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Associations between smoking and pain in early recovery in residential substance use treatment-seekers
A growing literature indicates bidirectional associations between pain and tobacco use. Cigarette smokers are at increased risk for chronic pain, and observational and experimental studies indicate that pain increases motivation to smoke. Tobacco use disorder frequently co-occurs with other substance use disorders, which are also associated with chronic pain vulnerability. Despite evidence that pain significantly predicts smoking and relapse, associations between smoking history/trajectory and changes in pain over the course of treatment have not been characterized. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 7, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Shelby L. Blaes, Ben Lewis, Scott Teitelbaum, Gary Reisfeld, Jeff Boissoneault Source Type: research

The impact of the 2014 military conflict in the east of Ukraine and the Autonomous Republic of the Crimea among patients receiving opioid agonist therapies
This study assessed the effect of 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine on OAT re-enrollment and retention in conflict areas. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 6, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Anna Meteliuk, Yana Sazonova, Emily Goldmann, Shu Xu, Vadym Liutyi, Tetiana Liakh, Tetiana Spirina, Maryna Lekholetova, Zahedul Islam, Danielle C. Ompad Source Type: research

Barriers to retention in medications for opioid use disorder treatment in real-world practice
This study aimed to assess patient characteristics and experiences associated with retention in treatment. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 6, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Vanessa I. Villamil, Natasha Underwood, Laura J. Cremer, Cherie R. Rooks-Peck, Xinyi Jiang, Gery P. Guy Source Type: research

Buprenorphine induced opioid withdrawal syndrome relieved by adjunctive magnesium: A clinical trial
Precipitated opioid withdrawal syndrome (OWS) is a severe and intolerable situation that may occur by a pharmaceutical agent. Reactivation of inhibited N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in person with prolonged opioid use can led to severe OWS. We conducted a double-blind, randomized clinical trial to assess the effect of magnesium sulfate (MGSO4) as an NMDA receptor antagonist on OWS. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - February 1, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Mohammad Moshiri, Bita Chaeedeh, Mohsen Ebrahimi, Bita Dadpour, Alireza Ghodsi, Atoosa Haghighizadeh, Leila Etemad Source Type: research

Prevalence and associated risk factors of hepatitis C antibody and RNA among people who inject drugs in Puerto Rico
As a public health crisis, hepatitis C viral infection (HCV) is highly prevalent among people who inject drugs (PWID). We aimed to assess factors associated with HCV antibody (Ab) and HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) positivity among PWID in Puerto Rico. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 29, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Aponte-Mel éndez Yesenia, Eckhardt Benjamin, Chunki Fong, M. Padilla Adriana, Trinidad-Martínez Wanda, Maldonado-Rodríguez Eric, Agront Nancy, Mateu-Gelabert Pedro Source Type: research

Dialing for doctors: Secret shopper study of Arizona methadone and buprenorphine providers, 2022
Methadone and buprenorphine are effective and safe treatments for opioid use disorder and also reduce overdose and all-cause mortality. Identifying and reaching providers of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) has proven difficult for prospective patients and researchers. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 29, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: B.E. Meyerson, D. Treiber, B.R. Brady, K. Newgass, K. Bondurant, K.G. Bentele, S. Samorano, C. Arredondo, N. Stavros Source Type: research

Age moderates the association of optimism on craving during substance use disorder treatment
This study evaluated the relationship of optimism and craving among those in substance use disorder SUD treatment. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 25, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Martin Hochheimer, Justin C. Strickland, Jennifer D. Ellis, Jill A. Rabinowitz, J. Gregory Hobelmann, Maggie Ford, Andrew S. Huhn Source Type: research

Timing of treatment for opioid use disorder among birthing people
The number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased over time. Although effective treatment options exist, little is known about the extent to which women receive treatment during pregnancy and at what stage of pregnancy care is initiated. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Kyungha Kim, Guodong Liu, Andrew W. Dick, Sung W. Choi, Edeanya Agbese, Tammy E. Corr, Charleen Hsuan, Megan S. Wright, Sujeong Park, Diana Velott, Douglas L. Leslie Source Type: research

It takes a village: A pilot study of a group telehealth intervention for support persons affected by opioid use disorder
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities. The Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a Support Person (SP)-focused intervention that aims to increase SPs' communication strategies, positive reinforcement/rewards, and social support. This pilot study, called eINSPIRE (INtegrating Support Persons Into REcovery), adapted CRAFT for delivery via group telehealth. The aims were to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of this intervention on patient buprenorphine retention and SP mental health. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Karen Chan Osilla, Jennifer K. Manuel, Kirsten Becker, Katherine Nameth, Lane Burgette, Allison Ober, Maria DeYoreo, Barbara Straus Lodge, Brian Hurley, Katherine E. Watkins Source Type: research

Disclosing Recovery: A pilot randomized controlled trial of a patient decision aid to improve disclosure processes for people in treatment for opioid use disorder
People engaged in treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) report struggling with whether and how to disclose, or share information about their OUD history and/or treatment with others. Yet, disclosure can act as a gateway to re-establishing social connection and support during recovery. The current study describes a pilot randomized controlled trial of Disclosing Recovery: A Decision Aid and Toolkit, a patient decision aid designed to facilitate disclosure decisions and build disclosure skills. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Valerie A. Earnshaw, Karen R. Sepucha, Jean-Phillippe Laurenceau, S.V. Subramanian, Carly Hill, James Wallace, Natalie Brousseau, Claire Henderson, Elaine Brohan, Lynn F. Morrison, John F. Kelly Source Type: research

Sexual orientation-based microaggressions and cannabis use outcomes among sexual minority individuals: The impact of negative affect and coping-motivated cannabis use
Sexual minority individuals report significantly more cannabis use and problems than their heterosexual peers, possibly due to their frequent experiences with sexual orientation-based microaggressions. As a result, sexual minority individuals may turn to cannabis use to cope with the negative affect associated with these experiences. No known studies have tested this hypothesis; therefore, the current study tested if sexual orientation microaggressions are positively associated with negative affect (anxiety and depression), cannabis coping motives, and cannabis-related outcomes (frequency, problems); if coping motives are ...
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Evan M. Threeton, Paige E. Morris, Julia D. Buckner Source Type: research

Adaptation of a trauma-informed intervention to prevent opioid use among youth in the legal system
Youth in the legal system are at high risk for opioid and other substance use problems and exhibit high rates of trauma exposure. Trauma-focused therapeutic approaches to prevent substance use show promise, but few evidence-based interventions are designed with justice-involved youth in mind. Consequently, implementing trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions within juvenile justice systems is challenging. The current paper describes the systematic adaptation of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) as a family-centered substance use prevention program for youth transitioning from secure residential facilities. (...
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Erin Becker R ázuri, Yang Yang, Elaine Tinius, Danica Kalling Knight Source Type: research

Mental health treatment utilization among Gulf War era veterans with probable alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is prevalent among veterans, and excessive alcohol use is associated with significant mental and physical health consequences. Currently, the largest cohort of veterans seeking services at the VA are those from the 1990s Gulf War Era. This cohort of veterans is unique due to the nature of their deployment resulting in a myriad of unexplained symptoms collectively known as “Gulf War Illness” and higher rates of mental health problems. The present study sought to examine the association between probable AUD and mental health treatment utilization in a sample of 1126 (882 male) Gulf War-era vete...
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Pallavi Aurora, Catherine E. Paquette, Jean C. Beckham, Mary Jo Pugh, Nathan A. Kimbrel, Patrick S. Calhoun Source Type: research

Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and opioid use disorder: Development and pilot testing
The objective of this Stage 1  A/1B behavioral treatment development trial was to develop a novel cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol for co-occurring anxiety disorders and OUD. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: R. Kathryn McHugh, Garrett M. Fitzmaurice, Victoria R. Votaw, Rachel B. Geyer, Kael Ragnini, Shelly F. Greenfield, Roger D. Weiss Source Type: research

Medications for opioid use disorder associated with reduced readmissions for patients with severe injection-related infections: A matched cohort study
Hospitalizations due to severe injection-related infections (SIRIs) and patient-directed discharge (PDD) in people who inject drugs (PWID) are increasing, but research on readmission outcomes at PDD is limited. In this retrospective, matched cohort study we evaluated predictors of 30-day readmission by discharge status among PWID. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 21, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Nicole M. Robertson, Anthony A. Mangino, Anna-Maria South, Laura C. Fanucchi Source Type: research