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Meeting people where they are: Implementing hospital-based substance use harm reduction
A hospital implemented harm reduction education and supplies for patients with substance use disorder. This intervention aimed to integrate evidence-based care and reduce stigma.
The Use of Chatbots as Supportive Agents for People Seeking Help with Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review
Technology has expanded social support for health, notably during the pandemic, with chatbots emerging as a popular, non-judgmental, and accessible tool for various health needs, including addiction recovery.
The intersection of empathy and addiction
This article explores the connection between empathy and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It finds that individuals with SUD often show diminished empathy, and this may be both a consequence and a precursor to the disorder.
“It’s probably going to save my life:” Attitudes towards treatment among people incarcerated in the era of Fentanyl
The opioid crisis has led to a significant increase in overdose deaths, largely due to fentanyl. People in the criminal legal system are disproportionately affected, prompting programs like Rhode Island's MOUD to reduce fatalities.
The Mexican magnetic resonance imaging dataset of patients with cocaine use disorder: SUDMEX CONN
This study investigates cocaine use disorder by comparing brain structure and function in people with the disorder and healthy controls. Researchers used MRI scans and cognitive tests to understand how cocaine affects the brain.
Network Analysis of DSM Symptoms of Substance Use Disorders and Frequently Co-Occurring Mental Disorders in Patients with Substance Use Disorder Who Seek Treatment
Substance use disorders often co-occur with other mental health conditions. Understanding the links between symptoms across these disorders can improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Formerly Incarcerated Persons and the General Population: North Carolina, 2000‒2018
Formerly incarcerated persons in North Carolina face a significantly higher risk of opioid overdose death compared to the general population, especially from synthetic narcotics like fentanyl. This risk is highest immediately after release.
The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Many people in prison have co-occurring serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This significantly increases their risk of reincarceration and suicide attempts after release.
Defining Recovery From Alcohol Use Disorder: Development of an NIAAA Research Definition
The article introduces a new research definition of recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) developed by NIAAA. This definition aims to standardize research, track the course of AUD, and improve understanding of treatment responses.
Novel Agents for the Pharmacological Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder is often undertreated. New and existing medications show promise for future treatment, including personalized approaches for diverse patient needs.
Gene-based polygenic risk scores analysis of Alcohol Use Disorder in African Americans
This study proposes a new gene-based method to improve genetic risk prediction for alcohol use disorder in diverse populations. It focuses on shared disease-causing genes between different ancestries.
Alcohol Use Disorder in the COVID-19 era: Position paper of the Italian Society on Alcohol (SIA)
The Italian Society of Alcohology (ISA) developed guidelines for managing alcohol use disorder (AUD) in COVID-19 patients. This addresses increased AUD during lockdowns and the unique challenges posed by co-occurring COVID-19 infection.
Understanding Stimulant Use and Use Disorders in a New Era
Drug overdose deaths are rising due to illicit opioids, stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine, and their co-use. This "fourth wave" of mortality is driven by increased supply and potency of these substances.
The Developmental Origins of Opioid Use Disorder and Its Comorbidities
Early life adversity can disrupt the brain's reward system, increasing the risk for opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health issues like depression. This impact can differ between biological sexes.
Impulsive trait mediates the relationship between white matter integrity of prefrontal-striatal circuits and the severity of dependence in alcoholism
Alcohol dependence is a chronic relapsing disease that impairs control over drinking despite negative consequences. Impulsivity increases relapse risk due to weakened brain pathways controlling inhibition.