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Different components of cognitive-behavioral therapy affect specific cognitive mechanisms
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Psychological therapies are among the most effective treatments for common mental health problems—however, we still know relatively little about how exactly they improve symptoms. Here, we demonstrate the power of combining...
The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Background
The prevalence of cannabis use disorders (CUDs) in people who use cannabis recreationally has been estimated at 22%, yet there is a dearth of literature exploring CUDs among people who use medicinal cannabis. We...
A telemedicine bridge clinic improves access and reduces cost for opioid use disorder care
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We evaluated the impact of a telemedicine bridge clinic on treatment outcomes and cost for patients with opioid use disorder. Telemedicine bridge clinics deliver low-barrier rapid assessment of patients with opioid...
Behavioural mental health interventions delivered in the emergency department for suicide, overdose and psychosis: a scoping review
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Objective To identify and describe evidence on brief emergency department (ED)-delivered behavioural and care process interventions among patients presenting with suicide attempt or acute ideation, substance overdose or...
A transcriptomic analysis in mice following a single dose of ibogaine identifies new potential therapeutic targets
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Ibogaine (IBO) is an atypical psychedelic with a complex mechanism of action. To date, the mechanisms that may underlie its anti-addictive effects are still not defined. This study aims to identify changes in gene expression...
Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
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Opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States has surged, with an estimated 2.5 million needing treatment. The aim of this article is to provide a clinical overview of the key pharmacological and behavioral...
The absence of mandatory pregnancy warning labels in online alcohol purchasing contexts
Introduction: As people increasingly migrate to online shopping platforms, hard-won improvements in requirements for consumer information provision at the point of sale are being eroded. An example is the alcohol pregnancy warning label for...
Intersections of Substance Use and Suicide: Evidence and Key Take-Aways.
Specific patterns of substance use have been found to correlate with an elevated risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and mortality by suicide. However, this relationship is multifaceted and influenced by various intersecting factors...
Prescribed safer supply during dual public health emergencies: a qualitative study examining service providers perspectives on early implementation
Background: Over the past decade, drug-related overdoses have seen a significant rise both in North America and globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasised the urgent need for safer supply programs to replace unregulated...
Methadone Induction in Primary Care for Opioid Dependence: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial (ANRS Methaville)
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Methadone coverage is poor in many countries due in part to methadone induction being possible only in specialized care (SC). This multicenter pragmatic trial compared the effectiveness of methadone treatment b...
Addressing Challenges in Residential Facilities: Promoting Human Rights and Recovery While Pursuing Functional Autonomy
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Italian residential facilities (RFs) aim to promote human rights and recovery for individuals with severe mental disorders. Italian RFs can be distinguished into five main types: high‐intensity rehabilitation (RF1)...
Microglia activity in the human basal ganglia is altered in alcohol use disorder and reversed with remission from alcohol
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by cycles of abuse, withdrawal, and relapse. Neuroadaptations in the basal ganglia are observed in AUD; specifically in the putamen, globus pallidus (GP), and ventral pallidum (VP)...
Global Position Paper on Recovery (GPPR)
We are thrilled to share the first-ever Global Position Paper on Recovery (GPPR), developed by WFAD's Recovered Users Network (RUN) and the Global Recovery Task Force. The document unites recovery organisations [and beyond], institutions...
Parenting and other potential protective factors associated with polysubstance use among public school students in Lagos, Nigeria
A publication on risk and protective factors for substance use among youth attending public schools in Lagos state, Nigeria to guide evidence-based substance use prevention interventions. DOI: 10.1002/ijop.13122
Prevalence, correlates, and reasons for substance use among adolescents aged 10–17 in Ghana: a cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed-method study
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Background
Substance use among adolescents poses significant risks to their health, wellbeing, and development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Ghana. However, little is known about the outlets and...
Efectividad de un programa para la prevención de consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en estudiantes universitarios
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Objetivo:
Evaluar la efectividad de un programa para prevención de consumo de sustancias en estudiantes de una universidad pública en Cartagena, Colombia.
Metodología:
Diseño cuasiexperimental, sin grupo...
Effectiveness of a Program for the Prevention of Psychoactive Substance Consumption in University Students
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a program for the prevention of substance use among students at a public university in Cartagena, Colombia.
Methodology: Quasi-experimental design, without a control group. The sample consisted...
Marijuana use in any form linked to higher risk of heart attack or stroke
A new study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, even if the person had no existing heart...
Tools to implement measurement-based care (MBC) in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD): toward a consensus
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The prevalence and associated overdose death rates from opioid use disorder (OUD) have dramatically increased in the last decade. Despite more available treatments than 20 years ago, treatment access and high...
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