Predictors of Persistence of Risky Drinking in Adults: An 11-Year Follow-Up Study
Conclusions: Health behaviour predicts the persistence of risky drinking in a study population of adults aged 30 and over. These factors should be taken into account when assessing the long-term prognosis on risky drinking.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:231-237 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - October 25, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Reduced Drinking in Alcohol Dependence Treatment, What Is the Evidence
In conclusion, while abstinence remains the safest treatment goal for individuals with AD, evidence supports that reduced drinking approaches may be an important extension in the treatment of AD.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:219-230 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - September 22, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Reduced Drinking in Alcohol Dependence Treatment, What Is the Evidence?
In conclusion, while abstinence remains the safest treatment goal for individuals with AD, evidence supports that reduced drinking approaches may be an important extension in the treatment of AD.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:219-230 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Comparison of Clomethiazole and Diazepam in the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Clinical Practice
Conclusion: Both clomethiazole and diazepam were effective and equally safe in the treatment of AWS. Clomethiazole provided a faster withdrawal and required less concomitant antipsychotic medication and therefore might be the more favorable option for patients and physicians. Taken into account the methodological limitations of the study (retrospective design, secondary matching, missing randomization, use of clomethiazole as drug of first choice), further studies are needed to confirm this result.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:211-218 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - September 12, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Naltrexone in the Treatment of Broadly Defined Behavioral Addictions: A Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusion: The results of our meta-analysis suggest a beneficial effect of naltrexone in the treatment of broadly defined behavioral addictions.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:204-210 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - September 6, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Smoking Trajectories during the Perinatal Period and Their Risk Factors: The Nationally Representative French ELFE (Etude Longitudinale Fran çaise Depuis l'Enfance) Birth Cohort Study
Conclusion: Women's long-term smoking trajectories vary in terms of initial tobacco consumption level but also in relation to socio-demographic, psychological, behavioral and partner characteristics. Health professionals in contact with pregnant smokers should address perceived risks and benefits of smoking, including partner's smoking and weight-gain concerns.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:194-203 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - September 1, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Synthetic Cannabinoid Use in a Psychiatric Patient Population: A Pilot Study
Conclusions: NC and SCs may cause different symptom clusters. These relationships should be further evaluated.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:182-193 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - August 24, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Is Medicine Use for Nervousness Associated with Adolescent At-Risk or Problem Gambling
Conclusions: Medicine use to treat nervousness is associated with increased risk of gambling-related harm.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:171-176 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - August 11, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
A Brief Outline of the Use of New Technologies for Treating Substance Use Disorders in the European Union
Conclusions: The application of various forms of technology in SUD treatment is an interesting development for the European Union. Technical and non-technical barriers exist and impede their full exploitation.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:177-181 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - August 11, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Is Medicine Use for Nervousness Associated with Adolescent At-Risk or Problem Gambling?
Conclusions: Medicine use to treat nervousness is associated with increased risk of gambling-related harm.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:171-176 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Measuring Concurrent Polydrug Use in General Populations: A Critical Assessment
Background/Aims: Polydrug use is a complicated phenomenon that is measured in a wide variety of different ways. Using Finland as an example, we aimed to demonstrate how the prevalence and prevalence trends of concurrent polydrug use (CPU) varied in the general population based on the different measurements used.Methods: Population-based Drug Surveys conducted every 4 years during 1998-2014 were used. CPU was measured with different measurements: strict, medial and loose definition of CPU, which were based on different combinations of alcohol, illicit drugs, pharmaceutical drugs and cigarettes used during the last 12 months...
Source: European Addiction Research - June 22, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Factor Analysis and Psychometric Properties of the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale and the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale-Revised: Italian Version
Conclusions: MNWS showed 1 factor; MNWS-R showed 2 relatively dependent factors. The results need to be replicated in smokers in withdrawal.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:157-162 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - June 22, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Addictive Potential of Internet Applications and Differential Correlates of Problematic Use in Internet Gamers versus Generalized Internet Users in a Representative Sample of Adolescents
Conclusion: The results extend previous findings on the addictive potential of Internet applications and validate the proposed distinction between specific and generalized problematic Internet use. In addition to Internet gaming disorder, future studies should also focus on other highly addictive Internet applications, that is, chatting or social networking, regarding differential correlates of problematic use.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:148-156 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - June 15, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Electronic Cigarettes in Germany: Patterns of Use and Perceived Health Improvement
Conclusions: E-cigarettes were primarily used as an alternative to smoking and a substitute for nicotine. More dual users than ex-smokers used e-cigarettes in places where smoking is forbidden. Positive health changes were more pronounced in ex-smokers than dual users.Eur Addict Res 2017;23:136-147 (Source: European Addiction Research)
Source: European Addiction Research - June 15, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
