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Proportion and reasons for loss to follow-up in a cohort study of people who inject drugs to measure HIV and HCV incidence in Kerman, Iran
Understanding the reasons for loss to follow-up (LTFU) in cohort studies, especially among marginalized groups such as people who inject drugs (PWID), is needed to strengthen the rigor of efficacy trials for p... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - April 1, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Ghazal Mousavian, Nima Ghalekhani, Fatemeh Tavakoli, Willi McFarland, Armita Shahesmaeili, Heidar Sharafi, Mehrdad Khezri, Soheil Mehmandoost, Jasem Zarei, Hamid Sharifi and Ali Mirzazadeh Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association between the time of alcohol drinking and injury risk in Thailand: a cross ‐sectional emergency department study
Although the relationship between acute alcohol consumption and injuries is well recognized, studies exploring how the time of day the drinking commences affects alcohol-related injuries have been scarce. This... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 30, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Bundit Sornpaisarn, Sarnti Sornpaisarn and J ürgen Rehm Tags: Research Source Type: research

Shifting the paradigm: physician-authorized, student-led efforts to provide harm reduction services amidst legislative opposition
For over 30 years, syringe services programs (SSPs) have served as an efficacious intervention for the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C transmission among persons who use drugs. Despite a strong body of evide... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Timothy P. McMullen, Mahan Naeim, Carol Newark, Haden Oliphant, Jeffrey Suchard and Faried Banimahd Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Prevalence and correlates of non-daily and daily cannabis use among persons 15  years and older in South Africa: results of a national survey in 2017
The study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of non-daily and daily cannabis use among persons 15  years and older in South Africa. (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 20, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Shandir Ramlagan, Karl Peltzer and Supa Pengpid Tags: Research Source Type: research

“They’re not doing enough.”: women’s experiences with opioids and naloxone in Toronto
Amid increasing opioid overdose deaths in Canada since 2010 and a changing naloxone access landscape, there is a need for up-to-date research on Canadian women ’s experiences with opioids. Studies on Canadian t... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 20, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Emilie R. Macleod, Iren Tajbakhsh, Sarah Hamilton-Wright, Nancy Laliberte, Jessica L. Wiese and Flora I. Matheson Tags: Research Source Type: research

Assessing the quality of information provided on websites selling Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) to consumers in Canada
Amid a Canadian opioid crisis, many have turned to natural health products, such as kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), to manage their opioid withdrawal. Kratom has also been reported to relieve anxiety, improve stamin... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 19, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Jeremy Y. Ng, Muhammad Ans and Amn Marwaha Tags: Research Source Type: research

Investigating the factor structure of a translated recovery-orientation instrument in inpatient treatment for substance use disorder
Recovery has been outlined as a process of change through which involvement and empowerment enables individuals to reach their goals and aspirations. Recovery self-assessment (RSA) is an instrument that has be... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 19, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Dagny Adriaenssen Johannessen, Amy Østertun Geirdal and Trond Nordfjærn Tags: Research Source Type: research

Take home injectable opioids for opioid use disorder during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic is in urgent need: a case study
In North America the opioid poisoning crisis currently faces the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, further straining people and communities already facing structural and individual vul... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 5, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, Scott MacDonald, Charles Boissonneault and Kelli Harper Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Examination of referral source and retention among women in residential substance use disorder treatment: a prospective follow-up study
Court-mandated substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, as compared to nonmandated treatment, has been associated with increased retention and completion. However, whether child protective services (CPS)-mandat... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 2, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Dean Rivera, Donna Dueker and Hortensia Amaro Tags: Research Source Type: research

Substance use and symptoms of mental health disorders: a prospective cohort of patients with severe substance use disorders in Norway
There is high co-occurrence of substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health disorders. We aimed to assess impact of substance use patterns and sociodemographic factors on mental health distress using the te... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - February 27, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Christer Frode Aas, J ørn Henrik Vold, Rolf Gjestad, Svetlana Skurtveit, Aaron Guanliang Lim, Kristian Varden Gjerde, Else-Marie Løberg, Kjell Arne Johansson and Lars Thore Fadnes Tags: Research Source Type: research

A scoping review of factors that influence opioid overdose prevention for justice-involved populations
There is a high risk of death from opioid overdose following release from prison. Efforts to develop and implement overdose prevention programs for justice-involved populations have increased in recent years. ... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - February 22, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Christine E. Grella, Erika Ostlie, Christy K. Scott, Michael L. Dennis, John Carnevale and Dennis P. Watson Tags: Review Source Type: research

Social capital and chemsex initiation in young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men: the pink carpet Y cohort study
Young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (YMSM) are especially vulnerable to the risks associated with sexualized substance use, or ‘chemsex’. Engaging in chemsex established as a major risk fa... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - February 19, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Caitlin Alsandria O ’Hara, Wee Ling Koh, Daniel Le, Avin Tan, Adrian Tyler, Calvin Tan, Chronos Kwok, Sumita Banerjee and Mee Lian Wong Tags: Research Source Type: research

‘Resurgent’, ‘twin’ or ‘silent’ epidemic? A select data overview and observations on increasing psycho-stimulant use and harms in North America
In the early 2000s, increasing prevalence of psycho-stimulant (e.g., crack/cocaine, methamphetamine) use and related harms, including severe adverse health outcomes, was observed among - mostly marginalized - ... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - February 15, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Benedikt Fischer, Caroline O ’Keefe-Markman, Angelica (Min-Hye) Lee and Dimitri Daldegan-Bueno Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Changes in cannabis use, exposure, and health perceptions following legalization of adult recreational cannabis use in California: a prospective observational study
Most U.S. states have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use. In a 6-month prospective observational study, we examined changes in adult cannabis use patterns and health perceptions following b... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - February 12, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Kathleen Gali, Sandra J. Winter, Naina J. Ahuja, Erica Frank and Judith J. Prochaska Tags: Research Source Type: research

Changes in opioid-related deaths following increased access to opioid substitution treatment
Opioid-related mortality is high and increasing in the Western world, and interventions aimed at reducing opioid-related deaths represent an important area of study. In Sk åne County, Sweden, a patient choice r... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - February 10, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Lisa Andersson, Anders H åkansson, Jonas Berge and Björn Johnson Tags: Research Source Type: research