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SAMHSA Releases Treatment Improvement Protocol 53 and 54 SAMHSA Share    
The Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recently released two new treatment improvement protocols (TIP): "TIP 53: Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People With Substance Use Disorders" and "TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders." The TIPs provide best practice guidelines for the treatment of substance abuse. More Advertisement
Correction ASAM Share
The February 7 issue featured a press release about pathological Internet use. The press release and the ASAM Weekly feature incorrectly labeled pathological Internet use "Internet addiction." ASAM does not recognize Internet addiction as an addictive disorder. ASAM Cosponsors Friends of NIDA Congressional Briefing ASAM Share
ASAM is a co-sponsor of the Friends of NIDA Congressional Briefing "Developing Medications to Treat Addiction: Challenges for Science, Policy, and Practice." This briefing is the 16th in the Friends of NIDA coalition's Charles R. Schuster Congressional Briefing Series and will occur March 1, from noon-2 p.m. in Washington DC. More Kelly Clark Appointed to Advisory Council of National RX Drug Abuse Summit ASAM Share
Dr. Kelly Clark, ASAM board member and Legislative Advocacy Committee co-chair, has been appointed to the advisory council of the upcoming National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando, FL. The conference will bring together state and national leaders, law enforcement officials, medical professionals, community advocates, treatment experts, educators, and private industry leaders to discuss cooperative strategies for addressing the nation's prescription drug abuse epidemic. More Advertisement
 Per3 Gene Polymorphism Associated with Alcohol and Stress Response Translational Psychiatry Share
The period homolog genes Per1, Per2, and Per3 have been linked to mood disorders, stress response, and vulnerability to addiction and alcoholism. More Gender-Specific Cocaine Dependence Treatment Improves Outcomes The American Journal of Psychiatry (Free Abstract) Share
A new study suggests that sex should be taken into account in the selection of therapies in the treatment of addiction. More
What Science Says About Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine Share
Read an overview of the chemistry, toxicology, and pharmacology of Catha edulis (khat). This plant, which is grown commonly in the horn of Africa, has leaves that are chewed to provide stimulant action. More New HCV Combo Without Interferon, Ribavirin The New England Journal of Medicine (Free Abstract) Share
A preliminary study involving patients with HCV genotype 1 infection who had not had a response to prior therapy showed that a sustained virologic response can be achieved with two direct-acting antiviral agents. More Positive Autoregulation of GDNF Levels in the VTA Mediates Long-Lasting Inhibition of Excessive Alcohol Consumption Translational Psychiatry Share
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) pathway in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) has recently been suggested to negatively regulate the intake of drugs of abuse, including alcohol. Activation of the GDNF pathway within the VTA rapidly suppresses excessive alcohol consumption. More Advertisement
 AeroShot Caffeine Inhalers: The Next Club Drug? The Associated Press via CBS News Share
A caffeine inhaler called AeroShot claims to give users the same caffeine boost that's in a large cup of coffee. But some officials worry that the product, which is currently sold in Massachusetts, New York, and France, could also be the next club drug of abuse for young adults. More Sugar Can Harm Like Alcohol and Tobacco Los Angeles Times Share
Two colleagues from the University California, San Francisco, argue that added sugars in processed foods and drinks are responsible for so many cases of chronic diseases and premature deaths that their use ought to be regulated, just like alcohol and tobacco. More  CDC Recommends HPV Vaccine for All Boys The New York Times Share
Federal health officials recommended that all boys be routinely vaccinated against infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). More New Mandatory Insurance Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Services The Partnership at Drugfree.org Share
At a time when financial resources for tobacco control are scarce, a new federal law expands insurance coverage for tobacco cessation services. Under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), private insurance plans as well as Medicaid must now cover tobacco cessation services with little to no cost sharing for patients. More  Need to Know More? Sign up for the NAADAC News Brief NAADAC Share
Subscriptions to the NAADAC News Brief are available for free to all addiction-focused professionals. The National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) is the largest organization representing professionals who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support, and education. This premier resource keeps physicians and other health care practitioners involved in the business of addiction medicine with links and news stories that impact the industry and field. Subscribe now! More Alcohol, Other Drugs and Health: Current Evidence Alcohol, Other Drugs and Health: Current Evidence Share
Read the latest issue of a resource that provides the clinically relevant research on alcohol, illicit drugs, and health. More  
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