New research holds potential to treat opioid use disorder – THIP...

Uptick in opioid use found in workplace drug testing

Reading Time: 3 minutes It takes a team article embed form Support the work we do By becoming a supporter, you'll help us continue doing what we do best. Learn more Workplace drug testing has revealed 3.99% of samples taken in the last quarter of 2024 tested positive for the presence of drugs. Cannabis was the most prevalent, accounting for 59.1% of cases but data released by The Drug Detection Agency showed an increase in the use of amphet…

New research holds potential to treat opioid use disorder – THIP...

Last Updated on February 25, 2025 by New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) New research into GLP-1 receptor has opened a realm of new treatment possibilities to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), a report said on Tuesday. A three-week Phase I study conducted at the Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania in the US, enrolling 20 participants […] The post New research holds potential to treat opioid use disorder appeared first on THIP Media.

GLP-1 receptor agonists hold potential to treat opioid use disorder, says GlobalData - GlobalData

A three-week Phase I study conducted at the Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania, enrolling 20 participants undergoing residential treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), assessed Novo Nordisk’s Saxenda (liraglutide), a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), as a monotherapy for OUD. The study displayed its potential to rival existing treatments and showed a 40% reduction in opioid cravings among those taking Saxenda. The results have opened a re…

Mining Social Determinants of Health to Decode the Substance Use Disorder Crisis

Recognizing the complexities of individual needs in our diverse communities is essential for effective health equity with the result of improved health outcomes and reducing the onset and impact of SUD. To address these complexities, we must understand the multifaceted nature of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), which highlight the critical factors influencing health outcomes. This understanding emphasizes the importance of tailored, evidenc…