Concurrent Paper Session I-Concurrent Paper Session I

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The video contains four presentations on various topics related to addiction and substance use disorder. The first presentation discusses the effect of specialty addiction consultation on prescribing medication for opioid use disorder during general hospital admission. The speaker emphasizes the need for addiction consultation in general hospitals to address the treatment gap and increase access to specialty addiction treatment. The study shows that specialty addiction consultation is associated with increased medication prescribing and reduced readmission rates for patients with opioid use disorder.<br /><br />The second presentation focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for adolescent drug and alcohol use. The speaker discusses the potential benefits of mindfulness in reducing substance use and improving psychological well-being in young people. The study suggests that mindfulness interventions can lead to a reduction in substance use and may improve outcomes such as self-efficacy and drug expectancies.<br /><br />The third presentation explores the relationship between early changes in irritability and longer-term abstinence from drug use in adults with stimulant use disorder. The study findings indicate that improvements in irritability are associated with a higher likelihood of abstinence from stimulant use. The speaker highlights the importance of tracking irritability as a measurable symptom and its potential implications for treatment.<br /><br />The fourth presentation focuses on carfentanil, a highly potent opioid, and its response to high doses of naloxone. The speaker discusses the dangers of carfentanil use, its high potency, and the need for higher doses of naloxone to reverse its effects. The study suggests the importance of educating first responders and healthcare professionals on the management of carfentanil poisoning and the availability of high-dose naloxone kits.<br /><br />Overall, the presentations provide valuable insights into various aspects of addiction and substance use disorder, highlighting the importance of specialized treatment, mindfulness interventions, tracking irritability, and the unique challenges posed by highly potent opioids.

Keywords

addiction consultation

opioid use disorder

mindfulness-based interventions

irritability

stimulant use disorder

carfentanil

naloxone

first responders

healthcare professionals

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