Assisted withdrawal of pregabalin in drug and alcohol users
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DOI: 10.1002/psb.2061
Abstract: The risks of prescribing pregabalin to patients already addicted to illicit drugs or alcohol almost always outweigh the benefits, therefore deprescribing pregabalin is usually appropriate. This article outlines safe and realistic protocols to reduce and… read more here.
Keywords: assisted withdrawal; drug alcohol; withdrawal pregabalin; alcohol users ... See more keywords
Erratum to "Short communication: Genetic association between schizophrenia and cannabis use" [Drug Alcohol Depend. 171 (2017) 117-121].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.02.001
Abstract: The publisher regrets that in the online version of this article, authors Nathan A. Gillespie, Gonneke Willemsen, Jouke-Jan Hottenga, Dorret I. Boomsma and Jacqueline M. Vink were omitted from the author list. The correct list… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis; drug alcohol; erratum short; short communication ... See more keywords
Corrigendum to "Prescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids to individuals with substance use disorders" [Drug Alcohol Depend. 178 (2017) 223-230].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.10.004
Abstract: Corrigendum to “Prescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids to individuals with substance use disorders” [Drug Alcohol Depend. 178 (2017) 223–230] Peggy L. O’Briena,, Lucy H. Karnell, Manjusha Gokhale, Kenneth Pack, Melinda Campopiano, Julia Zur a Truven… read more here.
Keywords: substance; drug alcohol; prescribing benzodiazepines; corrigendum prescribing ... See more keywords
Kids grow up so fast: national patterns of positive drug/alcohol screens among pediatric trauma patients
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DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-01163-1
Abstract: National guidelines recommend screening all trauma patients for drug and alcohol use beginning at age 12, but no national data have examined rates of screening or positive results in this population. We examined national testing… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; substance; trauma patients; drug alcohol ... See more keywords
Positive psychology in dual diagnosis recovery: a mixed methods study with drug and alcohol workers
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DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2020.1760376
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: In traditional dual diagnosis treatment, the primary aim is to attend the substance use problem and tackle the mental health issues with little attention to the positive aspects of clients’ lives. This deficit-based… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; drug alcohol; dual diagnosis; positive psychology ... See more keywords
Stop Analyzing Suicides, Drug- and Alcohol-Related Mortality Together: Response to "Are We Undercounting the True Burden of Mortality".
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DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwad002
Abstract: A recent article from Spark et al. (Am J Epidemiol. AJE-01123-2021.R3) estimates the undercount of deaths due to suicides, drug- and alcohol-related mortality in a Colorado veteran population and argues for a standardized case definition… read more here.
Keywords: suicides drug; alcohol related; drug alcohol; mortality ... See more keywords
Development and early validation of a patient-reported outcome measure to assess sleep amongst people experiencing problems with alcohol or other drugs
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy013
Abstract: Abstract Study Objectives To develop a patient-reported outcome measure to assess sleep amongst people experiencing problems with alcohol or other drugs. Methods Item development included secondary analyses of qualitative interviews with drug or alcohol users… read more here.
Keywords: reported outcome; drug alcohol; measure; outcome measure ... See more keywords
A bibliometric review of drug and alcohol research focused on Indigenous peoples of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.12510
Abstract: ISSUES Indigenous peoples of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States experience a disproportionately high burden of harms from substance misuse. Research is therefore required to improve our understanding of substance use in Indigenous… read more here.
Keywords: research; peoples australia; indigenous peoples; drug alcohol ... See more keywords
Beliefs and attitudes of drug and alcohol clinicians when considering referral of Aboriginal clients to involuntary drug and alcohol treatment: A qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.13549
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Involuntary drug and alcohol treatment occurs in many countries and its role is often controversial. This can be a particular concern in relation to First Nations or other culturally distinct populations. This study explores… read more here.
Keywords: alcohol treatment; involuntary drug; drug; drug alcohol ... See more keywords
A narrative review of outcome measures used in drug and alcohol inpatient withdrawal treatment research.
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.13591
Abstract: ISSUES Assessing drug and alcohol inpatient withdrawal treatment programs is important, as these represent a first step of treatment among people with alcohol and drug problems. However, there are many ways of measuring outcomes making… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; withdrawal treatment; drug alcohol;
Evaluation of the move to remote delivery of drug and alcohol services during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study protocol
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DOI: 10.1177/22799036221106583
Abstract: Background: Substance misuse is a significant global health concern. In the UK, the prevalence of substance misuse has increased over the past decade and the number of alcohol and drug related deaths are increasing. Individuals… read more here.
Keywords: drug alcohol; covid pandemic; drug; delivery ... See more keywords