The authors sought to determine whether pregnancy is an intrinsic motivator for cessation of drug abuse. Login at top right hand side of page using your SSSFT NHS Athens for full text.
Anhedonia—a transdiagnostic psychopathological trait indicative of inability to experience pleasure—could lead to and result from adolescent marijuana use, yet this notion has not been tested. This study aimed to estimate the association of: (1) anhedonia at age 14 with rate of change in marijuana use over an 18-month follow-up, and (2) marijuana use at age 14 with rate of change in anhedonia over follow-up. Secondary aims were to test whether gender, baseline marijuana use history, and peer marijuana use moderated these associations. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Evidence on the role of cannabis as a gateway drug is inconsistent. We characterise patterns of cannabis use among UK teenagers aged 13–18 years, and assess their influence on problematic substance use at age 21 years.
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Teenagers who use cannabis are more likely to smoke, drink in a harmful way, and take other illicit drugs in early adulthood than non-users, a study has found. Although the study was observational, researchers from the University of Bristol concluded that more should be done to reduce young people’s cannabis exposure.
Cannabis has often been cited as a “gateway” to other drug use, said the researchers, but the evidence for this has been inconsistent.
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This article describes 4 case examples of technology-based interventions for risky drinking: (a) a freely available and interactive Web site that provides individualized feedback and information on risky drinking patterns; (b) a brief intervention for adolescents that provides individualized feedback to teens regarding their alcohol use; (c) a computer-delivered screening and brief intervention for alcohol use among pregnant women; and (d) a simulation program for training social workers in screening and brief intervention. SSSSFT - Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
The UK media's reporting of the study was generally accurate, with the noticeable exception of the headline printed by The Sun, which claimed that "less than a pint a day means you're 'THREE TIMES more likely to develop early signs of Alzheimer's'". This is not an accurate reflection of the study findings as none of the participants had developed Alzheimer's disease.
Geoff Page publishes his debut elf blog on a new systematic review of alcohol and drug use disorders in recently incarcerated men and women. #WomenAndDrugs
Views and Reviews. “Savings” in specialist services are increasing pressure elsewhere in the NHS, says Colin Drummond. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
Research News. Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with increased risk of adverse brain outcomes and a steeper decline in cognitive skills, a study published in The BMJ has found.
The authors said that these results support recent reductions in recommended alcohol limits in the UK to no more than 14 units of alcohol a week for men and women, adding that they raise questions about the current US limits.
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Stimulant use disorders are significant contributors to the global burden of disease, with a growing impact on women. Psychosocial interventions are the gold standard for treating this condition, but several barriers may prevent women from accessing appropriate treatment. Therefore, we systematically reviewed the most recent findings about psychosocial interventions for stimulant use disorders, focussing on results relevant to women. SSSFT staff can use the OVID link, or you can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
There are considerable gender differences in youth engaging in excessive internet use (EIU). This review provides updates based on the recent literature focusing on the EIU in young women to describe its implications including what it constitutes of, its correlates, sequelae and preventive and/or treatment strategies. SSSFT staff can use the OVID link, or you can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
The study reviews recent publications on methamphetamine use and dependence women in term of their epidemic, physical health impact, psychosocial impacts, and also in the identified vulnerable issues. SSSFT staff can use the OVID link, or you can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
The present review compares and contrasts the diagnostic entities and taxonomy of substance use and addictive disorders in the beta draft of the Eleventh Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 11), which was released in November 2016, and the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which was published in mid-2013. Recently published papers relevant to these two classification systems are examined. New initiatives in diagnosis and assessment including the addictions neuroclinical assessment are noted. SSSFT staff can use the OVID link, or you can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Families have an important role supporting a family member with problematic substance use (PSU), although this can often be challenging and confronting. Previous research has identified high rates of family aggression and violence within the context of PSU, although few studies have examined this issue from the perspective of affected family members (AFMs) supporting a member with PSU. The aims of the current Australian study were to understand AFMs’ experience of aggression and violence while supporting a member with PSU, and to explicate the strategies they used to prevent and cope with this behaviour.
Alcohol consumption creates a significant public health burden, and young people who drink alcohol place themselves at risk of harm. Expert guidance and reviews have highlighted the pressing need for reliable and valid, age-appropriate alcohol screening and assessment measures for young people. The proposed systematic review will evaluate existing alcohol screening and assessment measures for young people aged 24 and under. Open Access Article