[Pregabalin in prisons: recommendations for the general practitioner].

The misuse of pregabalin (Lyrica) has emerged as a common problem in recent years, particularly among vulnerable populations. This reality is reflected in the prison environment, where pregabalin is subject to abuse and trafficking. In this article, we detail the issues surrounding this misuse and our practical strategy for tackling it.

[Opioid crisis in the USA: what are implications for Switzerland?].

Warnings in Europe signal a rise in illicitly-manufactured fentanyl and other high potency synthetic opioids which could destabilize drug markets, strain health systems, and escalate harms of substance use and death. Here, we provide an overview of fentanyl in North America, drawing implications for Switzerland. Fentanyl withdrawal starts sooner, is more severe, and has worse anxiety and pain.