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New 988 number makes it easier to connect to Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The new 988 number is expected to launch nationwide this summer.
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Changes critical for financing, delivery of substance use care for young people: AAP

Deepa R. Camenga, M.D., M.H.S., FAAP
Published: June 27, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Child Health Financing, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The policy provides recommendations for Congress, federal and state policymakers, and public and private payers.
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Recommended terminology on substance use aims to respect dignity of patients, families

Rachel H. Alinsky, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: May 23, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Advocacy, Research Methods & Statistics, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The policy includes a table that provides examples of preferred language that should replace stigmatizing terminology.
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Use trauma-informed approach to prevent child abuse when parent has substance use disorder

Kathryn M. Wells, M.D., FAAP, and Lauren A. Bruns, M.D., FAAP
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Addiction, Child Abuse and Neglect, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Substance Abuse, Trauma
Abstract
An estimated 8.7 million children live with parents impacted by substance use disorder.
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Pediatricians need to learn about benefits of cannabis for pediatric patients

Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Addiction, Smoking, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The author of the article on deceptive cannabis ads failed to acknowledge that addiction to alcohol, tobacco and opioids has significantly more deleterious consequences to patients’ long-term health than cannabis.
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Suicidal ingestions among preadolescents soar from 2000-’20

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Safety, Substance Abuse
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Ingestions related to intentional misuse and abuse remained relatively stable.
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Keep edible marijuana products out of children’s reach

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Safety, Substance Abuse
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Edibles may look like foods children eat, such as brownies, cookies, gummy candies, lollipops, cupcakes and chocolate bars.
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CDC reports on teens’ mental health during pandemic reveal alarming trends

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 31, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, School Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma, COVID-19, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Surveys show more than half of high school students experienced emotional abuse.
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Youths vulnerable to deceptive cannabis ads; what pediatricians can do

Gary E. Kirkilas, D.O., FAAP
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Addiction, Media, Smoking, Social Media, Substance Abuse
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Pediatricians should take time to discuss cannabis use with adolescents due to the negative outcomes associated with use, the changing legal landscape and youths’ vulnerability to advertising.
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Decline in teen substance use in 2021 marks largest decrease since 1975

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: December 15, 2021
TOPICS: Addiction, Adolescent Health/Medicine, Substance Abuse, COVID-19
Abstract
Decreases were noted across many different substances, including alcohol, marijuana and vaped nicotine.
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Accidental exposure risks reported in children from delta-8 THC in cannabidiol products

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Safety, Substance Abuse, Toxicology
Abstract
Some children who were exposed to products with delta-8 THC were admitted to intensive care units.
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New report guides pediatricians in assessing patients who may have psychosis

Liwei L. Hua, M.D., Ph.D.
Published: May 24, 2021
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Substance Abuse, Trauma
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Pediatricians should assess for history of trauma, substance use and developmental delays in patients presenting with psychotic-like or frank psychotic symptoms.
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HHS eases requirements for use of buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: April 27, 2021
TOPICS: Federal Policy, Substance Abuse
Abstract
An estimated 90,000 people in the U.S. died due to drug overdoses from September 2019 to September 2020, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome rates soar from 2010-’17

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: April 01, 2021
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Neonatology, Substance Abuse
Abstract
Most states saw rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome increase significantly, with rates rising 100% or more in 24 states.
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Biden administration rescinds new guidelines on opioid use disorder treatment

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: February 02, 2021
TOPICS: Addiction, Substance Abuse
Abstract
More than 83,000 opioid overdose deaths were reported from June 2019 to June 2020, the highest number ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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New guidelines would make it easier for pediatricians to prescribe buprenorphine

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: January 19, 2021
TOPICS: Addiction, Adolescent Health/Medicine, Substance Abuse
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The AAP has supported changes to make it easier to prescribe buprenorphine, including endorsing a bill in 2020 that would have eliminated the need for a waiver.
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Study: Teen vaping levels off after surges; rates still high

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: December 15, 2020
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Substance Abuse
Abstract
In 2020, about 17% of eighth-graders, 31% of 10th-graders and 35% of 12th-graders reported past-year nicotine vaping, nearly the same as the previous year but roughly double the rates in 2017, according to the study.
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Study: Nonfatal stimulant overdoses rising among youths, young adults

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: December 07, 2020
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Substance Abuse
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CDC researchers also found nonfatal overdoses for any drug rising among young children, while nonfatal heroin overdoses declined for older teens and young adults.
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New clinical report updates issues around neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome

Wanda D. Barfield, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, RADM USPHS (ret.); Stephen W. Patrick M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: October 26, 2020
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The report discusses pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment measures and emphasizes the need to formalize the discharge process.
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ABCs of CBD: Increase your knowledge of cannabidiol

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 22, 2020
TOPICS: Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Substance Abuse
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Integrative pediatrician discusses physiologic effects, risks, benefits and regulatory landscape.
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