Some pharmacies participated in the standing order but did not have any naloxone available on the shelf.

The increased number of deceased donor liver transplants related to alcoholic hepatitis — up more than 50 percent over predicted numbers — was associated with rising alcohol sales.

The top 5% of prescribers account for half of opioid prescriptions and high risk prescriptions to children and young adults.

An analysis finds a “one size fits all” approach to prescribing opioids after surgery poses risks for addiction in certain patients.

The cannabis-derived substance provides fewer side effects, with less potential for abuse.

Policy shift could improve access to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, but stigma and training still pose significant challenge.