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How Safe Is Methylphenidate?

November 1, 2024

Earth Hasassri, MD. Dr. Hasassri has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Most of us use methylphenidate (MPH) routinely in patients across a wide range of ages and even diagnoses. But what are the long-term side effects of MPH? This research update gives you a current understanding of the potential risks with helpful guidance on how to proceed with care.

Can Assertive Treatment Improve Treatment Adherence in Young Adults With Opioid Use Disorder?

December 10, 2020

Deepti Anbarasan, MD.

Deepti Anbarasan, MD. Dr. Anbarasan has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Adherence may often limit effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder among youth. In this randomized controlled trial, young adults with opioid use disorder were randomized to either youth opioid recovery support (an assertive intervention designed to increase adherence) or treatment as usual, both involving extended-release naltrexone.

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