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11/04/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Officials from the ONDCP, FDA and CDC discussed the strategies for responding to the nation’s stimulant crisis that are being pursued by their respective agencies during a session presented at the Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit on...
Officials from the ONDCP, FDA and CDC discussed the strategies for responding to the nation’s stimulant crisis that are being pursued by their respective agencies during a session presented at the Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit on...
Officials from the ONDCP, FDA...
11/04/2022
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11/03/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
With recreational stimulant use by young adults a growing challenge, researchers are developing strategies to educate prescribers and reduce diversion and misuse.
With recreational stimulant use by young adults a growing challenge, researchers are developing strategies to educate prescribers and reduce diversion and misuse.
With recreational stimulant use...
11/03/2022
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11/02/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
A rise in the number of methamphetamine- and cocaine-involved deaths has federal health officials and researchers looking for solutions, NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, told Cocaine, Meth, and Stimulant Summit attendees on Wednesday.
A rise in the number of methamphetamine- and cocaine-involved deaths has federal health officials and researchers looking for solutions, NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, told Cocaine, Meth, and Stimulant Summit attendees on Wednesday.
A rise in the number of...
11/02/2022
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10/26/2021
Tom Valentino, Senior Editor
Presenters from a recent Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit session discuss strategies for convincing law enforcement to carry Narcan, approaches to deflection, and a response to the growing trend of fentanyl in black tar heroin.
Presenters from a recent Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit session discuss strategies for convincing law enforcement to carry Narcan, approaches to deflection, and a response to the growing trend of fentanyl in black tar heroin.
Presenters from a recent...
10/26/2021
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10/16/2021
Tom Valentino, Senior Editor
In a presentation delivered Saturday during the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit, associate director Sarah VanDoren and victims services program coordinator Emily Hitchcock, LMHC, walked attendees through Cayuga Counseling Services’ Children...
In a presentation delivered Saturday during the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit, associate director Sarah VanDoren and victims services program coordinator Emily Hitchcock, LMHC, walked attendees through Cayuga Counseling Services’ Children...
In a presentation delivered...
10/16/2021
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10/15/2021
The rise of phenyl-2-propanone (P2P) methamphetamine over the past decade has devastated communities, damaged the minds of users, driven up homelessness, and confounded addiction treatment providers, author Sam Quinones told Cocaine, Meth &...
The rise of phenyl-2-propanone (P2P) methamphetamine over the past decade has devastated communities, damaged the minds of users, driven up homelessness, and confounded addiction treatment providers, author Sam Quinones told Cocaine, Meth &...
The rise of phenyl-2-propanone...
10/15/2021
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10/14/2021
Tom Valentino, Senior Editor
NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, highlighted factors causing higher mortality rates involving the use of different stimulants, and also shared updates on the development of several treatment interventions, during a session presented Thursday at...
NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, highlighted factors causing higher mortality rates involving the use of different stimulants, and also shared updates on the development of several treatment interventions, during a session presented Thursday at...
NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD,...
10/14/2021
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11/13/2019
Many communities fighting established or emerging drug crises are failing to take advantage of a critical local resource: faith leaders. A pair of speakers from Ohio and Tennessee closed the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit this week by...
Many communities fighting established or emerging drug crises are failing to take advantage of a critical local resource: faith leaders. A pair of speakers from Ohio and Tennessee closed the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit this week by...
Many communities fighting...
11/13/2019
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11/11/2019
What we know about emerging drug trends pales in comparison to what we don't know, and therefore the field needs a much more thorough understanding of the drug-using community, Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH, said Sunday at the Cocaine, Meth &...
What we know about emerging drug trends pales in comparison to what we don't know, and therefore the field needs a much more thorough understanding of the drug-using community, Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH, said Sunday at the Cocaine, Meth &...
What we know about emerging drug...
11/11/2019
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11/09/2019
In treating the patient enmeshed in methamphetamine use and compulsive sexual behavior, clinicians must leave any feelings of shock, disgust or disapproval at the door, interventionist Brad Lamm said at the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit.
In treating the patient enmeshed in methamphetamine use and compulsive sexual behavior, clinicians must leave any feelings of shock, disgust or disapproval at the door, interventionist Brad Lamm said at the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit.
In treating the patient enmeshed...
11/09/2019
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11/09/2019
A self-described conservative law enforcer with a high national profile gave a Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit audience concrete examples of initiatives his department is implementing for a more treatment-focused approach toward lower-level...
A self-described conservative law enforcer with a high national profile gave a Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit audience concrete examples of initiatives his department is implementing for a more treatment-focused approach toward lower-level...
A self-described conservative...
11/09/2019
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11/08/2019
Mindfulness strategies can make a difference in engaging patients with stimulant use disorders in treatment, and clinicians' own mindfulness practice can pay off as well, a clinical administrator said Friday at the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant...
Mindfulness strategies can make a difference in engaging patients with stimulant use disorders in treatment, and clinicians' own mindfulness practice can pay off as well, a clinical administrator said Friday at the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant...
Mindfulness strategies can make...
11/08/2019
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11/08/2019
There is broad agreement that concurrent use of stimulants and opioids is continuing to grow among drug users seen in addiction treatment programs. Judging from comments from experts and care providers in the opening session at the Cocaine,...
There is broad agreement that concurrent use of stimulants and opioids is continuing to grow among drug users seen in addiction treatment programs. Judging from comments from experts and care providers in the opening session at the Cocaine,...
There is broad agreement that...
11/08/2019
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10/29/2019
With some patterns of opioid use declining and stimulant use re-emerging in many communities, Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH, still would prefer that the field avoid identifying the next drug crisis by name of drug. At the Nov. 8-10 National...
With some patterns of opioid use declining and stimulant use re-emerging in many communities, Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH, still would prefer that the field avoid identifying the next drug crisis by name of drug. At the Nov. 8-10 National...
With some patterns of opioid use...
10/29/2019
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10/22/2019
As the single state authority for substance use services in Iowa, the state Department of Public Health maintains a close view of a resurgence in methamphetamine use in both urban and rural communities across the state. At the National...
As the single state authority for substance use services in Iowa, the state Department of Public Health maintains a close view of a resurgence in methamphetamine use in both urban and rural communities across the state. At the National...
As the single state authority...
10/22/2019
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09/19/2019
Methamphetamine's resurgence has refocused attention to the needs of a group of users for whom meth use and compulsive sexual behavior become intertwined. At this November's Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit in Miami, prominent interventionist...
Methamphetamine's resurgence has refocused attention to the needs of a group of users for whom meth use and compulsive sexual behavior become intertwined. At this November's Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit in Miami, prominent interventionist...
Methamphetamine's resurgence has...
09/19/2019
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07/25/2019
At last year's inaugural Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit, University of Kentucky Professor Craig R. Rush, PhD, offered a sobering projection of how long it might take to see a viable medication candidate to treat stimulant dependence. At...
At last year's inaugural Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit, University of Kentucky Professor Craig R. Rush, PhD, offered a sobering projection of how long it might take to see a viable medication candidate to treat stimulant dependence. At...
At last year's inaugural...
07/25/2019
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01/24/2019
Non-medical use of stimulants affects groups with and without ADHD, and diagnosed individuals receiving care or not under a physician's guidance, survey data show.
Non-medical use of stimulants affects groups with and without ADHD, and diagnosed individuals receiving care or not under a physician's guidance, survey data show.
Non-medical use of stimulants...
01/24/2019
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11/27/2018
A newly published study discusses brain changes that could affect young people who use stimulant medication non-therapeutically.
A newly published study discusses brain changes that could affect young people who use stimulant medication non-therapeutically.
A newly published study...
11/27/2018
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11/16/2018
Attendees of the National Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit were exposed to a broader vision of the nation's addiction-related challenges.
Attendees of the National Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit were exposed to a broader vision of the nation's addiction-related challenges.
Attendees of the National...
11/16/2018
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11/15/2018
The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program shared a report that supports the missions of regional HIDTA divisions in their respective areas of responsibility.
The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program shared a report that supports the missions of regional HIDTA divisions in their respective areas of responsibility.
The High Intensity Drug...
11/15/2018
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11/15/2018
Cardwell Nuckols, PhD, says contingency management strategies are demonstrating effectiveness in engaging hard-to-reach patients with stimulant dependence.
Cardwell Nuckols, PhD, says contingency management strategies are demonstrating effectiveness in engaging hard-to-reach patients with stimulant dependence.
Cardwell Nuckols, PhD, says...
11/15/2018
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11/13/2018
James Carroll's remarks at the National Cocaine. Meth & Stimulant Summit highlighted several areas he sees as having significant potential to combat the addiction crisis, from faith-based initiatives to peer services.
James Carroll's remarks at the National Cocaine. Meth & Stimulant Summit highlighted several areas he sees as having significant potential to combat the addiction crisis, from faith-based initiatives to peer services.
James Carroll's remarks at the...
11/13/2018
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11/12/2018
Mark Gold, MD's opening keynote at the National Cocaine. Meth & Stimulant Summit traced the history of the field's, and society's, shift in perspective about cocaine.
Mark Gold, MD's opening keynote at the National Cocaine. Meth & Stimulant Summit traced the history of the field's, and society's, shift in perspective about cocaine.
Mark Gold, MD's opening keynote...
11/12/2018
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11/12/2018
A University of Kentucky researcher cited challenges that slow the process of discovering viable medication options for treating cocaine dependence.
A University of Kentucky researcher cited challenges that slow the process of discovering viable medication options for treating cocaine dependence.
A University of Kentucky...
11/12/2018
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11/08/2018
James Carroll will discuss the growing concern for the increasing use of stimulant drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescriptions drugs such as those used to treat ADHD.
James Carroll will discuss the growing concern for the increasing use of stimulant drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescriptions drugs such as those used to treat ADHD.
James Carroll will discuss the...
11/08/2018
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11/05/2018
The developer of a favored treatment for stimulant addiction calls for revamping the model, and says contingency management might now be the preferred clinical approach.
The developer of a favored treatment for stimulant addiction calls for revamping the model, and says contingency management might now be the preferred clinical approach.
The developer of a favored...
11/05/2018
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10/05/2018
Research into the unique nature of memories associated with methamphetamine use is raising hopes for a drug treatment for meth dependence.
Research into the unique nature of memories associated with methamphetamine use is raising hopes for a drug treatment for meth dependence.
Research into the unique nature...
10/05/2018
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09/20/2018
An increase in past-year methamphetamine use in the 18-to-25 age group has placed the drug on federal officials' radar.
An increase in past-year methamphetamine use in the 18-to-25 age group has placed the drug on federal officials' radar.
An increase in past-year...
09/20/2018
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09/17/2018
A rodent study that more closely approximated humans' drug use patterns adds to the evidence of the orexin system's role in cocaine addiction.
A rodent study that more closely approximated humans' drug use patterns adds to the evidence of the orexin system's role in cocaine addiction.
A rodent study that more closely...
09/17/2018
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08/27/2018
Data from the National Epidemiological Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions indicate that for individuals who have used cocaine, 50% used it by the age of 19.8 years.
Data from the National Epidemiological Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions indicate that for individuals who have used cocaine, 50% used it by the age of 19.8 years.
Data from the National...
08/27/2018
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08/09/2018
A University at Buffalo researcher suggests that regular aerobic exercise could play an important role in recovery from cocaine addiction.
A University at Buffalo researcher suggests that regular aerobic exercise could play an important role in recovery from cocaine addiction.
A University at Buffalo...
08/09/2018
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08/02/2018
Intake data gathered by Foundations Recovery Network show increases in days of methamphetamine and cocaine use among patients with opioid use issues.
Intake data gathered by Foundations Recovery Network show increases in days of methamphetamine and cocaine use among patients with opioid use issues.
Intake data gathered by...
08/02/2018
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07/17/2018
A comprehensive New York City campaign to reduce fatal overdose has headed into city bars to warn of the risks of fentanyl-laced cocaine.
A comprehensive New York City campaign to reduce fatal overdose has headed into city bars to warn of the risks of fentanyl-laced cocaine.
A comprehensive New York City...
07/17/2018
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07/11/2018
Some leaders appear to be trying to get out in front of troubling trends in stimulant use.
Some leaders appear to be trying to get out in front of troubling trends in stimulant use.
Some leaders appear to be trying...
07/11/2018
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06/29/2018
Research shows that among inmates with substance use disorders, stimulant use is at least on pace with opioids.
Research shows that among inmates with substance use disorders, stimulant use is at least on pace with opioids.
Research shows that among...
06/29/2018
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06/27/2018
Results of an annual drug testing survey offer reason for concern about use of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.
Results of an annual drug testing survey offer reason for concern about use of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.
Results of an annual drug...
06/27/2018
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06/19/2018
Better surveillance and prevention efforts might be needed in order to head off what could become the next drug epidemic.
Better surveillance and prevention efforts might be needed in order to head off what could become the next drug epidemic.
Better surveillance and...
06/19/2018
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06/06/2018
A research team went to great lengths to identify potential targets for a treatment for cocaine dependence.
A research team went to great lengths to identify potential targets for a treatment for cocaine dependence.
A research team went to great...
06/06/2018
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05/14/2018
Knowledge of a patient's history of cocaine or methamphetamine use can help uncomplicate the early treatment process.
Knowledge of a patient's history of cocaine or methamphetamine use can help uncomplicate the early treatment process.
Knowledge of a patient's history...
05/14/2018
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05/10/2018
Researchers will study the role of a binding protein in contributing to the effects of cocaine abuse on the brain.
Researchers will study the role of a binding protein in contributing to the effects of cocaine abuse on the brain.
Researchers will study the role...
05/10/2018
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04/18/2018
Data derived from national surveys indicate that the problem of prescription stimulant misuse among U.S. adults numbers in the millions.
Data derived from national surveys indicate that the problem of prescription stimulant misuse among U.S. adults numbers in the millions.
Data derived from national...
04/18/2018
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04/06/2018
2015-2016 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate significant increases in overdose deaths involving stimulants.
2015-2016 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate significant increases in overdose deaths involving stimulants.
2015-2016 data from the Centers...
04/06/2018
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04/02/2018
Agendas that heretofore have focused on opioid abuse alone must now consider the emerging threat of stimulant misuse.
Agendas that heretofore have focused on opioid abuse alone must now consider the emerging threat of stimulant misuse.
Agendas that heretofore have...
04/02/2018
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03/29/2018
"Take Your Pills" examines how pressures to excel have fueled demand for prescription stimulants.
"Take Your Pills" examines how pressures to excel have fueled demand for prescription stimulants.
"Take Your Pills" examines how...
03/29/2018
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02/26/2018
Last week's National Conference on Addiction Disorders Panel Series event placed into perspective the profession's fears about addressing rising use of stimulants.
Last week's National Conference on Addiction Disorders Panel Series event placed into perspective the profession's fears about addressing rising use of stimulants.
Last week's National Conference...
02/26/2018
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02/14/2018
A Florida International University chemist and her students are developing tools to help law enforcement officers detect the presence of cocaine rapidly.
A Florida International University chemist and her students are developing tools to help law enforcement officers detect the presence of cocaine rapidly.
A Florida International...
02/14/2018
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