This study examines how changes in religiosity influence recovery outcomes among people in addiction treatment. It finds that individuals in faith-based programs show higher and increasing levels of religiosity over time, which is linked to...
Adolescents with chronic medical conditions (A-CMCs) are at elevated risk for alcohol and substance use (SU) and its adverse health consequences, yet screening and intervention remain limited in pediatric hospitals. This study...
When we talk about recovery, we no longer look at only stopping substance use, abstinence or sobriety alone. The remission of symptoms is only one aspect of the process, and even that is sometimes debated in the research. Recovery is...
Recovery capital includes all the internal and external resources that a person has at their disposal to help them get engaged in and subsequently build and strengthen their recovery. The more recovery capital one has, the stronger their...
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Experiencing stigma/discrimination is common in individuals who use substances. However, those with caring responsibilities for individuals who use substances may also be stigmatised and discriminated against (known as...
Hispanic Americans are disproportionately affected by alcohol use disorders (AUD) yet many are reluctant to seek alcohol treatment. Faith-based communities could serve as an effective setting for raising awareness...
PURPOSE: Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is a leading cause of persistent neurodevelopmental disability, with additional adverse consequences to the offspring’s growth, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and immunity, among others...
Introduction: The global crisis of illicit substance consumption, particularly cocaine, extends beyond individual users, impacting social, cultural, and institutional levels. Cocaine use is associated with a myriad of illicit...
Introduction. The use of crystal meth, an extremely addictive variant of methamphetamine, currently represents one of the most severe public health issues in Mexico. This substance not only affects the physical and mental health...
Objective. Tobacco use is a major modifiable risk factor for the four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) globally—cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer, and diabetes. Addressing tobacco use through...
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The article provides a broad overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications for substance use prevention on social media. Over recent years, the primary focus of these technologies has centered on descriptive...
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Introducción: El consumo de sustancias de abuso es una problemática central en salud pública a nivel nacional e internacional. El perfil de los consumidores ha cambiado en los últimos años, específicamente tras la pandemia de COVID...
Mental disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the leading reasons for which the medical use of cannabinoids has been approved, but their efficacy and safety in treating these conditions is yet to be...
School suspension in adolescence has been shown to predict homelessness in young adulthood, suggesting that it may be a point of intervention to reduce young adult homelessness. Under zero tolerance policies, school suspension is more...
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Importance As cannabis becomes more accessible and socially accepted, concerns have grown about its potential implications for adolescent mental health. While prior research has linked adolescent cannabis use to psychiatric...
PURPOSE: Alcohol misuse is widely accepted as an independent risk factor for a wide variety of lung diseases, such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Alcohol induces changes in the regulatory mechanisms of the...
