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This review examines the effects of alcohol and cannabis use on adolescent brain development, synthesizing findings from 43 longitudinal studies. The article highlights how heavy alcohol consumption is linked to...  Read More

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Meeting of Minds Around Food Addiction 1.5 credits

Insights from Addiction Medicine, Nutrition, Psychology, and Neurosciences

This review explores the emerging concept of food addiction (FA) from the perspectives of addiction medicine, nutrition, psychology, and behavioral neurosciences. It highlights how FA, though not officially recognized as...  Read More

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"Better Family Lives" 1 credit

Experiences of a whole family case management approach for parental alcohol misuse

The study titled investigates the effectiveness of a family-centered therapeutic intervention for families dealing with parental alcohol misuse. The research focuses on understanding how addressing both the parent's addiction and...  Read More

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Coordinating Across Correctional Community and VA Systems 1.25 credits

Applying the Collaborative Chronic Care Model to post incarceration healthcare and reentry support for veterans with mental health and substance use disorders

This study explores the application of the Collaborative Chronic Care Model (CCM) to improve healthcare coordination for veterans with mental health and substance use disorders (MHDs and SUDs) as they...  Read More

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The article explores the processes of addiction substitution and concurrent recovery among individuals recovering from gambling disorder. Through a mixed-method study involving semi-structured interviews with 185 participants, the study examines...  Read More

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The article evaluates the utility of the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) when applied to older adults. Using a Rasch model approach, the study analyzes data from older adults to...  Read More

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The article provides an in-depth analysis of factors influencing gambling behavior among older adults. Through a scoping review of existing literature, the authors aim to identify the individual, socio-cultural, environmental,...  Read More

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The article explores an integrative approach to treating addiction by using Schema Therapy (ST). The article proposes that addictive disorders are best addressed by treating them alongside comorbid conditions such...  Read More

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This study investigates the relationship between adolescents' engagement with simulated gambling games and their subsequent risk of developing gambling problems. Utilizing two adolescent samples from Australia, researchers found that participation...  Read More

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Substance Use in Pregnancy: 1.5 credits

Identifying Stigma and Improving Care

The article addresses the pervasive stigma faced by pregnant individuals who use substances, highlighting its detrimental impact on their care and outcomes. It explores how stigma, particularly among marginalized groups,...  Read More

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Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: 1 credit

A Distillation of a 2020 Cochrane Review for Clinicians and Policy Makers

This article provides a comprehensive review of the effectiveness and cost-benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and clinically delivered 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) interventions for alcohol use disorder (AUD). The review consolidates...  Read More

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This article discusses the cultural adaptation of a sobriety support smartphone app for Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) people. The research focuses on addressing the disproportionate burden of alcohol-related...  Read More

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This study investigates the roles of stress, cognitive function, and emotional (affective) responses as mechanisms contributing to opioid misuse in individuals with a history of interpersonal trauma, such as intimate...  Read More

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The article examines how negative reinforcement mechanisms contribute to methamphetamine use disorder. It reviews evidence from subjective experience, behavioral studies, neuroimaging, and event-related potentials to understand the processes that maintain...  Read More

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This review explores the pathways linking child maltreatment to the development of substance use and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) using a developmental psychopathology framework. It outlines various vulnerabilities associated with...  Read More

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The article reviews the effectiveness of various treatment approaches for internet addiction, sex addiction, and compulsive buying. The meta-analysis examines 91 studies involving 3,531 participants to assess the short-term and...  Read More

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The article systematically examines various opioid-related interventions provided to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) before, during, and after incarceration. The review synthesizes findings from 46 studies across different regions...  Read More

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The health risks of smoking are clear, and market and regulatory efforts have led to the rise of smokeless, heated, and vaping nicotine products. Since smoking-related diseases are caused by...  Read More

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Addiction and Autonomy 1.75 credits

Why emotional dysregulation in addiction impairs autonomy and why it matters

This article explores the relationship between addiction, emotional dysregulation, and autonomy. It challenges the prevailing view that addiction impairs autonomy only when addicts consume drugs against their will. Instead, it...  Read More

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This article addresses the emerging public health crisis of alcohol misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States, focusing on recent increases in binge drinking, heavy drinking, and...  Read More

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