American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders
Lead: Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders
Lead: Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders
Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Dive into global alcohol stats, drug use disorder trends, and innovative treatments in this week's episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine'.
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- Global alcohol consumption decreased between 2010 and 2019.
- Alcohol-related deaths accounted for nearly 5% of all deaths in 2019.
- Significant gaps in treatment access for substance use disorders exist worldwide.
- U.S. faces a projected 70% increase in drug use disorder mortality by 2035.
- Internet-based interventions show promise for reducing gambling symptoms.
Despite the burden, there are still significant gaps in access to and types of treatment available worldwide
This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' dives into the latest global and national reports on alcohol and substance use disorders. Host Zach Caruso kicks off with a deep dive into the World Health Organization's 'Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders'. The report reveals a mixed bag: while global alcohol consumption decreased between 2010 and 2019, alcohol-related deaths still accounted for nearly 5% of all deaths in 2019.
The episode highlights the significant gaps in treatment access worldwide and discusses WHO's recommendations for addressing these issues, including global advocacy campaigns and better training for health professionals. Next up is a study from BMC Public Health, which examines the burden of drug use disorders (DUDs) in the U.S. from 1990 to 2021 and projects a worrying 70% increase in DUD-related mortality by 2035.
This is followed by a JAMA Network Open study on the effectiveness of self-guided internet-based interventions for reducing gambling symptoms. The study shows promising results but also points out areas where more work is needed. The episode also covers an intriguing study on cannabis use and COVID-19 outcomes, revealing that cannabis users have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications.
Another article compares drug policy impacts in Sweden and Denmark, highlighting how different approaches can drastically affect the lives of people with substance use disorders. Finally, the episode delves into groundbreaking research on sebrinopodol, a new opioid agonist with low abuse potential, and its promising preclinical results for treating opioid use disorder. There's also a fascinating study on the disrupted regulatory mechanisms of dopamine in alcohol-dependent subjects, which could pave the way for new treatments.
With a mix of hard-hitting statistics and hopeful new research, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest developments in addiction medicine. Tune in to stay informed and gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues.