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View article: The path forward for substance use disorder treatment using contingency management under sect. 1115 demonstration waivers
The path forward for substance use disorder treatment using contingency management under sect. 1115 demonstration waivers Open
Introduction Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a prevalent issue in the United States (U.S.) and there is a need for innovative treatments to address this public health issue. As of March 2025, there are seven states either approved or in…
View article: Improving Data Integrity in Samples Obtained From Web-Based Recruitment: Protocol for the Development of a Novel System for Assessing Participant Authenticity in a Remote Longitudinal Cohort Study of Polysubstance Use
Improving Data Integrity in Samples Obtained From Web-Based Recruitment: Protocol for the Development of a Novel System for Assessing Participant Authenticity in a Remote Longitudinal Cohort Study of Polysubstance Use Open
Background Remote recruitment for human participant research is increasingly popular due to its speed, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility for participants. However, in some cases, it can be particularly difficult to authenticate partici…
View article: An exploration of Michigan certified peer support specialists’ perceptions on tobacco use and additional future supports
An exploration of Michigan certified peer support specialists’ perceptions on tobacco use and additional future supports Open
Most peers view existing supports as somewhat effective, with peer-to-peer support rated highest. Rural-residing peers favored holistic and virtual supports and urban-residing peers emphasized harm reduction and healthcare coverage, sugges…
View article: "It felt more real": Investigating the User Experience of the MiWaves Personalizing JITAI Pilot Study
"It felt more real": Investigating the User Experience of the MiWaves Personalizing JITAI Pilot Study Open
Cannabis use among emerging adults is increasing globally, posing significant health risks and creating a need for effective interventions. We present an exploratory analysis of the MiWaves pilot study, a digital intervention aimed at supp…
View article: An Incentive-Based Mobile Health Program for Smoking Cessation in Low-Resource Populations with a Pilot Micro-Randomized Trial
An Incentive-Based Mobile Health Program for Smoking Cessation in Low-Resource Populations with a Pilot Micro-Randomized Trial Open
Introduction: Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. We evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a digital incentive-based intervention for tobacco cessation among Medicaid beneficiaries with…
View article: Effective Monitoring of Online Decision-Making Algorithms in Digital Intervention Implementation
Effective Monitoring of Online Decision-Making Algorithms in Digital Intervention Implementation Open
Online AI decision-making algorithms are increasingly used by digital interventions to dynamically personalize treatment to individuals. These algorithms determine, in real-time, the delivery of treatment based on accruing data. The object…
View article: MiWaves Reinforcement Learning Algorithm
MiWaves Reinforcement Learning Algorithm Open
The escalating prevalence of cannabis use poses a significant public health challenge globally. In the U.S., cannabis use is more prevalent among emerging adults (EAs) (ages 18-25) than any other age group, with legalization in the multipl…
View article: Comparison of Treatment Receipt and Hospitalization Among Patients With Stimulant Use Disorder and/or Opioid Use Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration
Comparison of Treatment Receipt and Hospitalization Among Patients With Stimulant Use Disorder and/or Opioid Use Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration Open
Objectives Stimulant use is a growing problem, but little is known about service utilization among patients with stimulant use disorder (StUD). In the context of the overdose crisis, much research has focused on patients with opioid use di…
View article: Unpacking Firearm Access and Firearm Violence Exposure Among American Indian or Alaskan Native and Black Adults
Unpacking Firearm Access and Firearm Violence Exposure Among American Indian or Alaskan Native and Black Adults Open
Michael D. Anestis, PhD; Jayna Moceri-Brooks, PhD, RN; Devon Ziminski, MS; R. Thurman Barnes, JD, MDiv; Daniel Semenza, PhD
View article: reBandit: Random Effects based Online RL algorithm for Reducing Cannabis Use
reBandit: Random Effects based Online RL algorithm for Reducing Cannabis Use Open
The escalating prevalence of cannabis use, and associated cannabis-use disorder (CUD), poses a significant public health challenge globally. With a notably wide treatment gap, especially among emerging adults (EAs; ages 18-25), addressing …
View article: Toward a Harm Reduction Approach to Cannabis Use Disorder
Toward a Harm Reduction Approach to Cannabis Use Disorder Open
View article: Prevalence and Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Adults Ages 50–80 in the United States
Prevalence and Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Adults Ages 50–80 in the United States Open
Introduction: Legal access to and attitudes toward cannabis are changing rapidly. Most of the United States and territories allow adults to use medical and/or recreational cannabis. Recent trends demonstrate increasing cannabis use …
View article: Development and Pilot Testing of an Experimental Cannabis Marketplace: Toward Evaluating the Impact of Cannabis Policy on Consumer Choices
Development and Pilot Testing of an Experimental Cannabis Marketplace: Toward Evaluating the Impact of Cannabis Policy on Consumer Choices Open
Introduction: The legal landscape of recreational cannabis production and consumption is rapidly expanding, driving a need to inform empirically supported cannabis regulatory policy. A behavioral economic framework integrating econo…
View article: The association between cannabis use and subjective memory complaints in older adults in the United States
The association between cannabis use and subjective memory complaints in older adults in the United States Open
Objective: The U.S. population is aging and increasing numbers of older adults are using cannabis. Cognitive decline is common in older age and subjective memory complaints (SMC) have been associated with increased risk for dementia. While…
View article: Cannabis Use in Patients Seen in an Academic Radiation Oncology Department
Cannabis Use in Patients Seen in an Academic Radiation Oncology Department Open
View article: A randomized controlled trial of social media interventions for risky drinking among adolescents and emerging adults
A randomized controlled trial of social media interventions for risky drinking among adolescents and emerging adults Open
View article: New Directions for Motivational Incentive Interventions for Smoking Cessation
New Directions for Motivational Incentive Interventions for Smoking Cessation Open
Background Motivational incentive interventions are highly effective for smoking cessation. Yet, these interventions are not widely available to people who want to quit smoking, in part, due to barriers such as administrative burden, conce…
View article: Longitudinal within- and between-person associations of substance use, social influences, and loneliness among adolescents and emerging adults who use drugs
Longitudinal within- and between-person associations of substance use, social influences, and loneliness among adolescents and emerging adults who use drugs Open
Loneliness is a public health problem causing morbidity and mortality. Individuals with substance use problems are often lonelier than the general population. We evaluate the longitudinal associations between social influences, substance u…
View article: Alcohol-involved overdose deaths in US veterans
Alcohol-involved overdose deaths in US veterans Open
View article: Cannabis Use in Patients Seen in an Academic Radiation Oncology Department
Cannabis Use in Patients Seen in an Academic Radiation Oncology Department Open
View article: Predictors of Booster Engagement Following a Web-Based Brief Intervention for Alcohol Misuse Among National Guard Members: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Predictors of Booster Engagement Following a Web-Based Brief Intervention for Alcohol Misuse Among National Guard Members: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Alcohol misuse is a major health concern among military members. Reserve component members face unique barriers as they live off base with limited access to behavioral health services. Web and app-based brief interventions are a…
View article: 0046 Overdose deaths involving alcohol in US Veterans
0046 Overdose deaths involving alcohol in US Veterans Open
Background and importance According to national legislation, some medications are not available from the community pharmacy but only from the hospital pharmacy. Among these treatments are clinical trial drugs or investigational products. P…
View article: Developing an Adaptive Mobile Intervention to Address Risky Substance Use Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Usability Study
Developing an Adaptive Mobile Intervention to Address Risky Substance Use Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Usability Study Open
Background Substance use among adolescents and emerging adults continues to be an important public health problem associated with morbidity and mortality. Mobile health (mHealth) provides a promising approach to deliver just-in-time adapti…
View article: Quality of Outpatient Depression Treatment in Patients With Comorbid Substance Use Disorder
Quality of Outpatient Depression Treatment in Patients With Comorbid Substance Use Disorder Open
Despite the availability of effective treatments for depression, patients with co-occurring substance use disorders are less likely to receive guideline-concordant depression treatment. Efforts to improve the provision of care to those wit…
View article: Efficacy of a Psychosocial Pain Management Intervention for Men and Women With Substance Use Disorders and Chronic Pain
Efficacy of a Psychosocial Pain Management Intervention for Men and Women With Substance Use Disorders and Chronic Pain Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01372267.