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Category Archives: Evidence Base

Links to articles from across the net on the ever developing evidence base.

Women ending marriage to a problem drinking partner decrease their own risk for problem drinking

Abstract Aims: Marital dissolution is associated with increased risk of problematic drinking. However, marriage to a problem drinker also increases this risk, and ending this type of relationship may actually decrease risk of problematic drinking. This study tested whether women ending their marriage to a problem drinker exhibited improvements in drinking.

Comparative Dynamics of Four Smoking Withdrawal Symptom Scales

Abstract Aims: Examine the association of person-specific trajectories of withdrawal symptoms of urge-to-smoke, negative affect, physical symptoms, and hunger during the first 7 days after smoking cessation with abstinence at end of treatment (EOT) and 6 months. Design: Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) was used to model person-specific trajectory parameters (level, slope, curvature and volatility) for withdrawal symptoms. Setting: University-based smoking cessation trials.

The Co-occurring Use and Misuse of Cannabis and Tobacco: A Review

Abstract Aims: Cannabis and tobacco use and misuse frequently co-occur. This review examines the epidemiological evidence supporting the lifetime co-occurrence of cannabis and tobacco use and outlines the mechanisms that link these drugs to each other. Mechanisms include (a) shared genetic factors; (b) shared environmental influences, including (c) route of administration (via smoking), (d) co-administration and (e) models of co-use

Preferences for Evidence–Based Practice Dissemination in Addiction Agencies Serving Women: A Discrete–Choice Conjoint Experiment

Abstract Aims: To model variables influencing the dissemination of evidence-based practices to addiction service providers and administrators. Design: A discrete-choice conjoint experiment. We systematically varied combinations of 16 dissemination variables that might influence the adoption of evidence-based practices

Healthcare service utilization in substance abusers receiving contingency management and standard care treatments

Abstract Aims: To determine the impact of standard care and contingency management treatments on the utilization of general healthcare services by substance abusers. Participants, Design and Measurements: This secondary analysis pooled 1,028 treatment-seeking substance abusers from five randomized clinical trials that compared the effects of standard care (SC, n = 362) to standard care plus contingency management (CM, n = 666).

Prevalence And Correlates Of Alcohol Use Disorders In The Singapore Mental Health Survey

Abstract Aims:  To establish the prevalence, correlates, comorbidity, and treatment gap of alcohol use disorders in the Singapore resident population.

Assessment of Exposure to Drugs of Abuse During Pregnancy by Hair Analysis in a Mediterranean Island

Abstract Aims: The study aims to estimate the prevalence of drug use by pregnant women living in Ibiza, using structured interviews and biomarkers in maternal hair In addition, the potential detrimental effects of maternal drug abuse on their newborns were investigated. Ibiza has a large international night-life resort associated with clubs, music and use of recreational drugs

Beer No-Go: Learning to stop responding to alcohol cues reduces alcohol intake via reduced affective associations rather than increased response…

Abstract Aims Previous research showed that consistently not responding to alcohol-related stimuli in a Go/No-Go training reduces drinking behavior. This study aimed to further examine the mechanisms underlying this Go/No-Go training effect. Design, setting, and participants Fifty-seven heavy drinkers were randomly assigned to two training conditions: In the beer/no-go condition, alcohol-related stimuli were always paired with a stopping response, while in the beer/go condition, participants always responded to alcohol-related stimuli.

What can we learn from the failure of yet another miracle cure’ for addiction?

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100 Years Ago in Addiction Science: a modest initiative with serious intent

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100 Years Ago in Addiction Science: a modest initiative with serious intent