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Screening tool links alcohol use to mortalityNew findings enhance clinical value of AUDIT-C screening for addressing unhealthy alcohol use in primary care.
alcohol, primary care, screening, mortality
2025-12-03
Acupuncture safe and effective for chronic low back pain in older adultsNIH-funded study finds that acupuncture improves pain, physical functioning for older adults with persistent low back pain.
chronic pain, acupuncture, aging, low back pain, chronic illness management
2025-09-12
A single question helps identify patients at higher risk of cannabis use disorderPeople who use cannabis more frequently are more likely to have negative effects.
screening, cannabis use disorder
2024-10-24
Increasing opioid use disorder treatment in primary careA trial led by KPWHRI researchers found that adding nurse care managers helped more people get needed treatment
opioids, opioid use disorder, treatment for addiction
2023-11-07
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
