Commentary
The frequency and therapeutic treatment of psychotic episodes in people with borderline personality disorder
Author(s): Matthew Wagner*
Overdoses from illegal synthetic opioids (e.g., fentanyl and fentanyl analogues) have been on the rise in the United States both before and during the COVID-19 epidemic. Fentanyl-related overdose is becoming more common in new geographic locations, such as the western United States. Methamphetamine and cocaine are also causing an increase in stimulant-related overdoses across the country. Polysubstance usage, such as the use of a stimulant in conjunction with an opioid, is fueling stimulant-related overdose. HIV and hepatitis C infections are among the other medical implications of injectable drug use that are on the rise. Medication-based methods to treating opioid use disorder remain the gold standard of treatment, while new potential pharmacological approaches to treating methamphetamine use disorder are emerging. In the United States, a 'fourth wave' of increased mortality.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/ puljcpn.22.5.(1).4-6
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