Is Alcohol Use Associated With Increased Risk of Developing Adverse Health Outcomes Among Adults Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Systematic Review
Conclusions:
The results of this review support that alcohol use negatively impacts middle-aged and older PLHIV in many aspects; however, there is lack of studies exclusively targeting older PLHIV, and more relevant studies in the future are needed. (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Utilizing an Evidence-Based Alcohol Screening Tool for Identification of Alcohol Misuse
Conclusion:
Alcohol screening and treatment in a university health setting may result in decreased alcohol-related problems. The potential to improve student outcomes at other colleges and universities should be considered. (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Stimulant Use Among Undergraduate Nursing Students
Research reveals a decade-long increase in prescription drug misuse (PDM) of stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and college students in particular are at the highest risk for these behaviors. However, PDM has not been specifically studied in undergraduate nursing students, and thus, this study fills a gap in our knowledge of PDM of stimulants. This descriptive study used a cross-sectional, convenience sample of undergraduate nursing students (N = 249) attending a large midwestern university. The purpose of this study was to examine the medical use, medical misuse, nonmedical use, a...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Brazilian Public Policies on Drugs: An Analysis Considering the Aspects of Assistance, Prevention, and Supply Control Corrigendum
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Emerging Adults and Recovery Capital: Barriers and Facilitators to Recovery
Conclusion
The results from this study suggest that the developmental tasks facing emerging adults are exacerbated in addiction and recovery, which increases the likelihood of SUD relapse. (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Finding Nursing’s Role in Worldwide Strategies to Address Today’s Addictions
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use in Homeless Youth and Young Adults
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Departments: CE Test Source Type: research
Racialized Mass Incarceration and the War on Drugs: A Critical Race Theory Appraisal
ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this column is to summarize important aspects of the racialized War on Drugs, including (a) the school-to-prison pipeline, (b) the for-profit prison system (“prison industrial complex”), (c) racialized mass incarceration, and (d) the disproportionately negative impact of the War on Drugs on families and communities of color. Analysis of critical race theory (CRT), the study of the relationships between race, racism, and power, will provide a cohesive framework for examining these four aspects. CRT maintains that American laws, including antidiscrimination laws, are structured to maintain Whit...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Departments: Policy Watch Source Type: research
One Nurse’s Experience…
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Departments: Peer Assistance Source Type: research
Opiate Dependence or Addiction?: A Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Management of Chronic Pain
In the wake of epidemic of opioid overdoses in the United States, patients who are receiving treatment for chronic pain with opioid have come under increasing scrutiny. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a guideline for managing chronic pain in 2016, which makes recommendations for opioids based on current evidence. This review will highlight key components of the guideline including differentiating addiction from dependence to assist nurses to better inform patient care in managing chronic pain. (Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing)
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Departments: Clinical Reviews Source Type: research
Brazilian Public Policies on Drugs: An Analysis Considering the Aspects of Assistance, Prevention, and Supply Control
This study aims to analyze the structure of the drug policies in Brazil. It is a documental search of Brazilian mental health legislation (laws, decrees, and ordinances) regarding alcohol and other drugs since 2001. The analysis focused on prevention, assistance, and supply control axes. There was a predominance of assistance, which focuses on development of treatment services. Documents have focused more on crack cocaine than on other drugs which have more impact on public health. Scientific evidence competes with partisan political issues and values and the opinions of different actors. The results suggest that it is nec...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of a School-Based Program for Internet Addiction of Adolescents in Turkey
This study aimed to evaluate a school-based program for Internet addiction, the Healthy Internet Use Program, with adolescents in Turkey. Forty-one students were included in the intervention group, and the control group was composed of 43 students. All students were from two primary schools. Students in the intervention group participated in the Healthy Internet Use Program, which was developed in accordance with the literature. The intervention group was given eight training sessions over a 3-month period, and their parents were given two training and consultancy sessions. Data were collected using a data collection form ...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Bariatric Outcomes: Self-Management for Sustained Surgical SuccessA Multicomponent Treatment for Dysregulated Overeating in Bariatric Surgery Patients
This article aims to briefly review binge eating disorder, food addiction, and obesity—as well as issues surrounding surgery for individuals who are severely obese—and introduce the Bariatric Outcomes: Self-management for Sustained Surgical Success (BOSSSS) program. The BOSSSS program is holistic, skill based, and designed to promote weight loss, prevent weight regain, and improve well-being in patients with severe obesity with a history of bariatric surgery.
Preliminary survey data suggest that bariatric surgery patients report a lack of skill-based emotional and behavioral support designed to help them over the long...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use in Homeless Youth and Young Adults
Substance use is higher among homeless youth than among the general population. Although substance use has been well studied, little is known about the risk factors associated with specific substances used by homeless youth, particularly in the Houston, Texas, area. Therefore, we conducted this study to examine the rates of lifetime and past-month substance use in a sample of homeless youth in Harris County, Texas, and examine the relations between substance type and race/ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, shelter status, stress, and trauma history. Participants were recruited during October and November ...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Internet Addiction Among Youth and Adults
This study aimed to compare emotional intelligence (EI) levels and Internet addiction (IA) by gender and age groups and to assess the predictive relationship between EI and IA. One thousand four hundred thirteen young people and adults participated in the study. Participants were between 17 and 81 years old (M = 38.70 years old, SD = 13.72 years old); 42.2% were male, whereas 57.5% were female. We used a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (Schutte, Malouff, & Bhullar, 2009), and the Internet Addiction Test (Young, 1998) as data collection instruments. Results showed that there is a wea...
Source: Journal of Addictions Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
