Auto-nudges increase emergency department treatment of opioid use disorder Image: iStock/Sviatlana Lazarenka Auto-nudges increase emergency department treatment of opioid use disorder A Penn Medicine study finds assessment for opioid withdrawal doubles when a triage screening question is paired with electronic health record automated prompts.
Minorities hit hardest by alcohol-related deaths during first years of COVID-19 Penn In the News Everyday Health Minorities hit hardest by alcohol-related deaths during first years of COVID-19 Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that stressors from the pandemic contributed to higher alcohol consumption, which can be followed by increased fatalities. Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold In an opinion article, Margaret Lowenstein of the Perelman School of Medicine and Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing, both senior fellows at the Leonard Davis Institute, write about the need for bold action in the fight against opioids in Philadelphia. The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Penn In the News Time Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Ashish Thakrar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that health care can’t continue to play whack-a-mole as new drug epidemics pop up. Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country. The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences. Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders. Load More
Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold In an opinion article, Margaret Lowenstein of the Perelman School of Medicine and Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing, both senior fellows at the Leonard Davis Institute, write about the need for bold action in the fight against opioids in Philadelphia. The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Penn In the News Time Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Ashish Thakrar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that health care can’t continue to play whack-a-mole as new drug epidemics pop up. Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country. The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences. Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders. Load More
The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Penn In the News Time Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Ashish Thakrar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that health care can’t continue to play whack-a-mole as new drug epidemics pop up. Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country. The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences. Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders. Load More
Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor.
Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Penn In the News Time Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Ashish Thakrar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that health care can’t continue to play whack-a-mole as new drug epidemics pop up. Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country. The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences. Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders. Load More
Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Penn In the News Time Inside the emerging xylazine addiction crisis in the U.S. Ashish Thakrar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that health care can’t continue to play whack-a-mole as new drug epidemics pop up. Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country. The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences. Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders. Load More
Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country. The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences. Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders. Load More
The economics of addiction A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at an encampment in Everett, Washington. (Image: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The economics of addiction Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s research is uncovering information about the opioid crisis, its effects on the labor shortage, and the law of unintended consequences.
Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study Penn In the News WKYC (Cleveland) Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders.