American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users
Lead: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users
Lead: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users
Tuesday 7th May 2024
Explore alarming findings on metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users and more crucial updates in addiction medicine.
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Episode Overview
- Frequent e-cigarette users have higher levels of lead and uranium.
- Older adults tend to smoke cannabis rather than using other methods.
- Integrating behavioural health with primary care may improve treatment access.
- Current pre-natal opioid exposure models have inconsistent outcomes.
- Eliminating the X waiver increased buprenorphine prescribers but not patient numbers.
Youth who reported intermittent or frequent use had higher levels of lead than occasional users
This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' from ASAM is packed with vital information on addiction and public health. Host Claire Rasmussen kicks things off with a deep dive into a study published in Tobacco Control. The research highlights the alarming levels of lead, cadmium, and uranium found in adolescent e-cigarette users, linking higher metal exposure to frequent vaping and sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes. If you're concerned about the rising trend of e-cigarette use among youth, this segment is a must-listen.
Next, the episode shifts focus to cannabis use patterns among adults over 50, based on a study from the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. It turns out older adults tend to stick to smoking as their primary method of consumption. This might get you thinking about how age influences substance use habits.
The third highlight is a cohort study from JAMA Network Open that examines access to mental health and substance use treatment in Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC Plus) settings. While the findings are mixed, it’s clear that integrating behavioural health with primary care could improve treatment access. Another intriguing study discussed comes from Trends in Neurosciences, which reviews animal models used to study pre-natal opioid exposure.
The findings point out the inconsistencies in current models and stress the need for more comprehensive research. Finally, Claire covers a study from the New England Journal of Medicine on buprenorphine dispensing post-elimination of the X waiver. Despite an increase in prescribers, patient numbers remained steady, sparking questions about the real-world impact of policy changes. If you're passionate about addiction medicine or public health, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and food for thought.
Don’t miss out on these crucial updates that could shape future research and policies.