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This study investigated context-dependent intertemporal decision-making patterns in substance use disorder (SUD) through a comprehensive experimental paradigm examining both gain and loss contexts. Using mixed-effects…
Despite strong evidence that sustained engagement in OUD treatment reduces overdose risk, individuals leaving jail face substantial barriers to initiating and maintaining care. Motivational interventions such as…
Background and aim Pregabalin (a Gabapentinoid) has been shown to have potential for non-medical use. We aimed at exploring the prevalence and clinical correlates of non-medical use of pregabalin and dependence in…
Housing insecurity, or the inability to afford or maintain residence in a safe and quality place, is a barrier to accessing and staying in substance use treatment and/or recovery support services. There is a gap in…
When you think about addiction, your mind probably jumps to the usual suspects: alcohol, drugs, gambling, or cigarettes.
Introduction Mobile health units (MHUs) providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) have emerged as a critical strategy to address gaps in opioid treatment access, particularly for marginalized populations…
Adolescence is a critical period for the initiation of alcohol use. It is uncertain how predictors of alcohol onset, such as Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) constructs, change in response to alcohol onset. This study…
Introduction Buprenorphine is an effective medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment; however, stigma surrounding substance use may deter individuals from seeking treatment and contribute to lower engagement…
A man who gambled his way through £3 million claims his addiction left him feeling 'possessed' - wagering £30,000 nightly on ...
Background In 2018, the Cannabis Act regulated the production and sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada. With the aim of continuing to protect the public health and safety of Canadians as the legal cannabis…
Fentanyl’s penetration into the unregulated drug supply has complicated the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), particularly by increasing the risk of buprenorphine-precipitated opioid withdrawal (BPOW)…
Despite all Health Maintenance Organizations in Israel having documented an increased use of prescription opioids, a decrease in admissions with positive opioid toxicology was observed in emergency departments (EDs). We…
Healthcare providers working in addiction care often navigate complex clinical, social, and systemic challenges that can affect both care delivery and provider well-being. Yet, despite increasing recognition of the need…
Background Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with high prevalence and overdose mortality rates. Despite the availability of effective treatments, including…
Pregabalin’s non-medical use is frequently reported in the literature. However, knowledge related to this non-medical use is scarce, especially from community dwellers of a developing nation. Lacking baseline…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy designed to address the growing concerns around ...
Karnataka's government is tackling rising concerns about digital addiction among students with a new draft policy focused on ...
In response to growing concerns over excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, the Karnataka Department of ...
Background Despite availability of evidence-based alcohol reduction interventions (EBIs), unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) remains a barrier to HIV medication adherence, viral suppression, and retention in HIV care. While…
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What once required a trip to a casino is now available with a few taps on a smartphone, as Americans increasingly place sports ...
DEVASTATING TOLL CAN LAST FOR YEARS. I STARTED GAMBLING WHEN I WAS 12. THAT’S WHEN SAM DEMELLO BEGAN PLAYING POKER WITH FRIENDS ...
This study has two objectives: (1) to identify the attitudinal and demographic factors most closely associated with performance-enhancing drugs (PED) use in sports; (2) to propose a new method for estimating PED use…
Background In Europe, cocaine use has recently been on the rise among people who use drugs (PWUD). In parallel, cathinones, another type of psychostimulant that were once associated within the unique context of chemsex…
Are young boys everywhere on the verge of being pulled down into the abyss of online gambling? If you've been reading the news ...
In a significant step to address rising concerns over screen addiction among children, the Karnataka government has introduced a ...
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Background Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs many adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who face distinct vulnerabilities. Work and leisure activities in ASGM often involve substance use. This…
Background Canada is facing a national opioid crisis, with an average of 20 opioid-related deaths reported daily. Postpartum women who use non-prescription opioids and unregulated substances are at high risk of relapse…
Understanding what the US spends to treat mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) is important for understanding spending ...
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