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Discussion:
Dual diagnosis is a very common neglected condition among hospitalized psychiatric patients, with more severe illness and more impact on all aspects. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 19, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of Multidimensional Counseling in the Intervention of Student Anxiety
This study involved 7 students who have anxiety problems, and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale was the instrument used for analyzing the data accessed on www.osf.io/7rd5w/, using a single-subject research design A-B-A and JASP. Therefore, the results identified multidimensional counseling as a tool capable of reducing student anxiety. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 19, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Can High Altitude Exacerbate a Remittent Alcohol Use Disorder in a Patient With a History of Panic Attacks?
We describe the case of a patient with a history of sporadic Panic Attacks with elements of the panic-agoraphobic spectrum (social phobia and separation anxiety) who, in a specific social context during adolescence, tended to misuse alcohol for recreational and disinhibitory purposes to solve his relational problems in the social sphere. After many years of abstinence, this patient decided to accept exposure to high altitudes at work and developed a serious alcohol use disorder, including the progressive worsening of his functioning in the social and working dimensions.
Discussion:
We propose that, because of the daily ...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Substance Use in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Most adolescents experience stress, but the challenges of adolescence can be particularly stressful for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Substance use among youth with ASD may be more common than previously thought and the risk may be highest among individuals with ASD without intellectual disability (sometimes called “high-functioning autism”). Individuals with ASD and substance use present unique social and adaptive-skill deficits and cognitive and communication abilities that could impact the success of traditional substance use treatment. Additional, specific interventions during substance use treatment m...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Interest in Tobacco and Smoking Cessation Interventions Among Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists in a High Prevalence State
This study explored the interest to provide and the types of tobacco cessation interventions by pharmacists and student pharmacists in West Virginia.
Methods:
Pharmacists (n=199) and student pharmacists (n=232) responded to our cross-sectional survey. Linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine associations with pharmacists’ current practice and interest in providing tobacco cessation interventions in their pharmacies.
Results:
Most respondents practiced in a community pharmacy (73.1%) and promoted tobacco cessation (82.8% pharmacists; 56.8% student pharmacists). Student pharmacists were mor...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Substance Abuse Among Nursing Staff: Prevalence and Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics
Conclusion:
Substance abuse is highly prevalent among the nursing staff and needs more attention, management, and treatment plans. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Methamphetamine Use Behavior, Abnormal Symptoms, and Domestic Violence Among Drug Users in Thailand
This study assessed demographic characteristics and drug use behaviors associated with the psychosocial impacts of methamphetamine use, including direct behavioral effects, psychological and physical symptoms, and domestic violence.
Materials and Methods:
In this cross-sectional study, 1969 Thai methamphetamine users participating in a treatment program were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Cluster sampling was implemented: 77 provinces were divided into 8 clusters, representing each area of Thailand. Statistical analysis involved frequency distributions, percentages, mean, SD, χ2, multiple logistic regres...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Thanatophobia and Its Treatment Using Neurolinguistic Programming
One of the main priorities of every individual is a comfortable life; however, there are situations that sometimes make this hard to achieve, and an example of this is a condition known as thanatophobia. This is usually experienced among humans and has to do with an excessive fear of death. People experiencing thanatophobia need the required intervention to live a normal life, and a major method of achieving this is by using neurolinguistic programming, which is an appropriate means of controlling the condition. This is a single-subject study involving 4 respondents with high and very high levels of thanatophobia, with the...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Characteristics of Individuals Who Receive Pharmacotherapy While in Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder in the United States
Conclusion:
Encouraging professionals to refer clients to programs that offer treatments that include pharmacotherapy, and incorporating pharmacotherapy into a greater diversity of treatment settings, could help increase access to evidence-based care for OUD. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Change in Behavior Among Residents With Drug Addiction in a Mental Hospital in Ghana
Conclusions:
The factors that influenced behavior change were multifactorial. However, positive and negative human factors and the rehabilitation program were instrumental. No single change agent could bring about the desired behavioral change in drug addiction rehabilitation. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 14, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Residential Programs
No abstract available (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Neuropsychology as a Method of Diagnosis and Treatment of Internet Addiction
Conclusion:
The findings of this research provide us with significant insights on how we can use neuropsychology in our effort to deal with the phenomenon of internet addiction. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Neurolinguistic Programming in Reducing Sport Anxiety in Athletes
This research was motivated by the phenomenon of anxiety experienced by athletes during exercise. Sport anxiety is a condition/nature/response associated with exercise, indicating anxiety, worry, and panic experienced by athletes before competing. Sport anxiety has the possibility of affecting the performance of athletes in competition. If proper attention is not given to this occurrence, it may limit the performance of athletes in competitions. One tool that can be used to reduce sport anxiety is neurolinguistic programming. Six athletes were used as athletes in this research. Sport Anxiety Scale-2 was the instrument used...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Faces of HPPD: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder Patient Survey Results and a Descriptive Analysis of Patient Demographics, Medical Background, Drug Use History, Symptoms, and Treatments
Objective:
The purpose of the present study was to obtain patient information across a wide geography about medical history, drug use, symptoms, and treatments of individuals diagnosed with hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD).
Methods:
The study was an internet survey that yielded 26 HPPD patients from North America (81%), Europe (12%), and South America (almost 8%), predominantly male (73%), white (92%), with a median age of 24.5 (range, 18 to 63) years, who have been living with HPPD from a period of (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Survey to Mental Health Professionals on Problematic Drug Use
Conclusions:
The debate taking place worldwide on how to address the drug use problem could also be found among the Mental Health professionals in Argentina, where almost half considered that ban is the best approach, whereas the other half was in favor of decriminalization. Creating consensus among Mental Health providers would allow better articulation of the health system, with the policy makers giving a comprehensive approach in these complex situations. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
