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Role of the media in promoting the dehumanization of people who use drugs
Alarming Statistics: Over One Million Young Drivers Imperil Lives with Marijuana and Alcohol Behind the Wheel
Driving under the influence (DUI) of psychoactive substances is an issue of paramount concern in both public health and the criminal justice system. It affects millions of Americans yearly, and while there is extensive research on DUI among...
PSMG: Reducing Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose in the United States: Model Development and Policy Analysis
Authors: Mohammad Jalali, PhD Harvard University Wayne Wakeland, PhD Portland State University
Abstract: The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing public health issues in the U.S. today. Opioid overdoses are the proverbial “tip of...
Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Type 2 Diabetes: Integration of Evidence-Based Diabetes Care to Promote Quality Health Outcomes
3 New Resources on Substance Use Prevention and Wellness
Youth Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Quiz for Reaching
Optimal Mental & Physical Wellbeing: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1117/8352/files/Youth_Healthy_Lifestyle_Behavior_Quiz_for_Reaching.pdf?v=1692797931
Parent Healthy Lifestyle...
HEAL Connections Sharing Session Two-Part Series: Inclusive Language, Imagery, and Storytelling for Addiction and Pain Researcher Teams
Overview
This Sharing Session was part one of a two-part series focusing on helping HEAL addiction researchers use language, imagery, and storytelling in respectful ways that engage all stakeholders.
Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Approaches for First Responders
Abstract
During their day-to-day work, first responders such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel often encounter people who use drugs (PWUD), including alcohol, opioids, stimulants...
Trends in Alcohol-Related Deaths by Sex in the US, 1999-2020
Abstract
Importance Alcohol consumption rates have been increasing among women in the US, which may affect mortality rates and sex gaps. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive assessment of sex differences in alcohol-related deaths is...
Integrating Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Into Primary Care Settings
Abstract
Importance Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) (eg, buprenorphine and naltrexone) can be offered in primary care, but barriers to implementation exist.
Objective To evaluate an implementation intervention over 2 years...
Self-reported Xylazine Experiences: A Mixed-methods Study of Reddit Subscribers
Abstract
Objectives
Xylazine is an α2-agonist increasingly prevalent in the illicit drug supply. Our objectives were to curate information about xylazine through social media from people who use drugs (PWUDs). Specifically, we sought...
Drug & Alcohol Consortium of Allen County - Overdose Prevention in Virtual Reality
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Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder in the US, 2021
Discussion
Despite guidelines recommending MOUD, approximately 1 in 5 adults with past-year OUD received any MOUD. Furthermore, some groups were substantially less likely to receive MOUD, in particular Black adults, women, those...
Introduction to Forensic Substance Use Evaluation
Toward an optimized assessment of adolescent psychopathology risk: Multilevel environmental profiles and child irritability as predictors
Stress, Coping, and Context: Examining Substance Use Among LGBTQ Young Adults With Probable Substance Use Disorders
In this research, the authors explored how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) young adults with problematic substance use made sense of their substance use in relation to their LGBTQ identities.
The authors...
Association of Mandatory Warning Signs for Cannabis Use During Pregnancy With Cannabis Use Beliefs and Behaviors
Abstract
Importance As states have legalized recreational cannabis use, some have enacted policies mandating point-of-sale warning signs with information on harms of using cannabis during pregnancy. While research has found such warning...
Fentanyl, informations du NIDA
Le fentanyl est un opioïde synthétique puissant similaire à la morphine, mais 50 à 100 fois plus puissant. C’est un médicament d’ordonnance qui est aussi parfois utilisé illégalement. Comme la morphine, il est généralement prescrit aux...
Fentanyl DrugFacts
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medicine that is typically used to treat patients...
Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare and substance use service access among women who inject drugs: a qualitative study
Abstract
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare and substance use services engagement, including primary and mental health services as well as residential and outpatient drug treatment. Women who inject drugs (WWID)...
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