American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Recommendations for Addressing In-Hospital Substance Use From a National Delphi Consensus Process
Lead: Recommendations for Addressing In-Hospital Substance Use From a National Delphi Consensus Process
Lead: Recommendations for Addressing In-Hospital Substance Use From a National Delphi Consensus Process
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Explore expert recommendations for addressing in-hospital substance use and key insights into addiction medicine trends.
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Episode Overview
- Patient-centred recommendations for hospital substance use.
- Phenobarbital implementation shows promising outcomes.
- Nicotine dependence linked to accelerated aging.
- Mixed effects of high-concentration THC on mental health.
- Psychostimulants may benefit ADHD and opioid disorder treatment.
The greatest increase was for cocaine followed by opioids and amphetamines.
Ever wondered what it takes to tackle substance use within hospital settings? This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' brings you the latest insights on addressing in-hospital substance use, featuring a national Delphi consensus process. A panel of 38 addiction experts came together to develop 84 patient-centred recommendations aimed at improving hospital policies and responses.
From symptom resolution to reducing treatment duration, you'll hear about the successful implementation of phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal in Seattle, where hospitalists had limited experience with the drug. The episode also covers groundbreaking research on nicotine dependence, revealing how the time from waking to the first cigarette can accelerate biological aging and increase premature mortality risk. Intrigued by the effects of high-concentration THC cannabis products on mental health?
This systematic review evaluates its association with anxiety, depression, psychosis, and cannabis use disorder. Listeners are also introduced to the complexities of opioid use disorder among individuals with ADHD, shedding light on how psychostimulant prescriptions can impact treatment outcomes. Additionally, the global burden of disease due to drug use disorders is explored, highlighting rising mortality rates despite a decrease in incidence.
Finally, the episode delves into the challenges faced by pregnant women with alcohol use disorder and the importance of parental literacy in recognising adolescent substance use. With such a diverse range of topics, this episode promises to be both informative and eye-opening. Are you ready to dive into the latest findings in addiction medicine and explore how these insights can shape future treatment approaches?