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View article: Internet Searches for Lorazepam Following the Release of <i>The White Lotus</i>
Internet Searches for Lorazepam Following the Release of <i>The White Lotus</i> Open
This cross-sectional study examines whether there was an uptick in online searches about lorazepam after the release of the third season of The White Lotus .
View article: Differences in opioid use and overdose among younger and older justice-impacted adults
Differences in opioid use and overdose among younger and older justice-impacted adults Open
Justice-involved patients aged 40 and up in SUD treatment were less likely to have experienced overdose or report opioid use, relative to their younger peers, but this variation dissipated when considering demographic, family and/or life c…
View article: U.S. State Marijuana and Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Laws and Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Use
U.S. State Marijuana and Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Laws and Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Use Open
Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol use is more common where marijuana remains prohibited and less common where delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol sales are regulated or prohibited. State-level restrictions targeting delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol appear…
View article: Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Ecstasy/MDMA Use Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Adult Populations in the United States, 2015–2020
Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Ecstasy/MDMA Use Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Adult Populations in the United States, 2015–2020 Open
Little is known about ecstasy/MDMA use among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. Research is important because AAPIs face unique cultural factors that may influence use. We estimated the prevalence and correlates of lifetime e…
View article: Emergency care utilization in persons with substance related diagnoses
Emergency care utilization in persons with substance related diagnoses Open
Our study found an association between having an SRD and utilizing emergency health services. Demographic characteristics suggest disparities exist for those with SRDs around gender, race/ethnicity, insurance status, and mental health. The…
View article: Older Adults’ Use of Cannabis and Attitudes Around Disclosing Medical Cannabis Use to Their Healthcare Providers in California: A Mixed Methods Study
Older Adults’ Use of Cannabis and Attitudes Around Disclosing Medical Cannabis Use to Their Healthcare Providers in California: A Mixed Methods Study Open
The study emphasizes the pivotal role of HCPs as educators in addressing patient inquiries about cannabis, underlining the need for equipping healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge through education and training initiatives.
View article: What Brings You in Today? Sex, Race, Substance Type, and OtherSociodemographic and Health-Related Characteristics Predict if Substance Use isthe Main Reason for a Clinical Encounter
What Brings You in Today? Sex, Race, Substance Type, and OtherSociodemographic and Health-Related Characteristics Predict if Substance Use isthe Main Reason for a Clinical Encounter Open
Background: Substance-related diagnoses (SRDs) are a common healthcare presentation. This study identified sociodemographic and health-related characteristics associated with having an SRD as the primary reason for a clinical encounter com…
View article: Prevalence and Correlates of Past Year Ecstasy/MDMA Use in the United States
Prevalence and Correlates of Past Year Ecstasy/MDMA Use in the United States Open
Objectives 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (also known as “ecstasy” or “Molly”) has regained attention in recent years for its efficacy in treating posttraumatic stress disorder, and the drug was granted breakthrough therapy desig…
View article: Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Associated With History of Overdose Among Patients Presenting for Outpatient Addiction Care
Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Associated With History of Overdose Among Patients Presenting for Outpatient Addiction Care Open
Objectives Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with mental health issues and substance use. Having a substance use disorder increases the risk of overdose (OD). Research on ACEs and risk of OD is limited. This study examine…
View article: Alcohol related consequences and disparate outcomes in college students at a Hispanic Serving Institution
Alcohol related consequences and disparate outcomes in college students at a Hispanic Serving Institution Open
Objective Examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and alcohol related consequences (ARCs) for college students at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Participants Random sample of 375 students at a large university in the pa…
View article: Types and Sources of Stigma on Opioid Use Treatment and Recovery Communities on Reddit
Types and Sources of Stigma on Opioid Use Treatment and Recovery Communities on Reddit Open
Background: Digitally-mediated peer support may improve opioid use disorder (OUD) recovery. Our objective was to examine the types and sources of stigma that people seek support for in online OUD recovery communities (subreddits) on Reddit…