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Is medical use of cannabis as risky as nonmedical use?New findings indicate medical cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of moderate to severe cannabis use disorder
cannabis, medical cannabis, cannabis use disorder
2023-08-29
Understanding the needs of people seeking care for substance useJoe Glass is focused on delivering evidence about what works to help patients engage with alcohol or drug use treatment.
substance use treatment, drug and alcohol use, implementation research
2023-08-28
Better tools for assessing substance use disorderA study finds that a simple checklist developed at KPWHRI does well at measuring symptoms of substance use disorder.
behavioral health, substance use disorder, primary care checklist
2023-06-08
Better care for patients who drink alcoholA new primary care approach improves alcohol-related preventive care as well as care for alcohol use disorder.
alcohol, screening, alcohol use disorder
2023-02-28
Talking to an addictions researcherKPWHRI Collaborative Scientist Leah Hamilton, PhD, MPhil, answers questions about her recent and upcoming projects.
opioids, Medication Use & Patient Safety
2022-09-16
Partnering to advance lifesaving careAmy Lee describes how the LHS Program is helping KP Washington track and improve treatment for opioid use disorder.
opioids, opioid use disorder, buprenorphine, addiction treatment
2020-09-29
Alcohol and drug use care goes virtual with COVID-19Kaiser Permanente Washington researcher Joe Glass advises integrating digital prescriptions into existing care.
alcohol, drugs, addiction, digital therapeutics
2020-04-23
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