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04/21/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/14/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical...
04/14/2025
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Quiz
04/10/2025
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data...
04/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/07/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Drug overdose deaths dropped almost 24% in the US for the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared with the previous year, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drug overdose deaths dropped almost 24% in the US for the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared with the previous year, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drug overdose deaths dropped...
04/07/2025
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News
03/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that...
03/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the...
03/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
Quiz
02/25/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
Opioid Use Disorder Incidence Declines After State Policy Limits Opioid Prescriptions
News
02/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
New diagnoses of opioid use disorder in Vermont steadily lessened, most noticeably in young adults, after the state limited opioid analgesic prescriptions for acute pain in 2017. Researchers reported their findings in the American Journal of...
New diagnoses of opioid use disorder in Vermont steadily lessened, most noticeably in young adults, after the state limited opioid analgesic prescriptions for acute pain in 2017. Researchers reported their findings in the American Journal of...
New diagnoses of opioid use...
02/24/2025
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Medication Use for OUD Low in Older Adults
News
02/19/2025
Evi Arthur
The rate of medication use for opioid use disorder (MOUD) was found to be low in older adults, according to a recent research brief published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 
The rate of medication use for opioid use disorder (MOUD) was found to be low in older adults, according to a recent research brief published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 
The rate of medication use for...
02/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
Buprenorphine With Naloxone May Be Safe During Pregnancy for OUD Treatment
News
02/13/2025
Evi Arthur
When compared to buprenorphine alone, buprenorphine with naloxone during pregnancy may also be a safe treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to results from a population-based cohort study published in JAMA. 
When compared to buprenorphine alone, buprenorphine with naloxone during pregnancy may also be a safe treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to results from a population-based cohort study published in JAMA. 
When compared to buprenorphine...
02/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
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News

an assortment of pills spilled out on a yellow table
News
04/14/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical...
04/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
open and spilled bottle of pills
News
04/07/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Drug overdose deaths dropped almost 24% in the US for the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared with the previous year, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drug overdose deaths dropped almost 24% in the US for the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared with the previous year, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drug overdose deaths dropped...
04/07/2025
Psych Congress Network
US FDA sign
News
03/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that...
03/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
emergency room hospital waiting room reception area
News
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the...
03/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
Opioid Use Disorder Incidence Declines After State Policy Limits Opioid Prescriptions
News
02/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
New diagnoses of opioid use disorder in Vermont steadily lessened, most noticeably in young adults, after the state limited opioid analgesic prescriptions for acute pain in 2017. Researchers reported their findings in the American Journal of...
New diagnoses of opioid use disorder in Vermont steadily lessened, most noticeably in young adults, after the state limited opioid analgesic prescriptions for acute pain in 2017. Researchers reported their findings in the American Journal of...
New diagnoses of opioid use...
02/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
Medication Use for OUD Low in Older Adults
News
02/19/2025
Evi Arthur
The rate of medication use for opioid use disorder (MOUD) was found to be low in older adults, according to a recent research brief published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 
The rate of medication use for opioid use disorder (MOUD) was found to be low in older adults, according to a recent research brief published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 
The rate of medication use for...
02/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
Buprenorphine With Naloxone May Be Safe During Pregnancy for OUD Treatment
News
02/13/2025
Evi Arthur
When compared to buprenorphine alone, buprenorphine with naloxone during pregnancy may also be a safe treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to results from a population-based cohort study published in JAMA. 
When compared to buprenorphine alone, buprenorphine with naloxone during pregnancy may also be a safe treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to results from a population-based cohort study published in JAMA. 
When compared to buprenorphine...
02/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drug Overdose Deaths Overall Decrease from 2022 to 2023
News
01/31/2025
Evi Arthur
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the...
01/31/2025
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Some Psychedelics Could Hold Promise for OUD Treatment
News
01/23/2025
Evi Arthur
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Veterans’ OUD Diagnoses Increased From 2005 to 2017, Then Declined
News
01/14/2025
Evi Arthur
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses...
01/14/2025
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News
04/24/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
Neurons in the brain
News
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
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News
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic liability for schizophrenia and other mental disorders appears to factor into the associations between traumatic brain injury and mental disorder and suicide, according to study findings.
A genetic liability for schizophrenia and other mental disorders appears to factor into the associations between traumatic brain injury and mental disorder and suicide, according to study findings.
A genetic liability for...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
injection for schizophrenia treatment
News
04/21/2025
Maria Mantas
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antipsychotic monotherapy for the acute phase of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SSD) found that sedation onset peaked within the first 2 weeks of treatment initiation.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antipsychotic monotherapy for the acute phase of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SSD) found that sedation onset peaked within the first 2 weeks of treatment initiation.
A meta-analysis of randomized...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
older woman with depression
News
04/16/2025
Maria Mantas
A recent systematic review found weak quality evidence to support the effectiveness of several commonly prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults. 
A recent systematic review found weak quality evidence to support the effectiveness of several commonly prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults. 
A recent systematic review found...
04/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
Viloxazine Molecule
News
04/14/2025
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD that has a unique mechanism of action compared to traditional stimulant medications, broadening the therapeutic landscape.
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD that has a unique mechanism of action compared to traditional stimulant medications, broadening the therapeutic landscape.
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant...
04/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
an assortment of pills spilled out on a yellow table
News
04/14/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical...
04/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
Hormonal Contraceptive Pills
News
04/09/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The initiation of hormonal contraception post partum was associated with an immediate increase in depression risk in first-time mothers in Denmark, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The initiation of hormonal contraception post partum was associated with an immediate increase in depression risk in first-time mothers in Denmark, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The initiation of hormonal...
04/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
A woman taking a pill
News
04/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Quetiapine may be more clinically effective than lithium as an augmentation option for reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent study.
Quetiapine may be more clinically effective than lithium as an augmentation option for reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent study.
Quetiapine may be more...
04/09/2025
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Quizzes

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Quiz
04/21/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
04/10/2025
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data...
04/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
Quiz
02/25/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
Which U.S. region saw the most fentanyl pill seizures in 2023?
Quiz
01/15/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
01/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
After how many months is 'problematic' opioid use diagnosed as OUD?
Quiz
12/16/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/16/2024
Psych Congress Network
Were OUD treatment discontinuation rates higher with methadone?
Quiz
12/04/2024
Psych Congress Network
Do adults who smoke use more opioids?
Quiz
11/22/2024
Do you remember this study?
Do you remember this study?
Do you remember this study?
11/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
By how much did drug overdose deaths increase year over year?
Quiz
11/19/2024
Test your knowledge!
Test your knowledge!
Test your knowledge!
11/19/2024
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Quiz
06/18/2024
Put your OUD knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your OUD knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your OUD knowledge to the...
06/18/2024
Psych Congress Network
Expert Insights Quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
04/21/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following...
04/21/2025
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Quiz
04/21/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
04/21/2025
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Quiz
04/17/2025
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial...
04/17/2025
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Quiz
04/11/2025
According to a 2024 study, what impact did MHT use have on the risk of psychosis relapse in women between ages 40 and 55?
According to a 2024 study, what impact did MHT use have on the risk of psychosis relapse in women between ages 40 and 55?
According to a 2024 study, what...
04/11/2025
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Quiz
04/10/2025
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data...
04/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Steven Chan
Expert Insights Quiz
03/18/2025
Steven Chan, MD, MBA; Meagan Thistle
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress...
03/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
Quiz
02/25/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/21/2025
Charles L. Raison, MD
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to...
02/21/2025
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Quiz
Quiz
02/21/2025
Meagan Thistle
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as...
02/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
Psych Congress Network