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Opioids

Opioids are a class of medications and substances that primarily affect the mu opioid receptor, in the central nervous system. Opioids comprise natural opiates and synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids. Opioids can have a medical purpose for the treatment of pain, like prescribed opioid medications. Opioids can also have a non-medical purpose such as heroin, a substance that can be ingested, inhaled, or injected.

July 31, 2023 by NYSAM

ASAM Clinical Considerations: Buprenorphine Treatment of OUD for Individuals using High-potency Synthetic Opioids

We’re happy to announce this publication of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Clinical Considerations: Buprenorphine Treatment of OUD for…

June 21, 2023 by NYSAM

Improving Access to Methadone Treatment in the US

by Rachel Simon, MD and Aaron D. Fox, MD MS It was a Friday afternoon and the patient – a…

April 26, 2023 by NYSAM

Pilot Funding Opportunity: One Year Up to $75,000 for Research

One year of pilot funding of up to $75,000 for research into chronic pain and opioid use disorder IMPOWR-ME is…

March 30, 2023 by NYSAM

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Naloxone

On March 29th, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first nonprescription, “over-the-counter” (OTC) naloxone nasal spray, Narcan. This…

November 9, 2022 by NYSAM

Caring for Patients in Today’s Opioid Landscape

In 2021, overdose deaths in the United States reached a record high. At the same time, restrictions on prescription opioids…

June 16, 2021 by NYSAM

Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in New York’s Jails and Prisons

Our NYSAM chapter has been working diligently to educate our members on incarceration and opioid use disorder. Strong evidence supports…

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