The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Alcohol and Cancer: A Statement of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Abstract Alcohol drinking is an established risk factor for several malignancies, and it is a potentially modifiable risk factor for cancer. The Cancer Prevention Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) believes that a...
Consensus Validation of the POSAMINO (POtentially Serious Alcohol–Medication INteractions in Older adults) Criteria
Abstract Objectives: Older adults are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects from concurrent alcohol and medication use. However, there is limited evidence regarding the prevalence of these adverse outcomes among older adults, and there...
Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide, 2017 Edition
Education plays a critical role in preventing substance abuse. Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides...
Perceptions and Experiences with Flavored Non-Menthol Tobacco Products
Abstract Although a few countries have banned flavored cigarettes (except menthol), flavors in most tobacco products remain unregulated across the globe. We conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies examining perceptions of and...
Hair Cortisol Levels, Psychological Stress and Psychopathological Symptoms as Predictors of Postpartum Depression
Abstract Postpartum depression affects a huge number of women and has detrimental consequences. Knowing the factors associated with postpartum depression during pregnancy can help its prevention. Although there is evidence surrounding...
Sexual Orientation Identity and Tobacco and Hazardous Alcohol Use
Abstract Objectives: To assess the association between tobacco and hazardous alcohol use and sexual orientation and whether such an association could be explained by other sociodemographic characteristics. Design: Cross-sectional household...
Smoking during Pregnancy: A Population-Based Study
Abstract Aims: Tobacco is a major cause of disease and mortality in modern times. The risk of smoking in pregnancy is a serious threat to the development and future health of an unborn child. The aim of this study was to explore the...
Regressive or Progressive? The Effect of Tobacco Taxes in Ukraine
ABSTRACT Tobacco taxes are usually considered regressive as the poorest individuals allocate larger shares of their budget towards the purchase of tobacco related products. However, because these taxes also discourage tobacco use, some of...
Licit and Illicit Substance Use Patterns among University Students in Germany Using Cluster Analysis
Abstract Background The use of multiple licit and illicit substances plays an important role in many university students’ lives. Previous research on multiple substance use patterns of university students, however, often fails to examine...
Fentanyl and its Analogues - 50 years on
ABSTRACT Fentanyl and its analogues are potent synthetic opioids, which are liable to abuse. They are often sold under the guise of heroin or prescription medicines, such as oxycodone, and this exacerbates the risk of overdose and...
