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The Effect of Methadone Maintenance Treatment Method on Mental Health and Quality of Life in People With Opioid Addiction: A Longitudinal Study in Iran
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the MMT method does not significantly affect the health of the participants. Hence, screening programs for psychological disorders in patients should be arranged before the onset of a course of treatment; there should also be extensive and continuous therapeutic and counseling services for these patients and their families, to achieve therapeutic goals. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Mu Opioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1) in Patients With Opiate Use Disorder
Conclusion: The use of opiates is associated with OPRM1 and the presence of the polymorphic gene (GT) has no relation with the different clinical characteristics of the opiate use. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Treatment Initiation and Alcohol Use Violations Among Adults With DWI Arrests Who Received a Tailored Brief Intervention
Conclusions: The results provide preliminary support that a single session BMI delivered soon after arrest and before pretrial conditions are implemented has promise for spurring clients to take steps to initiate treatment and is related to better rates of compliance with alcohol-related pretrial conditions. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Peer Recovery Provides Sustainable Avenues for Addiction Treatment, but Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Proposition
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Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - February 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Clinic Payment Options as a Barrier to Accessing Medication-assisted Treatment for Opioid Use in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Objectives: For patients with opioid addiction seeking treatment, an effective option is Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT). In Albuquerque, the city with the greatest number of people who use opioids in New Mexico, the demand for MAT exceeds the number of patients receiving treatment. The authors hypothesized that a primary factor in patients’ ability to access treatment is clinic payment options, rather than the traditionally cited availability of providers. Methods: The authors conducted a survey assessing payment methods and corresponding availability in MAT programs for 53 of Albuquerque’s ~70 providers. Re...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Profile of Help-seeking Crack Cocaine Users in Brazil: A Comparison of 2 Cross-sectional Studies From 1997 and 2013
Conclusions: A change was detected in the profile of treatment-seeking crack cocaine users over the past 2 decades. Current patients appear to be older and use the drug more chronically, in addition to having a higher level of schooling and lower unemployment rates when compared with 1997 users. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Alcohol Consumption by Older People in Brazil: A Systematic Review of Population-based Studies
Conclusions: These findings show that in Brazil problems related to alcohol use by the elderly remain relatively unknown. There was a high heterogeneity of methodologies in the studies, making it difficult to summarize the findings and produce prevalence estimates for the different patterns of consumption. More homogenous studies using similar definitions of patterns of alcohol consumption are required to allow comparisons to be made between different Brazilian regions and other countries. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents: Arabic Version Validation
Conclusions: The data were collected from school students. The statistical analysis of the Arabic version of game addiction scale for adolescents showed that the Arabic/English validity was satisfactory, with proper internal consistency and reliability. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Reducing Cocaine Craving and Use
This article reports an integrative review of seven trials carried out from 2007 to 2016, investigating the use of TMS on subjects abusing cocaine. The analysis was categorized into 5 different topics (1) area of intervention; (2) hemisphere; (3) number of pulses and intensity; (4) safety and adverse effects; and (5) other outcomes. Most of the trials found promising results of craving and/or use reduction with repetitive TMS (rTMS). Future interventions should consider the use of TMS as part of rehabilitation therapies. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Pregabalin Does Not Reduce Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background and Aim: Controlling the symptoms of opioid withdrawal syndrome is important for the treatment of opioid addiction. There is very limited evidence on the effectiveness of pregabalin on opioid withdrawal syndrome. The present study examines the effectiveness of pregabalin in reducing opioid withdrawal symptoms. Methods: This double-blind clinical-trial was conducted on noninjecting opioid users diagnosed with opioid dependence and referred to the Addiction Treatment Center of Khorshid Hospital in Isfahan, Iran, in 2015 and 2016. The patients were divided into intervention and control groups, and both groups ...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Familial Opioid Misuse and Family Cohesion: Impact on Family Communication and Well-being
This study aimed to understand family communication and overall well-being of young adults in the context of familial opioid misuse using the family systems framework. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed-methods, online survey of young adults aged 18 to 30 years (n=137) was conducted. A cluster analysis was performed based on family organization and structural characteristics. MANCOVA was utilized to compare groups identified using the cluster analysis in terms of (1) family’s belief about opioid misuse, (2) worry regarding opioid misuse, (3) family communication, and (4) overall well-being of young adults. Results: ...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Substance Use Disorders Among Industry Workers in Egypt
Conclusions: Smoking and substance abuse are common among industrial workers. Tramadol and cannabis are the most commonly abused substances. Smoking, older age, and male sex are correlates of substance abuse. Alcohol abuse is associated with dependence. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - November 19, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of Sexual Function in Turkish Male Individuals Who are Substance Abusers: A Descriptive Study
Conclusions: Substance abuse affects male sexual functions negatively. There are limited studies about the effects of substance abuse on male sexual functions in our country. For this reason, there is a need for more extensive prospective studies. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 22, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effect of Hypnotherapy in Alcohol Use Disorder Compared With Motivational Interviewing: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: Those receiving hypnotherapy did marginally better concerning alcohol use at 1-year follow-up. This small advantage for hypnotherapy could indicate an effect, rendered nonsignificant by an underpowered study. It could also be that neither MI nor hypnotherapy gave an additional effect on top of the substantial group therapy. Lastly the findings could indicate that hypnotherapy is at least as effective as MI. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 22, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Risk Factors Associated With Psychiatric Comorbidity in a Sample of Male Egyptian Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Conclusions: Identifying the risk factors for psychiatric comorbidity in patients with substance dependence highlights the importance of developing a dual diagnosis service to meet the needs of this population. (Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - August 22, 2019 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research