Cigarette use trajectories in young adults: Analyses of predictors across system levels
Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in the US (USDHHS, 2014). Nearly all cigarette use in the US starts during adolescence with experimentation, often leading to nicotine dependence and regular use (National Center for Chronic Disease et al., 2012, 2014). Smoking in young adulthood is of particular concern given that the 20 s are the decade when the intensity and frequency of smoking escalates the most (Johnston et al., 2014). Currently, 17.0% of adults aged 18-24 and 21.4% aged 25-44 smoke cigarettes (Hu et al., 2016). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 22, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Carla J. Berg, Regine Haard örfer, Vu Milkie, Betelihem Getachew, Steven Lloyd, Angela Lanier, Donyale Childs, Yasmeni Sandridge, Jennifer Bierhoff, Jingjing Li, Elliyah Dossantos, Michael Windle Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Assessing the longitudinal stability of latent classes of substance use among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) represent a priority population for public health intervention (Institute of Medicine (US), 2011) as they are known to be at elevated risk for a variety of deleterious health outcomes (Cochran and Mays, 2007; Coker et al., 2010). Among these, GBM is especially vulnerable to poorer mental and emotional health and have a greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015; Pl öderl and Tremblay, 2015). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 22, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Kiffer G. Card, Heather L. Armstrong, Allison Carter, Zishan Cui, Clara Wang, Julia Zhu, Nathan J. Lachowsky, David M. Moore, Robert S. Hogg, Eric A. Roth Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Substance use and homelessness among emergency department patients
Homelessness and substance use are intricately related. Estimates of substance use among people experiencing homelessness vary depending on the population studied and definitions used, but are consistently above average (Fazel et al., 2008; Fischer and Breakey, 1991; Koegel et al., 1988; O ’Toole et al., 2004). A meta-analysis of international studies found alcohol dependence ranging from 8.1–58.5% and drug dependence ranging from 4.5–54.2% among homeless populations (Fazel et al., 2008), substantially higher than overall global prevalence rates (WHO, 2018). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 22, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Kelly M. Doran, Neloufar Rahai, Ryan P. McCormack, Jacqueline Milian, Donna Shelley, John Rotrosen, Lillian Gelberg Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Alcohol use disorder and associated physical health complications and treatment amongst individuals with and without opioid dependence: A case-control study
Alcohol dependence is a significant health and social problem worldwide. Globally, alcohol use disorders accounted for 2.8 million deaths in 2013, most commonly as a result of injury, cancer, alcoholic liver disease and heart disease (Forouzanfar et al., 2015; Whiteford et al., 2013). In developed societies, people with alcohol use disorders account for around half of all alcohol-related harm (Connor et al., 2016), and characteristics that predict alcohol-related treatment access remain inconsistent (Cohen et al., 2007). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 21, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Margaret Pikovsky, Amy Peacock, Sarah Larney, Briony Larance, Elizabeth Conroy, Elliot Nelson, Louisa Degenhardt Source Type: research
Is family history of alcohol dependence a risk factor for disturbed sleep in alcohol dependent subjects?
Disturbed sleep continuity is a common complaint in individuals with alcohol dependence (AD) (Chakravorty et al., 2016). These sleep-related problems in alcohol-dependent individuals may include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, unsatisfactory quality of sleep, and/or abnormalities of sleep duration (John et al., 2005; Schuckit and Bernstein, 1981); see Table 1 for details on terminologies. Because sleep continuity disturbance is common in AD and is associated with negative health outcomes, such as suicidal ideation and relapse to drinking (Chakravorty et al., 2016), it is important to identify the unde...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 19, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Subhajit Chakravorty, Ninad S. Chaudhary, Knashawn Morales, Michael A. Grandner, David W. Oslin Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Initiation of vaporizing cannabis: Individual and social network predictors in a longitudinal study of young adults
The proliferation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) has introduced a generation of young people to a new method of ingesting nicotine that does not require combustion. These devices, which heat a liquid that typically contains nicotine and flavorings to an inhalable aerosol, have become popular among young people (Johnston et al., 2017). As of 2015, ENDS (also called e-cigarettes or “vapes”) were the most commonly used tobacco product by youth (Singh et al., 2016). The long-term health effects of these products are currently unknown, and more disturbingly, there is evidence that use of these products by ne...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 19, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Rachel N. Cassidy, Matthew K. Meisel, Graham DiGuiseppi, Sara Balestrieri, Nancy P. Barnett Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
AUDIT and AUDIT-C as screening instruments for alcohol problem use in adolescents
Alcohol is commonly consumed by adolescents in Western countries even though protective age restrictions are enforced. The use of alcohol increases during adolescence and usually progresses from experimentation to regular use (Costello et al., 2007; Masten et al., 2008). Exposure to alcohol may disturb complex biological (brain), psychological (cognitions and emotions) and normal social development in adolescents and young adults. Adverse short-term and long-term effects of alcohol differ according to age and developmental level (Zeigler et al., 2005; Masten et al., 2008). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 19, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Joni Liskola, Henna Haravuori, Nina Lindberg, Solja Niemel ä, Linnea Karlsson, Olli Kiviruusu, Mauri Marttunen Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Is family history of alcohol depe a risk factor for disturbed sleep in alcohol dependent subjects?
Disturbed sleep continuity is a common complaint in individuals with alcohol dependence (AD) (Chakravorty et al., 2016). These sleep-related problems in alcohol-dependent individuals may include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, unsatisfactory quality of sleep, and/or abnormalities of sleep duration (John et al., 2005; Schuckit and Bernstein, 1981); see Table 1 for details on terminologies. Because sleep continuity disturbance is common in AD and is associated with negative health outcomes, such as suicidal ideation and relapse to drinking (Chakravorty et al., 2016), it is important to identify the unde...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 19, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Subhajit Chakravorty, Ninad S. Chaudhary, Knashawn Morales, Michael A. Grandner, David W. Oslin Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Effects of exposure to anti-vaping public service announcements among current smokers and dual users of cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems
Finding effective strategies to reduce tobacco product use among young adults is a public health priority. Tobacco use prevalence is highest among United States (US) young adults compared to all other age groups (Kasza et al., 2017). In 2013-2014, 38% of US young adults reported current use of any tobacco product (i.e., using tobacco on some days or every day), 20% reported current use of traditional cigarettes, and 9% were current users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) (Kasza et al., 2017). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 17, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Andy S.L. Tan, Vaughan W. Rees, Justin Rodgers, Emeka Agudile, Natasha A. Sokol, Kyeungyeun Yie, Ashley Sanders-Jackson Source Type: research
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Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 15, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Naloxone laws facilitate the establishment of overdose education and naloxone distribution programs in the United States
The opioid overdose crisis, which has contributed to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths in the United States, continues to worsen (Rudd et al., 2016a). Over 2.5 million Americans are estimated to have an opioid use disorder that puts them at higher risk of opioid overdose (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2015), and in 2016, drug overdose claimed the lives of more than 64,000 Americans – more than were lost in any year during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic (Dowell et al., 2017; NIH/NIDA, 2017). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 15, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Barrot H. Lambdin, Corey S. Davis, Eliza Wheeler, Stephen Tueller, Alex H. Kral Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Age-related prevalence and twelve-month incidence of illicit drug use in a cohort of Australian gay and bisexual men: Results from the Flux Study
Illicit drug use is more prevalent among gay and bisexual men (GBM) than heterosexual men in most industrialised countries (Cochran et al., 2004; Drabble et al., 2005; Roxburgh et al., 2016). While Bourne and Weatherburn attributed illicit drug use among GBM to: 1) enhancing a sense of belonging; 2) coping with everyday problems; and 3) enhancing pleasure (Bourne and Weatherburn, 2017), problematic drug use can lead to adverse health outcomes. In particular, the use of amphetamine-type stimulants is associated with condomless anal intercourse with casual partners (Prestage et al., 2007) and subsequent risk of HIV acquisiti...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 12, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Fengyi Jin, Mohamed A. Hammoud, Lisa Maher, Louisa Degenhardt, Adam Bourne, Toby Lea, Stefanie Vaccher, Jeffrey Grierson, Bridget Haire, Garrett P Prestage Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Initiating buprenorphine treatment prior to versus after release from prison: arrest outcomes
Relapse to opioid use after release from prison is a serious problem among prisoners with opioid use disorder (OUD) throughout the world. Prisoners have a disproportionately higher rate of OUD than the general populations (Dolan et al., 2007; Fazel et al., 2006; Kanato, 2008; Kastelic et al., 2008; Kinlock et al., 2011). The United States (US) leads the world in the number of prisoners (2.17 million) and the rate of incarceration (670 per 100,000 population; (Kaeble et al., 2016)). It has been estimated that about 15% of US prisoners have histories of opioid addiction (Mumola and Karberg, 2006). (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 12, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Michael S. Gordon, Thomas R. Blue, Kathryn Couvillion, Robert P. Schwartz, Kevin E. O ’Grady, Terrence T. Fitzgerald, Frank J. Vocci Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Geographic variation in postpartum prescription opioid use: Opportunities to improve maternal safety
The rapid growth in opioid-related overdose deaths over the last two decades is closely linked to the growth in opioid analgesic prescriptions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011; Dart et al., 2015; King et al., 2014). Among opioid-na ïve patients, use of prescription opioid analgesics after minor surgery is associated with increased risk of long-term opioid use compared to patients treated with non-opioid analgesics, and higher doses and durations of prescription opioid use are associated with greater risks (Alam et al., 2012; Bateman et al., 2016; Beauchamp et al., 2014; Bohnert et al., 2011; Carroll et al...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 12, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Nora V. Becker, Karen J. Gibbins, Jeanmarie Perrone, Brandon C. Maughan Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Exploring opioid use disorder, its impact, and treatment among individuals experiencing homelessness as part of a family
The opioid epidemic is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the United States (Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, 2015). The epidemic has hit people experiencing homelessness particularly hard —in fact, in Massachusetts, overdose - primarily from opioids - is the leading cause of death in that population (Baggett et al., 2013). Research has shown that Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT), which consists of comprehensive outpatient services including medication for OUD treatment, often i ntegrated with voluntary behavioral therapies within a primary care setting—has similar outcomes in pr...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - May 12, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Avik Chatterjee, Eun Jin Yu, Lindsay Tishberg Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
