Addiction Medicine

A California physician was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for conspiring with a pharmacist to illegally distribute controlled substances. Should the pharmacist receive a similar sentence?

Many patients ask about using both benzodiazepines and opioids. W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, asks whether you know the possible effects of combining the 2 drug classes.

We want to know whether you think opioids should be made illegal in the United States. Tell us your thoughts by taking this poll.

According to a new study, most patients who receive buprenorphine for opioid use disorder discontinue treatment in how many days?

A 56-year-old house painter fell off a ladder and fractured 3 ribs. He was prescribed tramadol for pain relief. A few days later, the results of a urine drug test came back positive for methadone. The man...

A 46-year-old alcoholic male comes to your office stating his intention to quit drinking. He typically drinks 12-16 glasses of whisky per day.

Alfredo is a 37-year-old who comes to the emergency department complaining of renal colic. Note: Alfredo is a “frequent flyer” in the emergency department and many staff members know him by name.

Alfredo is a 37-year-old who comes to the emergency department complaining of renal colic. Note: Alfredo is a “frequent flyer” in the emergency department and many staff members know him by name.