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Characterizing and combating the opioid epidemic in the Los Angeles County jail system
The objective of this study was to describe our efforts to combat opioid overdose, prevent deaths, and examine and identify opioid use and predictors of opioid use through factors including age, sex assigned at birth, and ethnicity among the incarcerated population within the Los Angeles County jail system. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 20, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Ngocdung T. Tran, Ibrahim K. Muradian, Nazia Qureshi, Jimmy Singh, Sean O. Henderson Source Type: research

Past-year medical and non-medical opioid use by HIV status in a nationally representative US sample: Implications for HIV and substance use service integration
In the context of the continued overdose epidemic, recent population estimates of opioid use in highly affected groups, such as people at risk for or people living with HIV (PLWH), are essential for service planning and provision. Although nonmedical opioid use is associated with HIV transmission and with lowered adherence and care engagement, most studies rely on clinic-based samples and focus on medical use of opioids only. We examine associations between opioid-related outcomes by HIV status in a community-based nationally representative sample. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 17, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Brooke S. West, Jos é E. Diaz, Morgan M. Philbin, Pia M. Mauro Source Type: research

The savings associated with decriminalization of drug use in New South Wales, Australia: A comparison of four drug policies
Most Australian states and territories have established some form of scheme to divert minor drug offenders from court. However, the number charged with drug possession continues to rise. We examine the costs of four alternatives to existing policy in relation to people apprehended by police using or in possession of a prohibited drug. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 16, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Anh Dam Tran, Don Weatherburn, Suzanne Poynton Source Type: research

Oral buprenorphine utilization, concomitant benzodiazepines and opioid analgesics, and payment source: Trends from 2015 to 2019
This study describes utilization patterns of oral buprenorphine products indicated for the treatment of opioid use disorder with a focus on patterns consistent with prescribing guidelines and the safe use conditions during induction and maintenance treatment outlined by the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program, including trends over time. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 15, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Stephen C. Ijioma, Howard D. Chilcoat, Angela DeVeaugh-Geiss Source Type: research

Psychometric properties of smokeless tobacco dependence measures: A COSMIN systematic review
A comprehensive assessment of the quality of the psychometric properties of smokeless tobacco (SLT) dependence measures is necessary to help researchers and health professionals decide on the most appropriate measure to use when assessing dependence and planning cessation treatment. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and critically appraise measures for assessing dependence on SLT products. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 13, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Vaibhav P. Thawal, Flora Tzelepis, Tanmay Bagade, Christine Paul Source Type: research