Childhood abuse and craving in methamphetamine-dependent individuals: the mediating role of alexithymia
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2024 Mar 26. doi: 10.1007/s00406-024-01775-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals with a history of childhood abuse (CA, including neglect and abuse by caregivers before the age of 18 years) have more severe substance dependence problems than those without a history of childhood abuse. However, whether a history of CA exacerbates craving and the mechanism of this effect remain largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the role of alexithymia in the effects of CA on craving in a large sample of methamphetamine-dependent individuals based on latent vulnerability theory. A ...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - March 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jiajing Chen Dong Mei Wang Yang Tian Rongrong Zhu Yuqing Li Lianglun Jia Fabing Fu Shanshan Tang Xiaotao Wang Li Wang Xiang Yang Zhang Source Type: research
The Americans with Disabilities Act, addiction, and recovery
CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in increased rates of alcoholism and substance abuse. Individuals living with addiction are unaware of the employment protections they may have under the ADA. Title I of the ADA guarantees employment protections to ensure equality in the workplace for people with disabilities. A clearer understanding of the law will ensure that job seekers and employees are treated in an ethical, valued, and courteous way when disclosing disability and the need for accommodation.PMID:38529518 | PMC:PMC10961953 | DOI:10.3233/jvr-230018 (Source: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation - March 26, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Barry A Whaley Pamela Williamson Source Type: research
Childhood abuse and craving in methamphetamine-dependent individuals: the mediating role of alexithymia
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2024 Mar 26. doi: 10.1007/s00406-024-01775-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals with a history of childhood abuse (CA, including neglect and abuse by caregivers before the age of 18 years) have more severe substance dependence problems than those without a history of childhood abuse. However, whether a history of CA exacerbates craving and the mechanism of this effect remain largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the role of alexithymia in the effects of CA on craving in a large sample of methamphetamine-dependent individuals based on latent vulnerability theory. A ...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - March 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jiajing Chen Dong Mei Wang Yang Tian Rongrong Zhu Yuqing Li Lianglun Jia Fabing Fu Shanshan Tang Xiaotao Wang Li Wang Xiang Yang Zhang Source Type: research
The Americans with Disabilities Act, addiction, and recovery
CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in increased rates of alcoholism and substance abuse. Individuals living with addiction are unaware of the employment protections they may have under the ADA. Title I of the ADA guarantees employment protections to ensure equality in the workplace for people with disabilities. A clearer understanding of the law will ensure that job seekers and employees are treated in an ethical, valued, and courteous way when disclosing disability and the need for accommodation.PMID:38529518 | PMC:PMC10961953 | DOI:10.3233/jvr-230018 (Source: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation - March 26, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Barry A Whaley Pamela Williamson Source Type: research
SMART Family and Friends: Feasibility and outcomes of a video-conference delivered intervention for families impacted by another's methamphetamine use
Families affected by another's substance use, including methamphetamine, experience harms to their mental and physical health. Yet, research has paid little attention to support and service needs of this population. This pilot study examines the feasibility and outcomes of SMART Family and Friends, a video-conference-delivered mutual-support group targeting families affected by another's methamphetamine use. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 26, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Clare M. Rushton, Peter J. Kelly, Tamsin Thomas, Alison K. Beck, Camilla Townsend, Amanda L. Baker, Victoria Manning, Angela Argent, Frank P. Deane, Leanne Hides, Brian Hitsman, Richard Velleman, Gill Velleman, Briony Larance Source Type: research
Liver stiffness and associated risk factors among people with a history of injecting drugs: a prospective cohort study
Persons with opioid use disorders (OUD) and persons with substance use disorders (SUD) who inject substances have a reduced life expectancy of up to 25 years compared with the general population. Chronic liver... (Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy)
Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - March 26, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Karl Trygve Druckrey-Fiskaaen, J ørn Henrik Vold, Tesfaye Madebo, Håvard Midgard, Olav Dalgard, Rafael Alexander Leiva and Lars T. Fadnes Tags: Research Source Type: research
Conditions of successful treatment referral practices with justice-involved youth: Qualitative insights from probation and service provider staff involved in JJ-TRIALS
Compared to the general U.S. adolescent population, young people involved in the juvenile justice system are at greater risk of experiencing substance use (SU) issues. There are critical opportunities across the juvenile justice continuum, at points of interface with community-based treatment services, to screen and assess for SU issues, identify unmet treatment needs, and refer those in need to treatment. The treatment referral process is, however, complex, and contingent on a seamless nexus between juvenile justice operations and the wider treatment provider landscape. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 26, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Veronica Nelson, Jennifer Wood, Steven Belenko, Jen Pankow, Kaitlin Piper Source Type: research
Drug-related physician continuing medical education requirements, 2010 –2020
The crisis of drug-related harm in the United States continues to worsen. While prescription-related overdoses have fallen dramatically, they are still far above pre-2010 levels. Physicians can reduce the risk of overdose and other drug-related harms by improving opioid prescribing practices and ensuring that patients are able to easily access medications for substance use disorder treatment. Most physicians received little or no training in those subjects in medical school. It is possible that continuing medical education can improve physician knowledge of appropriate prescribing and substance use disorder treatment and p...
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 26, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Corey S. Davis, Derek H. Carr, Bradley D. Stein Source Type: research
Childhood abuse and craving in methamphetamine-dependent individuals: the mediating role of alexithymia
AbstractIndividuals with a history of childhood abuse (CA, including neglect and abuse by caregivers before the age of 18 years) have more severe substance dependence problems than those without a history of childhood abuse. However, whether a history of CA exacerbates craving and the mechanism of this effect remain largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the role of alexithymia in the effects of CA on craving in a large sample of methamphetamine-dependent individuals based on latent vulnerability theory. A total of 324 methamphetamine-dependent individuals who met DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - March 26, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research
Family history of substance problems among African Americans: Associations with drug use, drug use disorder, and prescription drug misuse
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Source: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse - March 26, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Rebecca Mahrs-GouldNancy JalloDace SvikisSuzanne AmeringerJo RobinsR.K. Elswicka Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USAb Institute for Women ’s Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA Source Type: research
Childhood abuse and craving in methamphetamine-dependent individuals: the mediating role of alexithymia
AbstractIndividuals with a history of childhood abuse (CA, including neglect and abuse by caregivers before the age of 18 years) have more severe substance dependence problems than those without a history of childhood abuse. However, whether a history of CA exacerbates craving and the mechanism of this effect remain largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the role of alexithymia in the effects of CA on craving in a large sample of methamphetamine-dependent individuals based on latent vulnerability theory. A total of 324 methamphetamine-dependent individuals who met DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - March 26, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research
Effects of Therapy at a Community Based Trauma Therapy Service Treating Child Abuse and Neglect: A Pre-Post Study Using Administrative Data
AbstractThis repeated-measures study examined the effects of a hybrid of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) with other therapeutic approaches at a community-based clinic in Perth Western Australia among a sample of children and young people overwhelmingly experiencing multiple forms of maltreatment and with complex family situations (i.e., family and domestic violence, parental mental health, parental substance abuse). Drawing on 1713 individual client records from between 2017 and 2020, the researchers identified 113 children and young people with viable pre-post treatment assessments including 78 on th...
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma - March 25, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Racial/ethnic representation in opioid use disorder-related clinical trials
Little is known about representation in trials aimed at addressing Opioid Use Disorder. This is a crucial issue given high mortality rates overall and substantial differences in death rates across racial/ethnic groups. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 25, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Daniel Sledge, Bai Linh Hoang Source Type: research
Patient and provider medication preferences affect treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults with opioid use disorder
The opioid epidemic in the United States has not spared youth or young adults, as evidenced by a six-fold increase in opioid use disorder (OUD) diagnoses in the last two decades. Given this dramatic rise, a call for greater uptake and accessibility of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs) among youth and young adults has ensued, resulting in an increasing number of MOUD treatment pathways for this vulnerable population. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - March 24, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Laura B. Monico, Jesse B. Fletcher, Tyler Ross, Robert P. Schwartz, Marc J. Fishman, Jan Gryczynski, Shannon Gwin Mitchell Source Type: research
