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Conclusion:
On the basis of the results, it is suggested that the follow-up of patients and providing hospitalization for emotional support and recommendation for appropriate medication can be helpful and reduce the rate of readmission. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Cannabis Use and Cognitive Impairment Among Male Adolescents: A Case-control Study
The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of cognitive impairment among male adolescents with cannabis use in comparison with a control group. This is a case-control study that included 1682 adolescents who just finished their secondary school. A drug screen was made for all participants. Cognitive assessment using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale was carried out for adolescents with positive urine screen for cannabis and a control group of adolescents with negative urine screen for drugs. The prevalence of cannabis use among adolescents was 2.14%. About one third of the cases starte...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Sociodemographic Correlates of Substance Use in a Sample of Egyptian Female University Students
Conclusion:
Illicit drugs were the most common substance used among female university students in Egypt. Substance use was influenced by sociodemographic factors; faculty, form of study, residence and living arrangement, parental education, income, leisure time activities, and having friends or relatives with substance use. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in Colombia
Conclusions:
The use of ENDS is growing probably because of new marketing strategies that involve novel details and that generate curiosity, especially in the youngest. Some of these are technological designs, pleasant smells and flavors or absence of them and how easy it can be to hide them and consume them in places where it is forbidden to do. So, many young people and adolescents who had not used nicotine before, now do.
There is a knowledge gap about ENDS, therefore they can affect the work has been done for decades in reducing nicotine consumption among young people and be the gateway to the consumption of cig...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The COVID-19 Outbreak, High Stress, and Increased Substance Use
After the outbreak of the coronavirus and the epidemic of this deadly disease with the imposition of restrictions and the rumor that addicts are not infected, the rate of slippage among drug users in the COVID-19 period has increased to some extent and in a way, addiction has followed a secret process. In addition to increasing public awareness of rumors through the media, it should be noted that the main bulwark fight against the tendency to use drugs is the family. When the foundations of the family weaken, we must wait for any harm to the youth. If families do not take action to prevent drug use, we will have to witness...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Gender Differences in a Sample of Egyptian University Students With Opioid Use Disorders Attributed to Tramadol
Conclusions:
Tramadol use was common among university students, with higher prevalence among males. Sex-related similarities and differences were present. Results can guide health policymakers to develop appropriate prevention and management strategies. Population-based longitudinal studies are warranted to explore the causal relationship between tramadol use and progression to other substances in both sexes. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Ignorance has Turned COVID-19 Into a Social Stigma
Because of the rapidly increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, fears and worries have arisen because of lack of awareness and have led to challenges such as social stigma. Therefore, the present article aims to pay attention to the social stigma of people with a history of COVID-19. Because of the emergence of COVID-19 disease, accurate and complete information about its psychosocial problems is not available. According to the guidelines and strategies announced by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is important to review and present comprehensive program...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Prevalence of Anxiety in Smoking Cessation: A Worldwide Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Discussion:
Since smoking cessation is a factor that reduces anxiety, so in studies in this area as well as therapeutic interventions, it is necessary to consider this issue. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
An Investigation on the Guideline Adherence in Opioid Addiction Treatment and the Causes of Nonadherences
Conclusions:
Overall, enhancement of patients and their families’ awareness about medication process appears necessary. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of Naltrexone on Interleukins 2 and 4 in a Sample of Egyptian Patients With Heroin Use Disorder: A Prospective Case-control Study
Conclusion:
Heroin use negatively affects immunity by changing the level of IL-2 and IL-4 while NTX reversed this effect, so the study approved the beneficial use of NTX treatment on the immunity system in patients with heroin use disorder. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Internet Addiction and Its Relation to Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Among a Sample of Egyptian University Students
Conclusion:
Low scores of EI and resilience could predict the susceptibility to IA, suggesting that treatment strategies enhancing these factors would be of great value to be included in the programs targeted for the management of IA. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Reducing Body Image Disorders in Adolescent Girls
Conclusions:
Therefore, this treatment is suggested to reduce body image disorder in adolescent girls. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effectiveness of the Cognitive Restructuring Approach on Irrational Beliefs and Hopelessness in Individuals With a Substance Abuse Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the cognitive reconstruction approach on irrational beliefs and hopelessness of people with substance abuse disorder.
Methods:
The statistical population of this study includes all people with substance abuse disorder, who were present in addiction treatment camps in Ardabil in 2018, from which 80 eligible people were selected using the available sampling method and Random methods were divided into experimental and control groups (40 people in each group). The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of 90 minutes of cognitive reconstruction intervention. Both groups...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Impulsivity and Decision-making Style Among Tramadol Drug Addicts and its Relation to Frontal Lobe Volume
Objectives:
Drug addiction has its effects on different behavioral and personality traits including impulsivity and pattern of decision-making. The frontal lobe was the focus of many of these studies regarding its important role in decision-making and other higher cognitive processes. We aimed to detect the pattern of decision-making styles and impulsivity among people with tramadol addiction, and also to find out if tramadol addiction has effects on the volume of different regions of the frontal lobe.
Materials and Methods:
Two groups were included: group A included 12 patients with tramadol addiction and group...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Harm Perceptions of E-cigarette Use Among New Zealand Young People: Development of a Questionnaire
Conclusions:
Each of the items will inform the design of a questionnaire assessing New Zealand young people’s perceptions of the harms of e-cigarette use. Development of these items will involve further literature reviewing, focus groups with end-users, and a pilot study. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
