This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity examines the prevalence of continued substance use in the United States among adults who self-identified as being in recovery, including demographic and psychosocial factors. Since many adults in recovery continue to use substances, such as alcohol and cannabis, treatment and recovery services may enhance participation and effectiveness by accommodating goals that do not require complete abstinence.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity reviews findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness and safety of naltrexone as a standalone pharmacotherapy for amphetamine-type stimulant use disorder (ATSUD). Drawing from five randomized controlled trials, the article examines naltrexone’s impact on stimulant use, study retention, craving, and adverse effects.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity explores the rising US drug overdose death rate from 2002 to 2022, with a focus on the emerging role of kratom (mitragynine). Recent data on kratom detection in overdose cases provides consideration for how these findings can inform overdose prevention efforts and guide the development of targeted interventions.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity explores liver injuries linked to medications used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), based on findings from the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network (DILIN) study. The activity reviews clinical patterns, implicated drugs, and outcomes, offering insights that can inform safer prescribing practices and monitoring strategies in the care of individuals with AUD.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity examines the risks associated with pregnancy and elective termination among females receiving treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) compared to those not in treatment.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity discusses non-invasive neuromodulation techniques for alcohol use disorder (AUD).

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity examines findings from 22 published case reports on the effects of inhalant use during pregnancy. It explores the impact on maternal health, fetal development, neonatal outcomes, and early childhood.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity examines a retrospective single-center cohort study of the predictors of AUD treatment among inpatients with alcohol-associated liver disease. A brief intervention on AUD had the strongest association with receiving AUD treatment in our cohort. Further efforts to incorporate brief interventions when offering AUD treatment to patients with ALD may be beneficial.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents original research on the prescribing of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) among birthing people with an alcohol-related diagnosis. Although safety and effectiveness of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) are generally well established for adults, the literature on its use in pregnancy is limited. To better understand the benefit and risks of medications for AUD in pregnancy, this study offers an analysis of insurance claim data to estimate the prevalence of birthing people currently receiving prescriptions for medications for alcohol use disorder.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents original, qualitative research on development of collaborations between community-based health care providers and those who work with patients in carceral settings to ensure continuity of MOUD upon release. Though recognized as critical, little guidance is available about developing this kind of collaboration. This study highlights key facilitators and challenges of building this type of cross-agency collaboration to support the development of best practices for community-based health care providers.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents original research concerning the integration of a community Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) into a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), an approach to expand access to methadone treatment and to promote retention in treatment among patients with opioid use disorder. This study validates this model as a way to increase access to both treatment for OUD and primary care for urban, underserved patient populations.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents original research on the impact of the opioid intervention court (OIC) as an alternative to traditional treatment courts for people with OUD who are involved with the criminal-legal system and at high risk of overdose. The OICs more rapidly link court participants to treatment in comparison to traditional drug courts. As the time between arrest and post-arraignment drug court entry is one of high risk and may suspend access to treatment for OUD, OICs may demonstrate improved ability to immediately stabilize and reduce overdose risk in court participants.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents a scoping review on the efficacy of GLP-1 agonists in the treatment of patients with substance use disorder. While there is interest in exploring the use of GLP-1 agonists in the treatment of SUD, evidence for safety and efficacy of GLP-1 agonists in humans is limited. The results of this scoping review are mixed, and the authors call for further research to determine the efficacy of GLP-1 agonists in treating SUD.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents a scoping review on the prevalence of high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) in the nonmedical drug supply and their interactions with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs). The interactions between HPSOs and MOUDs are not yet well understood. This review examines the relationship between HPSO exposure and patient outcomes when using common MOUD treatment protocols. It also discusses the implications for clinical practice and suggests directions for future research based on the current research on patient populations impacted by HPSOs.

This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity presents original research on models that support successful transitions to long-term medical and substance use disorder (SUD) care for hospitalized patients with SUD. Using an expert consensus approach, existing SUD care transition models were evaluated for effectiveness and implementation with an analysis of factors associated with the greatest potential to enhance posthospitalization care transitions. According to the expert panelists, the 
models considered to have the greatest potential to enhance posthospitalization SUD care transitions were the interdisciplinary addiction consult team (ACT), in-reach from partnering outpatient clinics, and bridge clinics.