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The Effect of Methylphenidate on Cognition in Patients with Comorbid Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Amphetamine Use Disorder: An Exploratory Single-Blinded within-Subject Study. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Christoffer Brynte,Maija Konstenius,Lotfi Khemiri,Amanda Bäcker,Joar Guterstam,Frances R Levin,Nitya Jayaram-Lindström,Johan Franck
INTRODUCTION Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) is associated with poor treatment outcomes. Two randomized controlled trials, utilizing robust doses of stimulants, demonstrated a significant effect on treatment outcomes in patients with ADHD/SUD. This study aimed to investigate differences in executive functioning and explore the dose-dependent
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Factorial, Construct, and Predictive Validity of the Motivation for Treatment Scale in Alcohol-Use Disorder Withdrawal Treatment. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Benjamin Strothmann,Ludwig Kraus,Levente Kriston,Jeanette Röhrig,Norbert Scherbaum,Angela Buchholz
INTRODUCTION The aim of the present study was to examine for the first time the factorial, construct, and predictive validity of the motivation for treatment (MfT) scale in a cohort of patients undergoing inpatient-qualified alcohol withdrawal treatment with the goal of referring patients to further treatment. The MfT scale has previously been evaluated in different settings of substance abuse treatment
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Alcohol and Nicotine Dependence and Time to Death in a General Adult Population: A Mortality Cohort Study. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Ulrich John,Hans-J Ürgen Rumpf,Monika Hanke,Christian Meyer
INTRODUCTION Findings from general population studies are lacking in regard to the co-occurrence of alcohol and nicotine dependence in relation to later mortality. The aim of this study was to analyze potential interactions of risky alcohol drinking, tobacco smoking, alcohol and nicotine dependence, and time until the first cigarette is smoked in the morning after awakening in the prediction of mortality
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Accuracy of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) for Screening on Comorbid Internalizing Disorders among Youth in Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Christina Moska,Anna E Goudriaan,Peter Blanken,Vincent Hendriks
INTRODUCTION Major depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most prevalent comorbid mental disorders in youth addiction treatment. Hence, screening for these internalizing disorders should be part of the standard routine at intake in substance use disorder treatment. We investigated the usefulness of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) as
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The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences on People in Opiate Agonist Treatment: The Importance of Feeling Unloved. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 David McDonagh,Jan de Vries,Catherine Cominskey
INTRODUCTION Adults in opiate agonist treatment (OAT) often have a background of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and are more likely to be exposed to a variety of risks that may trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Summative ACE scores are often used to identify individuals at risk of PTSD and continued substance use. What has not been addressed is whether specific ACE factors are exerting
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The Impact of Cue-Elicited Multisensory Imagery on Alcohol Craving: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Ceyda Kiyak,Paolo Deluca,Sam Norton,Matilde E Simonetti,Emanuele Preti
INTRODUCTION Elaborated intrusion theory suggests that imagery is central to craving; however, the possibility that cue-elicited multisensory imagery produces such urges has not been studied enough in the literature. Thus, we investigated the role of cue-elicited multisensory imagery on alcohol craving in individuals who are hazardous and social drinkers compared to mental and neutral imagery conditions
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Association between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders in the Adolescent Population: A Cohort Study. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Regina Muñoz-Galán,Irene Lana-Lander,Marta Coronado,Lidia Segura,Joan Colom
INTRODUCTION According to the literature, early initiation to cannabis use and a dependent pattern of use are important risk factors for the development of mental health disorders. However, there are few cohort studies which look at the development of mental health disorders associated with cannabis use among young people with cannabis use disorder (CUD). The aim of the study was to determine the cumulative
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Incidence and Determinants of COVID-19 in Patients Seeking Treatment for Substance Use Disorder: A Patient-Based Linkage Study. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Irene Lana-Lander,Regina Muñoz-Galán,Jorge Palacio-Vieira,Xavier Majo-Roca,Elisenda Martínez-Carbonell,Robert Muga,Joan Colom
INTRODUCTION People with substance use disorder (SUD) may be at increased risk of COVID-19 infection. However, there is little evidence regarding the incidence of and determinants associated with infection in this group. The aims of the study were to determine the cumulative incidence of COVID-19 among people who sought treatment for heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and alcohol use disorder in Catalonia;
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Changes in Opioid Agonist Treatment Practice in Germany during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Have Physicians Done, and What Would They Like to Keep Doing? Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Kirsten Lehmann,Silke Kuhn,Bernd Schulte,Uwe Verthein
INTRODUCTION Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is the most common and most effective treatment option for persons with opioid use disorders (OUD). In Germany, the prescription of OAT medications is regulated by the Narcotic Drugs Prescription Ordinance. With the introduction of restrictions to contain the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the German OAT regulations have been amended to ensure a legal continuation of
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Education and Training in Addiction Medicine and Psychology across Europe: A EUFAS Survey. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Jørgen G Bramness,Marja Leonhardt,Geert Dom,Albert Batalla,Gerardo Flórez Menéndez,Karl Mann,Friedrich Martin Wurst,Marcin Wojnar,Colin Drummond,Emanuele Scafato,Antoni Gual,Cristina Maria Ribeiro,Olivier Cottencin,Ulrich Frischknecht,Benjamin Rolland
INTRODUCTION Training in addiction medicine and addiction psychology is essential to ensure the quality of treatment for patients with substance use disorders. Some earlier research has shown varying training between countries, but no comprehensive study of addiction training across Europe has been performed. The present study by the European Federation for Addiction Societies (EUFAS) aimed to fill
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Legal Approaches to New Psychoactive Substances: First Empirical Findings. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Jan van Amsterdam,Nicholas Burgess,Wim van den Brink
BACKGROUND Generic drug legislation, i.e., simultaneously banning groups of drugs, has been introduced worldwide to counteract the trade and use of emerging "new psychoactive substances" (NPSs) more effectively. SUMMARY The potential and de facto positive and negative effects of generic drug legislation have been described using an analysis based on documented evaluations of the experiences in the
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Concomitant Drug Use among Opioid-Dependent Patients with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Does Methylphenidate Merit a Trial? Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Letizia Tschudi,Sebastian Karl Maximilian Fischer,Evgeniy Perlov,Markus R Baumgartner,Michael Soyka,Thomas Jörg Müller,Erich Seifritz,Jochen Mutschler
INTRODUCTION Concomitant drug use is common among opioid-dependent patients in maintenance therapy. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common comorbidity among opioid users, is associated with a higher risk of concomitant drug use. Earlier studies showed that methylphenidate (MPH) can reduce cocaine consumption among patients with ADHD. The use of MPH as an agonist-replacement or maintenance
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The Moderating Role of Sex in the Relation between Cue-Induced Craving and Resting-State Functional Connectivity in the Salience Network of Non-Clinically Diagnosed Drinkers. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Insan Firdaus,Annet M Kleiboer,Anja C Huizink,Anne Marije Kaag
INTRODUCTION Previous research indicates a relation between craving and increased connectivity in the resting-state salience network. However, the link between cue-induced craving and connectivity in the salience network remains unclear. Further investigation is needed to understand the effect of sex on the relationship between cue-induced craving and the salience network. We investigated the role
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Effects of Acute Exercise on Affect, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem in Poly-Substance Dependent Inpatients. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Maren Mikkelsen Ellingsen,Thomas Clausen,Sunniva Launes Johannesen,Egil W Martinsen,Mats Hallgren
INTRODUCTION Negative affect and anxiety frequently precede the onset of drug use in those with substance use disorder (SUD). Low self-esteem may increase the risk of relapse. We examined the short-term effects of exercise on affect, anxiety, and self-esteem in inpatients with poly-SUD. METHODS This is a multicenter randomized control trial (RCT) with a crossover design. Thirty-eight inpatients (37
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Cause-Specific Mortality among Patients in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Multiple Settings: A Prospective Comparative Cohort Study. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Desiree Eide,Svetlana Skurtveit,Thomas Clausen,Morten Hesse,Viktor Mravčík,Blanka Nechanská,Gabriela Rolova,Birgitte Thylstrup,Christian Tjagvad,Abdu Kedir Seid,Ingvild Odsbu,Roman Gabrhelík
INTRODUCTION Among people receiving current or previous opioid maintenance treatment (OMT), the leading cause of premature death is an opioid overdose. However, other causes of mortality remain high in this group. An understanding of causes of deaths across multiple settings can be useful in informing more comprehensive prevention responses. The aim of this study was to describe all non-overdose causes
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Towards a New Definition of the Typical Day in the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test-Consumption. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Annelien Esselink,Rob H L M Bovens,Dike H M Van de Mheen,Maurice J W Gesthuizen,Jolanda J P Mathijssen
INTRODUCTION The standard screening instrument for alcohol problems in the current primary care, the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C), contains a question about alcohol consumption "on a typical day." Since this is a term that leaves room for multiple interpretations and the differences between alcohol consumption on weekends and weekdays are not taken into account, this
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Rescue Analgesia for Opioid-Dependent Individuals on Opioid Agonist Treatment during Hospitalization: Adherence to Guideline Treatment. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Isabelle Arnet,Kenneth M Dürsteler,Christine Jaiteh,Florian Grossmann,Kurt E Hersberger
INTRODUCTION Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is the first-line treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Simultaneously, opioids are essential medicines in acute pain management. The literature is scarce on acute pain management in individuals with OUD, and guidelines are controversial for patients on OAT. We aimed at analyzing rescue analgesia in opioid-dependent individuals on OAT during hospitalization
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High-Risk Gaming Is Associated with Frequent Substance Use: An Exploratory Survey among Young Adults. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Francesco Di Carlo,Valeria Verrastro,Maria Chiara Alessi,Antonella Sociali,Arianna Ida Altomare,Chiara Di Natale,Gianfranco Stigliano,Andrea Miuli,Aliseo Lalli,Gilberto Di Petta,Stefania Chiappini,Mauro Pettorruso,Henrietta Bowden-Jones,Mark D Griffiths,Giovanni Martinotti
INTRODUCTION Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging condition within the field of behavioural addictions. IGD has been demonstrated to be highly comorbid with many other mental health disorders. Among these, substance use has been associated with IGD, and there are underlying similarities between behavioural addictions and substance use disorders. The main aims of the present study were (i)
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What Do Young Adults Expect from the Recreational Use of Ecstasy (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine/Molly)? A Latent Class Analysis of a Convenience Sample of Dutch Young Adults. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Martha Charlotta de Jonge,Andrea Johanna Bukman,Tom Ter Bogt,Simone Arianne Onrust,Marloes Kleinjan
INTRODUCTION This study offers insights into Dutch young people's expected social and personal consequences of ecstasy use. Substance use expectancies are assumed to be an essential component in explaining substance use behaviour and, therefore, the development of effective substance use prevention and treatment strategies. METHOD Dutch young adults with an online interest in drug-related social media
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Internet Use Disorders: Subjective Importance of Online Friends in the Context of Real-Life Social Support and Comorbid Mental Disorders. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-23 Hannah Schmidt,Gallus Bischof,Anja Bischof,Ulrich John,Christian Meyer,Florian Rehbein,Bettina Besser,Dominique Brandt,Svenja Orlowski,Hans-Jürgen Rumpf
INTRODUCTION Previous studies analyzing friendships with people only known through the Internet mainly focused on quantitative aspects (e.g., the number of online friends or the time spent with them). Little is known about the perceived quality of online compared to real-life friends in individuals with an Internet use disorder (IUD). This study aimed to analyze associations of the increased subjective
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Cannabis Consumers' View of Regulated Access to Recreational Cannabis: A Multisite Survey in Switzerland. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Monika Müller,Edith Paula Mészáros,Marc Walter,Lavinia Baltes-Flückiger,Marcus Herdener,Reto Auer,Gabriel Thorens,Stephane Rothen,Carlos Nordt,Daniele Zullino
INTRODUCTION There is considerable effort in legalizing recreational use of cannabis globally. The successful implementation of a program of regulated access to recreational cannabis (PRAC) depends on the consumers' engagement. The aim of this study was to examine the acceptability of twelve different regulatory aspects by cannabis users including those obtaining cannabis from the illicit market and
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Injuries, Poisonings, and Other External Causes of Morbidity among Drug Crime Offenders: A Follow-Up Study of Former Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatients Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Mikaela Kontu, Helina Hakko, Kaisa Riala, Pirkko Riipinen
Introduction: Criminal offenders have high incidences of injury- and substance-related emergency department visits. Very few studies focus on drug crime offenders or the medical specialties involved in treating these offenders. We aimed to study how drug crime offenders’ treatment events in specialized health care due to injuries, poisonings, or other external causes of morbidity differed from treatment
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High Incidence of Signs of Neuropathy and Self-Reported Substance Use Disorder for Nitrous Oxide in Patients Intoxicated with Nitrous Oxide Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Johanna J. Nugteren – Van Lonkhuyzen, Lot van der Ben, Irma S. van den Hengel- Koot, Dylan W. de Lange, Antoinette J.H.P. van Riel, Laura Hondebrink
Introduction: The number of patients with excessive nitrous oxide (N2O) use and neurological disorders has been rising, indicating an addictive potential of N2O. We studied the incidence of self-reported substance use disorder (SUD)-related symptoms, signs of neuropathy, and the patterns of use in N2O-intoxicated patients. Methods: The Dutch Poisons Information Center (DPIC) provides information by
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Predicting the Users’ Level of Engagement with a Smartphone Application for Smoking Cessation: Randomized Trial and Machine Learning Analysis Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Germano Vera Cruz, Yasser Khazaal, Jean-François Etter
Introduction: Studies of the users’ engagement with smoking cessation application (apps) can help understand how these apps are used by smokers, in order to improve their reach and efficacy. Objective: The present study aimed at identifying the best predictors of the users’ level of engagement with a smartphone app for smoking cessation and at examining the relationships between predictors and outcomes
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Individual, Social, and Environmental Factors Associated with Different Patterns of Stimulant Use: A Cross-Sectional Study from Five European Countries Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Moritz Rosenkranz, Amy O'Donnell, Marcus-Sebastian Martens, Heike Zurhold, Peter Degkwitz, Nienke Liebregts, Miroslav Barták, Magdalena Rowicka, Uwe Verthein
Introduction: Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATSs) are the second most commonly consumed class of illicit drugs globally, but there is limited understanding of the precise factors associated with problematic versus controlled ATS consumption. This exploratory study aimed to identify which individual, social, and environmental factors are associated with different patterns of ATS use over time. Methods:
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Frequency of and Factors Associated with the Presence of a History of Probable Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Population of Patients with Sex Addiction Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-21 Benoît Schreck, Camille Forcier, Marianne Balem, Clémence Cabelguen, juliette leboucher, Marie Grall-Bronnec, Gaëlle Challet-Bouju
Introduction: Since the first description of sex addiction (SA) by Carnes, research on this problematic behaviour has continued to grow, and the association with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to be frequent. This study aimed to estimate the frequency of a history of probable ADHD in a population of patients with SA and to explore the factors associated with it. Methods: One
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Performance on Cognitive Screening Tests and Long-Term Substance Use Outcomes in Patients with Polysubstance Use Disorder Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Jens Hetland, Egon Hagen, Astri J. Lundervold, Aleksander H. Erga
Introduction: Cognitive impairments among patients with substance use disorders are prevalent and associated with adverse treatment outcomes. However, knowledge of the predictive value of broad cognitive screening instruments on long-term treatment outcomes is limited. The present study aimed to examine the predictive value of measures from the Montreal Cognitive Assessment® (MoCA®), Wechsler Abbreviated
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Patients’ Perspectives on the Development of Prescription Opioid Use Disorder in Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Lisa E.M. Davies, Ellen S. Koster, Katinka F.M. Damen, Harmen Beurmanjer, Arnt F.A. Schellekens, Marcel L. Bouvy
Introduction: In the past decade, prescription opioid use increased exponentially and concomitantly opioid use disorders (OUD) are becoming more common. Several risk factors for developing OUD have been identified, but little is known regarding the patients’ perspective on developing a prescription OUD. Methods: We recruited 25 adults undergoing treatment for prescription OUD. In-depth, semi-structured
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The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns on Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Smoking Behaviour in South Africa: A National Survey Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Witness Mapanga, Ashleigh Craig, Asanda Mtintsilana, Siphiwe N. Dlamini, Justin Du Toit, Lisa J. Ware, Shane A. Norris
Introduction: During the first phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdowns in South Africa (SA), both alcohol and tobacco were considered non-essential goods and their sales were initially prohibited and further restricted to certain days and timeframes. This study investigates self-reported changes in alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking behaviour in the general population during the
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An Eye Tracking Investigation of Young People’s Gaze Behaviour to Gambling and Non-Gambling Moving Adverts Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Tochukwu Onwuegbusi, Amanda Roberts, Stephen Sharman, Todd Hogue
Introduction: Data from several areas of public health (e.g., harmful alcohol and tobacco) are consistent with the assertion that children’s exposure to advertising strategies increases intention to consume such products. Most studies have measured self-rated impact of gambling advertising using questionnaires. Given that gambling advertisements come in different forms such as print media/television
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Using Direct and Indirect Estimates for Alcohol-Attributable Mortality: A Modelling Study Using the Example of Lithuania Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Jürgen Rehm, Huan Jiang, Kawon Victoria Kim, Robin Room, Pol Rovira, Kevin David Shield, Alexander Tran, Shannon Lange, Mindaugas Štelemėkas
Introduction: Comparative risk assessments (CRAs) for alcohol use are based on indirect estimates of attributable harm, and usually combine country-specific exposure estimates and global risk relations derived from meta-analyses. CRAs for Eastern European countries, such as Lithuania, base their risk relations not on global risk relations, but on a large Russian cohort study. The availability of a
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Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use Patterns and Steroid Use Disorders in a Sample of Male Gym Visitors Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-02
Introduction: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and other image- and performance-enhancing drugs is a growing public health concern. AAS use is associated with various physical and mental harms, including cardiovascular risks, cognitive deficiencies, and dependence. The aim of this study was to determine whether patterns of AAS use and other variables are associated with the presence of
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Assessing the Effect of an Inpatient Smoking Cessation Brief Intervention Tool on Long-Term Smoking Cessation Rates and Patient Interest for Nicotine Replacement Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Kathryn Vitangcol, Cheneal Puljevic, Centaine Snoswell
Introduction: Smoking cessation among hospital inpatients is essential to reduce risk of surgical complications and all-cause mortality. In the Australian state of Queensland, the Smoking Cessation Clinical Pathway (SCCP), a brief intervention tool, has been used by clinical staff in public hospitals to uniformly support patients to quit smoking since 2015. This study aims to assess the effect of the
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Seasonality and Delirium Tremens in Hospitalized Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Ildikó Katalin Pribék, Bettina Kata Kádár, Lea Péter, Júlia Daróczy, András Bajsz, Csenge Sára Kovács, Ildikó Demeter, Zoltán Janka, Róbert Urbán, Zsolt Demetrovics, Bence András Lázár, Ildikó Kovács, János Kálmán, Bálint Andó
Introduction: Due to the high rate of mortality, recognizing the contributing factors of alcohol-related delirium tremens (DT), which is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal state (AWS) is pivotal in clinical settings. Previous studies suggested relationship between seasonality and other types of delirium; however, to our knowledge, this is the first empirical study which examined the role of
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Systematic Client Feedback in Youth Mental Health and Addiction Care: A Controlled Study Comparing Two Treatment Cohorts Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Patty van Benthem, Renske Spijkerman, Peter Blanken, Albert Boon, Robert Vermeiren, Vincent Hendriks
Introduction: We investigated the value of systematic client feedback in youth mental health and addiction care. In the present study, we examined whether a client feedback intervention would result in improved therapeutic alliance and treatment outcomes. Methods: Two hundred and four adolescents participated in the study using a – non-randomized – between-group A/B design. In the first study group
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Self-Assessment of Addiction Medicine Core Competencies in Four Year Groups of Psychiatrists in Training: Efficacy of the Addiction Medicine Training Needs Assessment Scale in a Local Training Context Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 W.J. Lucas Pinxten, Darius Jokūbonis, Virginija Adomaitiene, Darius Leskauskas, Giel J.M. Hutschemaekers, Cornelis A.J. De Jong
Background: In addiction medicine training, self-assessment is increasingly used to support self-regulation learning by identifying standards of excellence, competence gaps, and training needs. To ensure psychiatrists in Lithuania also develop specific addiction competencies, the Lithuanian Health Sciences University faculty in Kaunas developed an addiction psychiatry curriculum. Objectives: The aim
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Feasibility and Short-Term Effects of Low-Threshold Opioid Substitution Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Hamburg, Germany Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Fabian Vorberg, Jens Reimer, Uwe Verthein
Introduction: After rapidly opening up a low-threshold clinic to support heavily opioid-dependent persons at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020 in Hamburg (Germany), this non-interventional study evaluated the feasibility and short-term effects of opioid substitution treatment (OST). The low-threshold concept was customized for the pandemic situation and is the first of its kind in
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Acknowledgement to Reviewers Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-13
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What Predicts Treatment Adherence and Low-Risk Drinking? An Exploratory Study of Internet Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorders Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Christopher Sundström, Niels Eék, Martin Kraepelien, Viktor Kaldo, Anne H. Berman
Introduction: Internet interventions for alcohol problems are effective, but not all participants are helped. Further, the importance of adherence has often been neglected in research on internet interventions for alcohol problems. Prediction analysis can help in prospectively assessing participants’ probability of success, and ideally, this information could be used to tailor internet interventions
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Combination of Two Behavioral Techniques Reduces Craving in Problematic Alcohol Consumption by One Third: A Randomized Controlled Trial Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Steffen Moritz, Anja S. Göritz, Simone Kühn, Josefine Gehlenborg
Introduction: Craving alcohol is a core symptom of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and an important target for treatment. A new line of treatment for AUD aims at overriding the urge to consume alcohol by changing implicit cognitions via approach bias modification (ApBM). In a prior study, we tested a variant of ApBM called imaginal retraining, which reduced craving. As addiction and body-focused repetitive
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Neurochemical Correlates of Cue Reactivity in Individuals with Excessive Smartphone Use Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-05
Background: Excessive smartphone use (ESU), that is, a pattern of smartphone use that shows specific features of addictive behavior, has increasingly attracted societal and scientific interest in the past years. On the neurobiological level, ESU has recently been related to structural and functional variation in reward and salience processing networks, as shown by, for example, aberrant patterns of
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Neurochemical Correlates of Cue Reactivity in Individuals with Excessive Smartphone Use Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Gudrun M. Henemann, Mike M. Schmitgen, Nadine D. Wolf, Dusan Hirjak, Katharina M. Kubera, Fabio Sambataro, Tagrid Lemenager, Julian Koenig, Robert Christian Wolf
Background: Excessive smartphone use (ESU), that is, a pattern of smartphone use that shows specific features of addictive behavior, has increasingly attracted societal and scientific interest in the past years. On the neurobiological level, ESU has recently been related to structural and functional variation in reward and salience processing networks, as shown by, for example, aberrant patterns of
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New Editorship of European Addiction Research Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30
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Farewell for Ambros Uchtenhagen Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Michael Krausz, Michael P. Schaub, Wim van den Brink
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COVID-19-Related Death in Patients with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30
Background: People with substance or alcohol use disorders (SUDs/AUDs) are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection than the general population, but the evidence of COVID-19-related mortality in these patients is unclear. Objectives: The aim of the study was to verify whether patients with AUD and SUD have a higher mortality rate for COVID-19-related mortality compared to the general population
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New Editorship of European Addiction Research Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30
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Farewell for Ambros Uchtenhagen Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30
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COVID-19-Related Death in Patients with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30
Background: People with substance or alcohol use disorders (SUDs/AUDs) are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection than the general population, but the evidence of COVID-19-related mortality in these patients is unclear. Objectives: The aim of the study was to verify whether patients with AUD and SUD have a higher mortality rate for COVID-19-related mortality compared to the general population
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COVID-19-Related Death in Patients with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders. Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Raimondo Maria Pavarin,Dario Consonni,Fabio Lucchi,Paolo Pandolfi,Silvia Marani,Francesco Palmese,Marco Domenicali
BACKGROUND People with substance or alcohol use disorders (SUDs/AUDs) are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection than the general population, but the evidence of COVID-19-related mortality in these patients is unclear. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to verify whether patients with AUD and SUD have a higher mortality rate for COVID-19-related mortality compared to the general population
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Morbidity through 3 Years of Age in Children of Women Using Methamphetamine during Pregnancy: A National Registry Study Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-24
Background: There is a lack of studies on methamphetamine (MA) exposure and morbidity in children beyond the perinatal period. Objectives: We compared morbidity in children (0–3 years) with prenatal MA exposure to opioid-exposed and to non-exposed children. Methods: We used data from a Czech nationwide, registry-based cohort study (2000–2014). Children, who reached 3 years of age, of mothers hospitalized
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Morbidity through 3 Years of Age in Children of Women Using Methamphetamine during Pregnancy: A National Registry Study Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-24
Background: There is a lack of studies on methamphetamine (MA) exposure and morbidity in children beyond the perinatal period. Objectives: We compared morbidity in children (0–3 years) with prenatal MA exposure to opioid-exposed and to non-exposed children. Methods: We used data from a Czech nationwide, registry-based cohort study (2000–2014). Children, who reached 3 years of age, of mothers hospitalized
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Effect of Past Pharmacotherapy for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Substance Use Disorder Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-04
Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a considerable public health problem. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently occurs in patients with SUD. Several studies demonstrated that ADHD constitutes a significant risk factor for the development of SUDs and suggest that childhood ADHD pharmacotherapy might help prevent development of SUD. Objectives: The study aimed to explore
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Effect of Past Pharmacotherapy for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Substance Use Disorder Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-04 Corné Coetzee, Arnt F.A. Schellekens, Ilse Truter, Anneke Meyer
Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a considerable public health problem. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently occurs in patients with SUD. Several studies demonstrated that ADHD constitutes a significant risk factor for the development of SUDs and suggest that childhood ADHD pharmacotherapy might help prevent development of SUD. Objectives: The study aimed to explore
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Affordability of Alcoholic Beverages in the European Union Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-14 Carolin Kilian, Jakob Manthey, Maria Neufeld, Jürgen Rehm
Background: From a public health perspective, alcohol taxation should be designed to reduce alcohol affordability and thus alcohol consumption and related harms. Objectives: In this brief report, we estimate alcohol affordability in European Union Member States and associated countries and investigate whether affordability is related to national alcohol excise duties. Method: Beverage-specific affordability
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Affordability of Alcoholic Beverages in the European Union Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-14
Background: From a public health perspective, alcohol taxation should be designed to reduce alcohol affordability and thus alcohol consumption and related harms. Objectives: In this brief report, we estimate alcohol affordability in European Union Member States and associated countries and investigate whether affordability is related to national alcohol excise duties. Method: Beverage-specific affordability
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Does the Augmentation of Trauma Informed Hatha Yoga Increase the Effect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders on Psychopathological Strain of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder? Results of a Quasi-Experimental Study Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-10 Alisa Riegler, Jan Malte Bumb, Christian Wisch, Rilana Schuster, Iris Reinhard, Sabine Hoffmann, Ulrich Frischknecht, Frank Enning, Christian Schmahl, Falk Kiefer, Anne Koopmann
Background: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most common personality disorders among persons with substance use disorders (SUDs) and is characterized by severe clinical symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate if the effect of dialectical behavior therapy for substance use disorders (DBT-S) inpatient treatment on psychopathological symptom load in patients suffering from
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Does the Augmentation of Trauma Informed Hatha Yoga Increase the Effect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders on Psychopathological Strain of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder? Results of a Quasi-Experimental Study Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-10
Background: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most common personality disorders among persons with substance use disorders (SUDs) and is characterized by severe clinical symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate if the effect of dialectical behavior therapy for substance use disorders (DBT-S) inpatient treatment on psychopathological symptom load in patients suffering from
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Adolescents’ Alcohol Use and Related Expectancies before and during the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from the Nationwide MyLife Study Eur. Addict. Res. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Jasmina Burdzovic Andreas, Geir Scott Brunborg
Introduction: We examined a range of alcohol use indicators among Norwegian adolescents before and during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We examined two cohorts of Norwegian 16-year-olds from the nationwide MyLife study who entered high school in fall 2020 (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic cohort; n = 915) and fall 2019/18 (i.e., prepandemic cohort; n = 1,621). Through e-surveys, adolescents reported