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“If you’re strung out and female, they will take advantage of you”: A qualitative study exploring drug use and substance use service experiences among women in Boston and San Francisco
Women face increased drug-related harms and unmet treatment needs. Most substance use services are not designed for women, contributing to a treatment gap.
Does compulsion explain addiction?
This article argues that existing theories inadequately describe human addiction. It finds that obsessive-compulsive disorders differ significantly from addictive behaviors, both in symptoms and neural processes.
Substance use in the correctional settings: A qualitative exploration of individual and contextual characteristics and intervention strategies using the behavior change wheel framework
Substance use in prisons has many influencing factors. Using a behavior change framework, researchers identified intervention strategies and how peer and family engagement can help.
Adverse effects of criminal legal system involvement: A qualitative study examining the role of incarceration and reentry on substance use trajectories among women with opioid use disorders
Opioid overdoses are a leading cause of death for women, who are often prescribed opioids at higher rates due to chronic pain. Incarcerated women face significant barriers to opioid use disorder treatment, increasing health risks.
Insurance Instability for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in the Year After Diagnosis
Many patients with newly diagnosed opioid use disorder experienced insurance changes or losses within a year, impacting their access to crucial treatment. This instability was more common among certain demographic groups.
Childhood Traumas, Attachment Styles and Related Clinical Factors in Opioid Use Disorder
Childhood traumas, impulsivity, and certain attachment styles appear more common in opioid use disorder (OUD) patients. These factors are interconnected and may predict OUD, impacting treatment compliance and relapse.
The Influence of Trauma History on Opiate Use Disorder in an Urban Treatment Facility in Pennsylvania
Opiate use disorder (OUD) is a growing problem with increasing overdose deaths. Trauma exposure, including PTSD, is common and linked to OUD, impacting treatment and recovery.
The Developmental Trajectory to Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabis use in 12th graders increased 17% since 1992. High THC potency is linked to greater risk of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and poorer mental health, particularly in young adults. Early use and frequent use increase CUD risk.
The role of recurrent trauma on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and substance use among trauma exposed youth
Early trauma increases the risk for developing both PTSD and substance use issues. Recurrent trauma, PTSD, and substance use can worsen each other, especially in young people.
Disrupted brain state dynamics in opioid and alcohol use disorder: Attenuation by nicotine use
This study found that individuals with opioid or alcohol use disorders showed imbalanced brain state dynamics compared to healthy controls. Co-use of these substances exacerbated the effects, while nicotine had an opposite impact.
Casnocha-Jones v. State Bd. of Nursing
After diverting opioids in her nursing career, Jones completed intensive treatment, maintained sobriety, and proved rehabilitation. The court ruled the Board wrongly ignored this evidence and ordered her license restored on probation.
Efficacy and safety of psychedelics for the treatment of mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This analysis found psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA show promise for treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD. These treatments may offer benefits beyond current options, with rapid and lasting effects.
Novel therapeutics in development for the treatment of stimulant-use disorder
Global illicit drug use is rising, with 296 million people using non-prescription drugs in 2021, a 23% increase since 2011. There are no FDA-approved treatments for stimulant-use disorder.
Cannabis use may attenuate neurocognitive performance deficits resulting from Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Most people who use methamphetamine also use cannabis. Studies show methamphetamine use is linked to brain function deficits. Cannabis use alone has varied effects, but it may protect against some methamphetamine-related brain damage.
The Intersection of Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Disorders in Incarcerated Women Addressing Intergenerational Trauma through Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Incarcerated women experience high rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance use, and mental health disorders. Intergenerational trauma further complicates these issues, impacting mental health and behavior across generations.