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Gender Differences in Methamphetamine Use Initiation and Trajectory of Use Among People Who Use Methamphetamine in a Mexico-US Border City
This study assessed gender differences in drug and meth use patterns among people meth people use meth. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 150 people with recent meth use, age 21 years or older, and living in Ciudad Juárez. Measures collected included sociodemographic characteristics, cross-border mobility, drug, and meth use characteristics. Statistically (P (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Role of Impulsivity and Cognitive Emotion Regulation in the Tendency Toward Addiction in Male Students
This study aimed to investigate the role of impulsivity and cognitive emotion regulation in the tendency toward addiction in students of Ardabil universities. Methods: The methodology applied in this research was descriptive correlation. A total of 520 male students who study at Ardabil universities were selected by 2-stage random sampling. To measure the variables, the Barratt Impulsivity Scale, the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ-P), and the Addiction Preparation Scale of Weed and Butcher were used. Results: To analyze the findings, the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regressio...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Cognitive Restructuring Technique to Reduce Psychosocial Anxiety in the COVID-19 Outbreak
Conclusions: The results showed that the CBT approach with the CR technique effectively reduced psychosocial anxiety in the COVID-19 outbreak. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Predictors of Drug Abuse Relapse for Iranian Addicted Women: An Application of Social Cognitive Theory
Objectives: Substance abuse prevalence has risen over the past decade among women, and accordingly, sex-specific barriers impede women’s access and participation in treatment programs, while the chief issue in providing treatment programs for women with substance abuse is the high relapse rate seen in the subjects. With all these in mind, the present study was conducted with the objective of recognizing the sociocognitive factors that concern the relapse of substance abuse in women. Methods: Two hundred women subjects under treatment in outpatient addiction treatment and rehabilitation centers in Kurdistan pro...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Is Music Therapy Effective in Cabin Fever Recovery?
Conclusion: The author proposes that everyone can use music therapy in preventing and overcoming cabin fever. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Pattern of Tobacco Smoking Among Egyptian Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Conclusion: Patients with BD have a relatively high frequency of nicotine (cigarettes and waterpipe) dependence (17%) in relation to the general population (1.0%), especially bipolar I type. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Video Game Addiction Among Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Based on Regulatory Focus Theory and Interpersonal Competence
This study aimed to identify the tendencies of video game addiction among Senior High School students based on the aspects of Regulatory Focus Theory and interpersonal competence. It implemented a quantitative descriptive model with a 2×2 factorial design. A total of 1046 students participated in the survey. The findings revealed the increasing video game addiction cases among the students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The students with a high promotion focus and a high interpersonal competence as well as those with a low prevention focus and a low interpersonal competence tended to experience video game addiction. (Sourc...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Symptoms of Intoxication and Withdrawal in a Sample of Egyptian Patients Using Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Cohort Study
Conclusion: SC use can cause an array of symptoms ranging from mild medical and psychiatric symptoms to extreme side effects. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Is There a Relationship Between Heroin Dependence and Anemia?
Conclusion: The effects of heroin on the hematological parameter should be considered. Heroin effects on HGB, HTC, RBC, and folic acid may tend to decrease. Prospective, longitudinal studies, and studies involving intoxication-remission periods are needed. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Suicide Probability Among Tramadol Addicts
Conclusions: There is a suicide probability among tramadol addicts. The duration of tramadol use could be considered a strong risk factor for suicide, as the longer the duration of tramadol, the higher the suicidal risk. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Music Therapy as an Alternative Treatment for People With Sex Addictions/Hypersexuality Disorder in COVID-19 Outbreak
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Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Crisis in Crisis: COVID-19 and Alcohol Compete to Kill People in Iran
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Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Could Agomelatine Play a Role to Treat Anhedonia in Heroin Dependence?
Anhedonia is defined as a diminished ability to experience interest or pleasure, and is a critical psychopathologic dimension of major depressive disorder and is a commonly reported symptom among substance-dependent populations inside heroin addiction. The purpose of this report is to review the clinical evidence for the potential role of agomelatine to treat anhedonia in heroin dependence and literature review. We conducted a systematic review of the literature with the principal database (PubMed, Enbase, and PsychInfo) and we present a case report. Agomelatine was shown to be effective on anhedonia, depression, and anxie...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Emotional Regulation as a Mediating Factor in Substance Use Disorders
Conclusion: The study confirms that emotion regulation is a mediator for SUDs especially with long duration of illness, presence of certain personality traits and disorders, and high impulsivity. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Female Substance Abusers’ Reproductive Health Scale: Study Protocol for a Sequential Exploratory Mixed-method Study
Conclusions: FSARHS can be used by reproductive health policy makers and health care providers at national and international levels in order to assess reproductive health among female substance abusers. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research