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View article: Giving and receiving help in three contexts as predictors of alcohol outcomes in a longitudinal study of sober living house residents
Giving and receiving help in three contexts as predictors of alcohol outcomes in a longitudinal study of sober living house residents Open
Although peer support is central to the social model approach emphasized in sober living houses (SLHs), no longitudinal studies have examined helping among SLH residents. This longitudinal study examined benefits of helping in three contex…
View article: A roadmap for maximizing the use and effectiveness of recovery housing for individuals prescribed medications for opiate use disorders
A roadmap for maximizing the use and effectiveness of recovery housing for individuals prescribed medications for opiate use disorders Open
Introduction Safe and stable housing is increasingly recognized as critical to recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders, but research on the outcomes of residents in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD), particularly those prescribe…
View article: Levels and outcomes of 12-step participation among sexual and gender minority subgroups
Levels and outcomes of 12-step participation among sexual and gender minority subgroups Open
This study provides preliminary evidence that 12-Step participation may be an effective resource for reducing AUD and SUD symptoms among SGMI. Younger SGMI and SGMI holding sexual/gender identities other than gay and queer may require addi…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of 12‐step and second‐wave mutual‐help attendance in a nationally representative <scp>US</scp> sample
Prevalence and correlates of 12‐step and second‐wave mutual‐help attendance in a nationally representative <span>US</span> sample Open
Background Mutual‐help organizations (MHOs) are effective community‐based, recovery support options for individuals with alcohol and other drug use disorders (i.e., substance use disorder; SUD). Greater understanding of second‐wave MHOs, s…
View article: Disparities in Alcoholics Anonymous Participation from 2000-2020 among U.S. Residents with an Alcohol Use Disorder in the National Alcohol Survey
Disparities in Alcoholics Anonymous Participation from 2000-2020 among U.S. Residents with an Alcohol Use Disorder in the National Alcohol Survey Open
Results replicate and extend sparse findings regarding disparities in MHG attendance and suggest a stagnation in AA's growth and reach to underserved populations. Findings highlight the need to more effectively facilitate MHG attendance (a…
View article: Why do we sit at different lunch tables? : goal framing and intergroup relations.
Why do we sit at different lunch tables? : goal framing and intergroup relations. Open
Proposed that people tend to avoid others when they focus on negative possible outcomes (i.e., when generating avoidance goals) but approach others when they focus on positive possible outcomes (i.e., when generating approach goals). A sec…
View article: Higher perceived stress during admission is associated with shorter retention in short-term residential substance use disorder treatment
Higher perceived stress during admission is associated with shorter retention in short-term residential substance use disorder treatment Open
View article: Understanding the social and community support experiences of sexual and gender minority individuals in 12-Step programs
Understanding the social and community support experiences of sexual and gender minority individuals in 12-Step programs Open
Sexual and gender minority individuals (e.g., gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender; SGMI) are 2-6 times as likely as cisgender heterosexual individuals to experience alcohol or other substance use disorders. SGMI participate in 12…
View article: Understanding the Shared Meaning of Recovery From Substance Use Disorders: New Findings From the What is Recovery? Study
Understanding the Shared Meaning of Recovery From Substance Use Disorders: New Findings From the What is Recovery? Study Open
Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) resolution typically involves a long-term, comprehensive process of change now widely referred to as “recovery.” Yet, definitions of recovery vary substantially, producing significant confusion. To …
View article: Neighborhood Contexts and Alcohol Use Disorder Among Mexican Americans Living in the US-Mexico Border Region
Neighborhood Contexts and Alcohol Use Disorder Among Mexican Americans Living in the US-Mexico Border Region Open
Aims This study assessed contributions of exposure to neighborhood stressors (violent victimization, witnessing crime, greater alcohol and drug availability) to variation in alcohol use disorder (AUD) symptoms among drinkers in three citie…
View article: Erratum for “Alcohol- and Drug-Related Mortality Among Adults Within and Outside the U.S.–Mexico Border Region”
Erratum for “Alcohol- and Drug-Related Mortality Among Adults Within and Outside the U.S.–Mexico Border Region” Open
View article: Alcohol- and Drug-Related Mortality Among Adults Within and Outside the U.S.–Mexico Border Region
Alcohol- and Drug-Related Mortality Among Adults Within and Outside the U.S.–Mexico Border Region Open
Results suggest a revised understanding of the border, revealing that residents of interior counties of border states are at highest risk of severe substance use consequences. Results are consistent with other research finding that border …
View article: Predictors and outcomes of online mutual-help group attendance in a national survey study
Predictors and outcomes of online mutual-help group attendance in a national survey study Open
View article: Understanding the Shared Meaning of Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: New Findings from the What is Recovery? Study
Understanding the Shared Meaning of Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: New Findings from the What is Recovery? Study Open
View article: Maintaining recovery from alcohol use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic: The importance of recovery capital
Maintaining recovery from alcohol use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic: The importance of recovery capital Open
View article: Barriers to retention in substance use treatment: Validation of a new, theory-based scale
Barriers to retention in substance use treatment: Validation of a new, theory-based scale Open
View article: Rates and predictors of Alcoholics Anonymous attendance across sexual orientations
Rates and predictors of Alcoholics Anonymous attendance across sexual orientations Open
View article: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mutual Help Group Participation for Substance Use Problems
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mutual Help Group Participation for Substance Use Problems Open
Mutual help groups are a ubiquitous component of the substance abuse treatment system in the United States, showing demonstrated effectiveness as a treatment adjunct; so, it is paramount to understand whether they are as appealing to, and …
View article: Neighborhood Context and Drug Use Among Mexican Americans on and off the U.S.–Mexico Border
Neighborhood Context and Drug Use Among Mexican Americans on and off the U.S.–Mexico Border Open
Neighborhood-level variables partially explain the heterogeneity in drug use across sites at the U.S.-Mexico border, but different factors appear to be operating for men compared with women. These findings suggest the potential importance …
View article: Limited treatment accessibility: Implications for alcohol treatment disparities among Mexican Americans living in the U.S.-Mexico border region
Limited treatment accessibility: Implications for alcohol treatment disparities among Mexican Americans living in the U.S.-Mexico border region Open
View article: The Downward Spiral: Socioeconomic Causes and Consequences of Alcohol Dependence among Men in Late Young Adulthood, and Relations to Racial/Ethnic Disparities
The Downward Spiral: Socioeconomic Causes and Consequences of Alcohol Dependence among Men in Late Young Adulthood, and Relations to Racial/Ethnic Disparities Open
Background While young adults are generally at highest risk for alcohol problems, not all age out of problem drinking. Evidence suggests that Blacks and Latinos age out more slowly than Whites, particularly among men. Targeting men, we inv…
View article: Black-White differences in barriers to specialty alcohol and drug treatment: findings from a qualitative study
Black-White differences in barriers to specialty alcohol and drug treatment: findings from a qualitative study Open
The objective of this study was to explore, in-depth, differences in barriers to specialty alcohol and drug treatment services between Black and White participants with recent substance use disorders (SUD). We recruited 34 participants wit…
View article: Ambivalent attendees: Transitions in group affiliation among those who choose a 12-step alternative for addiction
Ambivalent attendees: Transitions in group affiliation among those who choose a 12-step alternative for addiction Open
View article: Women’s Barriers to Specialty Substance Abuse Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration of Racial/Ethnic Differences
Women’s Barriers to Specialty Substance Abuse Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration of Racial/Ethnic Differences Open
View article: “I Don’t Feel Like I Have a Problem Because I Can Still Go To Work and Function”: Problem Recognition Among Persons With Substance Use Disorders
“I Don’t Feel Like I Have a Problem Because I Can Still Go To Work and Function”: Problem Recognition Among Persons With Substance Use Disorders Open
Background: Persons with substance use disorders (SUDs) who do not recognize their substance use as problematic are less likely to perceive needing treatment and less motivated to seek help. Factors that contribute to problem recogn…
View article: Issue Information ‐ TOC
Issue Information ‐ TOC Open
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View article: Understanding differences in prescription drug misuse between two Texas border communities
Understanding differences in prescription drug misuse between two Texas border communities Open
Objectives: The misuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. is an alarming public health crisis. Prior research at the U.S.-Mexico border has found high rates of prescription drug misuse, but with rates varying significantly across bor…
View article: Feasibility of a mail‐in, self‐administered dried blood spot collection method in national, population‐based alcohol surveys in the United States
Feasibility of a mail‐in, self‐administered dried blood spot collection method in national, population‐based alcohol surveys in the United States Open
Background and Aims Including a low‐intensity blood collection method in population‐based alcohol studies would advance our ability to study biological mechanisms related to alcohol. However, the likelihood of participation in such a blood…
View article: Drug use on both sides of the US-Mexico border
Drug use on both sides of the US-Mexico border Open
Drug use is high on the border for the selected Mexican cities. Misuse of prescription drugs is nevertheless a concern in the south Texas border cities in our study.
View article: Ten-Year Trend in Women's Reasons for Abstaining or Limiting Drinking: The 2000 and 2010 United States National Alcohol Surveys
Ten-Year Trend in Women's Reasons for Abstaining or Limiting Drinking: The 2000 and 2010 United States National Alcohol Surveys Open
It is essential for healthcare providers and others to disseminate accurate information about the risks of drinking to counter cultural shifts that suggest greater acceptance of moderate-to-heavy drinking by women aged 40 and older.