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An Australian retrospective observational cohort comparison of the use of long-acting injectable buprenorphine products
This study presents a retrospective analysis of the “real-world” dosing requirements of patients on LAIB. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 15, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Mark R.C. Daglish, Jeremy S. Hayllar, Michael McDonough Source Type: research

Engagement, initiation, and retention in medication treatment for opioid use disorder among young adults: A narrative review of challenges and opportunities
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a catastrophic public health problem for young adults (YAs) and their families. While medication for OUD (MOUD) is safe, effective, and recognized as the standard of care, its' uptake and success have been limited in YAs compared to older adults. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 15, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Marc Fishman, Kevin Wenzel, Phoebe Gauthier, Jacob Borodovsky, Owen Murray, Geetha Subramaniam, Sharon Levy, Emma Fredyma, Bethany McLeman, Lisa A. Marsch Source Type: research

States' investment in recovery support services: An exploratory analysis
Recovery support services (RSS), while not yet precisely defined, nevertheless have a longstanding role in managing chronic illnesses including substance use disorders (SUDs). This exploratory study is the first to identify the amounts of money that states invest from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Block Grants; SAMHSA discretionary grant and state-appropriated sources; the types of organizations from which RSS are purchased; and the non-financial supports states provide for RSS. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 15, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Victor Capoccia, Rebeccca Boss, Colette Croze, Neil Campbell, Jordan Gulley, Adam Viera, Zoe Murphy, Laurie Krom, Sara Burke Source Type: research

Risk and protective factors for early dropout from telephone monitoring for individuals with drug convictions in community mental health centers in Japan
We examined the factors associated with dropping out early from the Voice Bridges Project, which provides TM for individuals on probation for drug-related convictions through community mental health centers in Japan. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 15, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Shiori Tsutsumi, Ayumi Takano, Takashi Usami, Yousuke Kumakura, Yuka Kanazawa, Toru Takebayashi, Daisuke Sugiyama, Toshihiko Matsumoto Source Type: research

Patterns of mean age at drug use initiation by race and ethnicity, 2004 –2019
Adolescent drug use can result in clinically significant psychiatric outcomes later in life mitigated by targeted prevention strategies. While mean age of drug initiation has increased over time, there is little research of mean age of drug initiation among adolescents by race/ethnicity. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 15, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Karl C. Alcover, Abram J. Lyons, Solmaz Amiri Source Type: research

Examining sexual minority engagement in recovery community centers
Research indicates that sexual minority (SM) individuals with alcohol and other drug use disorders may underutilize recovery resources generally but be more likely to use recovery community centers (RCCs). To inform recovery supports, this study characterized SM and heterosexual RCC members by demographics and clinical and recovery support service utilization. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 14, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Lauren B. Bernier, Jacklyn D. Foley, Anna C. Salomaa, Jillian R. Scheer, John Kelly, Bettina Hoeppner, Abigail W. Batchelder Source Type: research

Sociodemographic and treatment-related determinants of recent substance use among adults with comorbid substance misuse and psychotic disorders discharged from substance use treatment
Rates of alcohol and illicit substance use are higher among persons with psychotic disorders relative to the general population. The adverse health and psychological effects of substance use behaviors disproportionately impact persons with psychotic disorders. Prior research has shown that persons with psychotic disorders experience increased difficulty in reducing substance use behaviors, and interventions targeting substance use behavior change among this population have demonstrated limited effectiveness. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 14, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: John Moore, Yessenia Castro, Diana DiNitto, Mercedes Hernandez, Mary Velasquez Source Type: research

The lived experiences and treatment needs of women with opioid use disorder and posttraumatic stress symptoms: A mixed methods study of women and providers
Women show a gender-specific risk for co-occurring opioid use disorder (OUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Expert groups have called for the development of integrated treatments for women with OUD/PTSD, but there remains limited information on such interventions. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 14, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Tanya C. Saraiya, Sarah Helpinstill, Daphne Gray, Denise A. Hien, Kathleen T. Brady, Caitlyn O. Hood, Sudie E. Back Source Type: research

A systematic qualitative study investigating why individuals attend, and what they like, dislike, and find most helpful about, smart recovery, alcoholics anonymous, both, or neither
Some individuals seeking recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) while others choose newer alternatives such as Self-Management and Recovery Training ( “SMART” Recovery). Some even attend both, while some choose not to attend either. Little is known about why people choose which pathway(s), and what they like, dislike, and find helpful. Greater knowledge could provide insights into the phenomenology of recovery experiences and enhance the effic iency of clinical linkage to these resources. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 13, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: John F. Kelly, Samuel Levy, Maya Matlack Source Type: research

Identifying brief intervention factors to improve cannabis related outcomes in adolescents and young adults: A systematic review of sample characteristics and intervention components
Prior systematic and meta-analytic reviews observed mixed evidence for the efficacy of cannabis brief interventions (BIs). Inconsistent support for cannabis BIs may be the result of intersecting methodological factors, including intervention structure and content, participant eligibility criteria, and outcome assessment measures. The current systematic review of cannabis BI studies narratively synthesizes these data to guide intervention development decision-making in future cannabis BI studies (PROSPERO CRD42022285990). (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 13, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Kathryn S. Gex, Ruschelle M. Leone, Jenna Aungst, Kevin Branson, Kevin M. Gray, Rachel L. Tomko Source Type: research

Implementation of pharmaceutical alternatives to a toxic drug supply in British Columbia: A mixed methods study
North America has been in an unrelenting overdose crisis for almost a decade. British Columbia (BC), Canada declared a public health emergency due to overdoses in 2016. Risk Mitigation Guidance (RMG) for prescribing pharmaceutical opioids, stimulants and benzodiazepine alternatives to the toxic drug supply ( “safer supply”) was implemented in March 2020 in an attempt to reduce harms of COVID-19 and overdose deaths in BC during dual declared public health emergencies. Our objective was to describe early implementation of RMG among prescribers in BC. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 13, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Bernadette Pauly, Megan Kurz, Laura M. Dale, Celeste Macevicius, Jeremy Kalicum, Daniel Gudi ño Pérez, Jane McCall, Karen Urbanoski, Brittany Barker, Amanda Slaunwhite, Morgan Lindsay, Bohdan Nosyk Source Type: research

Virtual reality mindfulness training for veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability
Mindfulness training is effective in recovery from substance use disorders; however, adoption can be difficult due to environmental and personal distractions. Virtual reality (VR) may help overcome these challenges by providing an immersive environment for practicing mindfulness, but there is currently limited knowledge regarding patient and provider perceptions of VR-based tools. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 18, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Natalia Van Doren, Helen Ng, Eshaan Rawat, Kevin R. McKenna, Daniel Blonigen Source Type: research

Association of copayments with healthcare utilization and expenditures among medicaid enrollees with a substance use disorder
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between copayments and healthcare utilization and expenditures among enrollees with substance use disorders. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 16, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Antonije Lazic, John M. Tilford, Victor P. Davis, Clare C. Brown Source Type: research

Critical misconceptions and knowledge gaps regarding alcohol cessation and risk of relapse in alcohol-related liver disease patients: A qualitative mental models study
Despite the mortality benefits of alcohol cessation and alcohol treatment, few patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) get such treatment. To understand reasons for low treatment rates, we performed a qualitative mental models study to explore how ALD patients understand factors influencing alcohol cessation, relapse and their liver health. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 13, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Jessica L. Mellinger, Gerald Scott Winder, Anne C. Fernandez, Haila Asefah, Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher Source Type: research

Statewide efforts to address the opioid epidemic: Results from a national survey of single state agencies
Single State Agencies (SSAs) are at the forefront of efforts to address the nation's opioid epidemic, responsible for allocating billions of dollars in federal, state, and local funds to ensure service quality, promote best practices, and expand access to care. Federal expenditures to SSAs have more than tripled since the early years of the epidemic, yet, it is unclear what initiatives SSAs have undertaken to address the crisis and how they are financing these efforts. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 7, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Miguel Antonio G. Estrada, Amanda J. Abraham, Christina M. Andrews, Colleen M. Grogan Source Type: research