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Jun 26, 2024

Digital Cloning of Online Social Networks for Language-Sensitive Agent-Based Modeling of Misinformation Spread

We develop a simulation framework for studying misinformation spread within online social networks that blends agent-based modeling and natural language processing techniques.
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Jun 20, 2024

Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Community Mental Health Facilities

This study quantified the availability of medications for opioid use disorder at community outpatient mental health treatment facilities in high-burden states as well as characteristics associated with offering medications for opioid use disorder.
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Jun 18, 2024

Only One-Third of Outpatient Mental Health Facilities Offer Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Only a third of outpatient community mental health treatment facilities in 20 states with the highest opioid-related overdose deaths report offering medication treatment for opioid use disorders, suggesting efforts may be needed to strengthen such services.
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Jun 17, 2024

Characteristics of a Cost-Effective Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Identifies test performance and cost benchmarks that would make blood-based colorectal cancer screening as effective and cost-effective as established alternatives.
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Jun 17, 2024

A Multilevel Analysis of Changing Telehealth Availability in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings: Conditional Effects of Rurality, the Number and Types of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Available, and Time, US, 2016-2023

We assessed the change in trends in telehealth and medication for OUD (MOUD) and identify locations of low telehealth and MOUD access.
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Jun 14, 2024

Comparing Covariation Among Vaccine Hesitancy and Broader Beliefs Within Twitter and Survey Data

This article quantifies how to accurately reconstruct from Twitter data patterns of belief covariation that match results from a nationally representative survey.
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Jun 6, 2024

A National Survey of State Laws Regarding Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Problem-Solving Courts

Researchers conducted a review of U.S. regulations and statutes between 2005 and 2019 to identify and describe state laws related to medications for opioid use disorder in problem-solving courts.
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May 22, 2024

Geographic and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Access to Methamphetamine Detoxification Services, United States, 2021

Seeking to understand geographic distribution of methamphetamine specialty detox services and differential access by race/ethnicity is critical for establishing policies that ensure equitable access across populations.
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May 20, 2024

Growing Importance of High-Volume Buprenorphine Prescribers in OUD Treatment: 2009–2018

We examined trends in high-volume buprenorphine prescribers and the nature of their prescribing in 2009-2018 using national pharmacy claims. Results indicate that high-volume prescribers accounted for 80% of dispensed buprenorphine prescriptions.
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May 10, 2024

Drug-related Physician Continuing Medical Education Requirements, 2010-2020

A descriptive legal review of laws in all 50 states and D.C. searched for continuing medical education requirements for physicians regarding controlled substance prescribing, pain management, or substance use disorder treatment.
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May 6, 2024

Narrative Review: Revised Principles and Practice Recommendations for Adolescent Substance Use Treatment and Policy

In 2014, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse released "Principles of Substance Use Disorder Treatment," which Winters et al. (2018) specified for adolescents. This review further updates adolescent principles and practices with new research.
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May 6, 2024

Trends and Disparities in Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Medicaid, 2007–2012

We found notable disparities in perinatal opioid use disorder treatment for Black and American Indian and Alaska Native women compared to White women.

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Digital Cloning of Online Social Networks for Language-Sensitive Agent-Based Modeling of Misinformation Spread

Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Community Mental Health Facilities

Only One-Third of Outpatient Mental Health Facilities Offer Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Characteristics of a Cost-Effective Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening

A Multilevel Analysis of Changing Telehealth Availability in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings: Conditional Effects of Rurality, the Number and Types of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Available, and Time, US, 2016-2023

Comparing Covariation Among Vaccine Hesitancy and Broader Beliefs Within Twitter and Survey Data

A National Survey of State Laws Regarding Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Problem-Solving Courts

Geographic and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Access to Methamphetamine Detoxification Services, United States, 2021

Growing Importance of High-Volume Buprenorphine Prescribers in OUD Treatment: 2009–2018

Drug-related Physician Continuing Medical Education Requirements, 2010-2020

Narrative Review: Revised Principles and Practice Recommendations for Adolescent Substance Use Treatment and Policy

Trends and Disparities in Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Medicaid, 2007–2012

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Digital Cloning of Online Social Networks for Language-Sensitive Agent-Based Modeling of Misinformation Spread

Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Community Mental Health Facilities

Only One-Third of Outpatient Mental Health Facilities Offer Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Characteristics of a Cost-Effective Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening

A Multilevel Analysis of Changing Telehealth Availability in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings: Conditional Effects of Rurality, the Number and Types of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Available, and Time, US, 2016-2023

Comparing Covariation Among Vaccine Hesitancy and Broader Beliefs Within Twitter and Survey Data

A National Survey of State Laws Regarding Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Problem-Solving Courts

Geographic and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Access to Methamphetamine Detoxification Services, United States, 2021

Growing Importance of High-Volume Buprenorphine Prescribers in OUD Treatment: 2009–2018

Drug-related Physician Continuing Medical Education Requirements, 2010-2020

Narrative Review: Revised Principles and Practice Recommendations for Adolescent Substance Use Treatment and Policy

Trends and Disparities in Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Medicaid, 2007–2012

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