects of cigarette smoking
More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by all deaths from HIV, illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides and murders combined, according to the CDC.The good news: Nearly 70% of smokers want to quit, and about 50% said they made an attempt in the year prior to being questioned,…
Introduce palliative care for pain at cancer diagnosis
Palliative care interventions should be introduced at diagnosis as a part of disease management rather than not until the end of life, suggests a review of cancer pain management.
Abstral approved for breakthrough cancer pain
A tablet delivering transmucosal fentanyl, Abstral is indicated for the management of breakthrough pain in adult cancer patients who are already using opioids around the clock.
Virtual Reality Program Helps Reduce Tobacco Addiction in Smokers
Smokers can use a virtual anti-smoking program to help reduce tobacco addiction, according to research published in CyberPsychology and Behavior (2009; 12[5]:477-483).
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