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Psychology, Clinical
Maria E. Bellringer, Stephane Janicot, Takayoshi Ikeda
Summary: This study utilized longitudinal data from the New Zealand National Gambling Study to examine associations between changes in various factors and changes in gambling risk level over time. The findings suggest that transitioning into risky gambling from non-problematic gambling is associated with the development or continuation of negative health and lifestyle factors. Screening for gambling behaviors is important when assisting individuals with substance use, health issues, or social situations.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
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Psychology, Clinical
Liat Orenstein, Angela Chetrit, Ofra Kalter-Leibovici
Summary: Despite the availability of subsidized smoking cessation services in Israel, social disparities in smoking cessation rates persist. Efforts should focus on reaching subpopulations with low cessation rates and using tailored strategies for successful smoking cessation. Prioritizing smoke-free homes and workplaces is also important.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
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Psychology, Clinical
Michael Giles, Lucy Reynales, Avinash Jayaraman, Omer Kaplan, Kshitij Verma, Katharina Wiest, Samuel Denney, Cora Hart, Steffani R. Bailey, Dongseok Choi, Kim A. Hoffman, Mark P. McGovern, Dennis McCarty
Summary: This study tested a web-application designed to facilitate access to take-home methadone. The app was found to be easy to use and rated positively by patients in terms of usability, acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility. However, clinician ratings were less positive.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
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Psychology, Clinical
Jiayu Li, Yuhong Zhou, Yang Liu, Zhixiang Yu, Xuemei Gao
Summary: This longitudinal study used a person-centered approach to differentiate fear of missing out (FoMO) among subgroups of individuals using latent profile analysis (LPA). The results showed significant differences between profiles in terms of social media engagement, social media self-control failure, and problematic social media use, and high trait-FoMO and high state-FoMO may be important risk factors for social media self-control failure and problematic social media use.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hyoun S. Kim, Nassim Tabri, David C. Hodgins
Summary: This study examines the co-occurring patterns of problem gambling and addiction severity over a five-year period and predicts the factors influencing these patterns. The results suggest that in a non-clinical sample, problem gambling and other addictive behaviors are likely to decrease simultaneously over time, and mental health disorders significantly influence these co-occurring patterns.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Miriam T. H. Harris, Jordana Laks, Emily Hurstak, Jennifer P. Jain, Audrey M. Lambert, Ariel D. Maschke, Sarah M. Bagley, John Farley, Phillip O. Coffin, Vanessa M. Mcmahan, Cynthia Barrett, Alexander Y. Walley, Christine M. Gunn
Summary: This study explores the relationship between identifying as a woman and drug use and treatment experiences. The study found that gender intersects with drug use and sex work practices, exacerbating experiences of marginalization. Women reported experiencing gender-based violence in substance use service settings, perpetuating cycles of trauma and reinforcing barriers to care.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cora von Hammerstein, Joel Billieux
Summary: Chemsex refers to the intentional use of substances in sexualized settings among men who have sex with men. It is a growing public health issue with estimated prevalence rates of 3% to 29% in this population. Chemsex poses risks such as HIV and STI exposure, addiction, cardiovascular problems, and mental health issues. However, there is a research gap in this area, and existing theoretical concepts and therapeutic strategies for addictions and risky sexual behaviors may not be applicable to chemsex due to its unique characteristics and impact on stigmatized minorities.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Substance Abuse
Declan Murphy
Summary: A national study in 2022 revealed the prevalence of drug use among college students in Ireland and the need for specific support for students in recovery. The report recommends the establishment of collegiate recovery programs in Irish higher education institutions, following international best practice.
ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY
(2024)
Article
Substance Abuse
Prabhudas Nelaturi, Sangeetha P. Kademani, Krishna Sumanth Nallagangula, Sambandam Ravikumar
Summary: Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a common and serious health problem worldwide. The development of ARLD is influenced by various factors. Failure in early detection and treatment has led to an increasing number of patients with ARLD. Alcohol abstinence, nutritional therapy, and corticosteroids are the best treatment options. Translational research, such as targeting microRNAs, is also used in the treatment of ARLD.
ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Katherine J. Hoggatt, Neetu Chawla, Elizabeth M. Yano
Summary: The diagnosis rates of AUD among male VA patients have increased overall and for most age groups, while the rate of unhealthy alcohol use has decreased except for older patients. The prevalence of AUD among male US veterans has been decreasing annually, particularly for those aged 18-34.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cara A. Struble, Jacob T. Borodovsky, Mohammad I. Habib, Ofir Livne, Claire A. Walsh, Efrat Aharonovich, Deborah S. Hasin, Alan J. Budney
Summary: LGBT+ adults demonstrate greater cannabis-related problems compared to non-LGBT+ counterparts. LGBT+ identity is associated with higher probability of using larger amounts of cannabis and using despite physical/mental health problems.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Megan E. Patrick, Sarah J. Peterson, Yvonne M. Terry-McElrath, Shanna Elaine B. Rogan, Marvin A. Solberg
Summary: This study examines historical trends in coping reasons for marijuana use among adolescents and explores sociodemographic variations in recent years. The results indicate a consistent increase in coping reasons for adolescent marijuana use over time, with variations based on sociodemographic characteristics.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Federica Angelini, Erika Pivetta, Claudia Marino, Natale Canale, Marcantonio M. Spada, Alessio Vieno
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of social norms and perceived friends' gaming frequency on adolescent individuals' own gaming frequency and problematic gaming (PG), by comparing low vs. high motive to use the Internet as a coping strategy. The findings revealed the relative importance of peer influences on adolescents' gaming behaviors and PG, indicating that adolescents who rely more on online gaming to cope with negative affect may be more vulnerable to social influence processes.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Leah Lambart, Nicole L. Nollen, Matthew S. Mayo, Olivia Funk, Eleanor Leavens, Erica Cruvinel, Alexandra Brown, Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, Lisa Sanderson Cox
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of blunt use on individuals actively engaged in a cigarette quit attempt and found that blunt use had no significant effect on smoking cessation outcomes.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Spencer G. Lawson, Chelsea M. A. Foudray, Evan M. Lowder, Bradley Ray, Kory L. Carey
Summary: This study investigates the community and recovery outcomes of adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) and criminal-legal involvement. The findings indicate that 47% of individuals with OUD also have an underlying mental health disorder. Co-occurring OUD and mental health disorders are associated with higher rates of recidivism during early treatment stages. Group and individual therapy services are linked to lower odds of recidivism, and co-occurring disorders moderate the relationship between service utilization and psychiatric recovery.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mark W. Vander Weg, M. Bryant Howren, Kathleen M. Grant, Allan Prochazka, Sonia Duffy, Randy Burke, Margaret Cretzmeyer, Christopher Parker, Emily B. K. Thomas, Marianne T. Rizk, Jennifer Bayer, Ellen M. Kinner, Jennifer M. Clark, David A. Katz
Summary: In rural areas, smoking rates are high with accompanying depressive symptoms, risky alcohol use, and weight concerns. A tailored smoking cessation intervention addressing these issues can enhance short-term quitting but does not significantly improve long-term quitting.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Solmaz Amiri, Victoria Panwala, Ofer Amram
Summary: Disparities in travel distance to opioid treatment programs and buprenorphine providers exist, with individuals in block groups with American Indian/Alaska Native majority, nonmetropolitan, or higher deprivation designation experiencing travel disparities accessing treatment.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joshua B. Borris, Caitlin Dowd-Green, Lindsay A. Bowman, Suzanne A. Nesbit, Michael Fingerhood, Rosalyn W. Stewart
Summary: In this retrospective analysis, the dosing frequency of sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone was studied to evaluate its impact on the effectiveness of therapy for opioid use disorder. The study found no significant differences in treatment retention rates, medication adherence, adherence to treatment program, and hospital encounters between once daily dosing and split daily dosing groups.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jessica Heil, Matthew Salzman, Krystal Hunter, Kaitlan E. Baston, Christopher Milburn, Ryan Schmidt, Rachel Haroz, Valerie S. Ganetsky
Summary: This study compared the treatment retention and urine drug tests between patients who initiated extended-release buprenorphine (XR-BUP) and those who did not in an addiction medicine clinic. The findings showed that XR-BUP improved treatment retention and resulted in a higher proportion of negative urine drug tests.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION TREATMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Gabriela Lopez, Michelle Haikalis, Jennifer E. Merrill
Summary: This study examines how positive sexual experiences influence subjective evaluations of alcohol-involved sexual experiences over time. The results show that women who have positive sexual experiences tend to maintain positive evaluations of alcohol-intensified sex, while men's evaluations become less positive over time. This suggests that placing excessive emphasis on alcohol in sexual contexts may increase the risk of sexual perpetration and victimization among college students.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
