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Side-effects of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy appears safe and well-tolerated across various psychiatric conditions. However, reporting of side effects in some studies could be improved.
Bad habits–good goals? Meta-analysis and translation of the habit construct to alcoholism
Addiction is often linked to "bad" habits. The article reviews habit and goal-directed behavior in alcohol use disorder, noting that both are part of complex decision-making.
The impact of civil commitment laws for substance use disorder on opioid overdose deaths
Opioid use and overdose deaths have significantly risen, leading 34 states and D.C. to adopt civil commitment laws for substance use disorder (SUD). These laws allow courts to mandate SUD treatment for individuals meeting specific criteria.
Views and experiences of involuntary civil commitment of people who use drugs in Massachusetts (Section 35)
Involuntary civil commitment for substance use treatment is used in 38 U.S. states and D.C., including Massachusetts. Research on its effectiveness and potential for harm is mixed.
Investigating the neurobiology of maternal Opioid Use Disorder and prenatal opioid exposure using brain organoid technology
Opioids remain a major global health concern, particularly for pregnant women. Rising opioid use disorder and related treatments in mothers highlight the urgent need to understand opioids' impact on the developing brain.
Advances in the characterization of negative affect caused by acute and protracted opioid withdrawal using animal models
Opioid use disorders are chronic brain disorders with three stages: intoxication, withdrawal, and preoccupation. Negative affective symptoms during withdrawal are a major cause of relapse, suggesting a need for better treatments.
Criminal reactions to drug-using offenders: A systematic review of the effect of treatment and/or punishment on reduction of drug use and/or criminal recidivism
Traditional policies to combat psychoactive substance use have increased violence and prison overcrowding.
Examining Sanction Type and Drug Offender Recidivism: A Register-Based Study in Finland
Incarceration in the United States often fails to reduce reoffending, and may even increase it. Poor prison conditions and lack of rehabilitation programming may contribute to this ineffectiveness.
Assessing Post-Sentencing and Reoffense Outcomes: A Quantitative Study of a Drug Treatment Court In a Western Canadian City
A study found that a Drug Treatment Court in a Western Canadian city significantly lowered reoffense rates. Participants showed better treatment completion, substance use patterns, and social reintegration than a comparison group.
Addiction and autonomy: Why emotional dysregulation in addiction impairs autonomy and why it matters
This article discusses how addiction impacts a person’s ability to act autonomously and their moral responsibility. It highlights the often-overlooked role of emotional dysregulation in understanding impaired autonomy in addiction.
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for alcohol and other drug use disorders: Is a one-size-fits-all approach appropriate?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for alcohol and drug use disorders is a widely studied and used treatment. It helps individuals learn coping skills to change thoughts and behaviors related to substance use.
Updated perspectives on the neurobiology of substance use disorders using neuroimaging
Substance use disorders involve brain changes affecting decision-making and reward. Neuroimaging helps understand these alterations, which are influenced by genetics and other factors.
A comparison of medication-assisted treatment options for opioid addiction: A review of the literature
This literature review investigates medication-assisted treatments for opioid use disorder. It focuses on the efficacy of buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone in reducing relapse and harm.
Value-based decision-making network functional connectivity correlates with substance use and delay discounting behaviour among young adults
Research aims to find biological markers for substance use disorders. This involves using new dimensional models that combine categories and continuous measures to better understand who might be at risk.
Circuit dysfunctions of associative and sensorimotor basal ganglia loops in alcohol use disorder: insights from animal models
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is linked to brain circuit dysfunction that affects decision-making and action control. Understanding these changes, particularly in the basal ganglia, could help improve AUD therapies.