Cost–benefit analysis of a 24/7 text-based online emotional support platform for at-risk youth in Hong Kong
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Artificial intelligence innovations in substance use prevention on social media: A scoping review
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...
Prevalencia y caracterización de pacientes con historia de consumo de sustancias de abuso en una unidad de medicina intensiva en Uruguay en 2013 y 2023
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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...
The efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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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...
Skill vs. Disposition: Examining Paths of Intervention Effects in an Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention Trial Targeting U.S. Adolescents
The goal of this study was to evaluate a mediation model of two approaches to deterring the onset of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana among middle school adolescents. Students completed surveys that included yes/no self-reports about their past 30-day and lifetime alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana use.
School Suspension as a Predictor of Young Adult Homelessness: The International Youth Development Study
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...
Psilocybin or Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
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Adolescent Cannabis Use and Risk of Psychotic, Bipolar, Depressive, and Anxiety Disorders
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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...
Alcohol’s Effects on the Lung and Lung Disease
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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...
Does nitrous oxide addiction exist? An evaluation of the evidence for the presence and prevalence of substance use disorder symptoms in recreational nitrous oxide users
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Prevalence of nitrous oxide (N2O) use appears to be increasing in numerous countries worldwide, and excessive use has been associated with physical and mental problems. Because there currently is no consensus whether...
Evaluating the DALY impact of disease associated with second-hand smoke exposure in different socio-demographic index regions
Secondhand smoke (SHS) continues to be a major global health risk, contributing to cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and respiratory illnesses. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study across 204 countries, this...
Exploring the lived experiences and coping strategies of mental health caregivers in Ethiopia: implications for supportive interventions
Family caregivers of people with mental illness often face significant stress, stigma, and unequal responsibilities that affect their wellbeing and the quality of care they provide. This mixed-methods study in northwest Ethiopia explored...
Patterns and predictors of the transition between minimally adequate treatment and effective treatment coverage for mental disorders: results from the World Mental Health Survey
Mental disorders remain widely undertreated, and even when individuals receive care, it is not always consistent with evidence-based guidelines. Using data from the World Mental Health surveys across 21 countries, this study examined how...
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gambling in Europe
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Europe‘s gambling market, reshaping consumer behaviour, market structure, and regulatory priorities. Restrictions on land-based venues and the cancellation of major sporting events accelerated a...
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Ecological Momentary Assessment and Ecological Momentary Interventions in Substance Use Disorders Recovery
INTRODUCTION: Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) can capture fluctuations in an individual’s recovery while minimizing recall bias by collecting real-time data in daily life. Ecological Momentary Interventions (EMIs) build on EMA to...
AddictologyIssue 4/2025
Towards Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Czech Republic: A Qualitative Study of Practitioners‘ Perspectives on Key Themes and Methods
INTRODUCTION: This study explores the perspectives of Czech practitioners on sexuality education (SE) for upper primary school students (ISCED level 2). It focuses on the topics they consider relevant, including those currently...
AddictologyIssue 4/2025
Alcohol Labelling: Czech Expert Perspectives and Recommendations
INTRODUCTION: Consumption of alcohol has significant influence on the physical and mental health of the Czech population. Nevertheless, public awareness of alcohol-related consequences in the Czech Republic remains inadequate. One potential...
AddictologyIssue 4/2025
Prevalencia y caracterización de pacientes con historia de consumo de sustancias de abuso en una unidad de medicina intensiva en Uruguay en 2013 y 2023
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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...
Adolescent community reinforcement approach in secure care for adolescents with substance use and serious norm-violating behaviour: a randomised feasibility trial
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Background Adolescents placed in state-run secure youth homes (by the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care) due to substance misuse and serious norm-violating behaviour (including offending) are in pressing need of...
Buprenorphine initiation from fentanyl using low-dose intramuscular ketamine: a pilot study
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Buprenorphine is an effective medication for treating opioid use disorder but is underutilized partly due to patient apprehensiveness of the severe withdrawal symptoms it can induce when started, particularly by...