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Examining Profiles and Treatment Outcomes in Dual Diagnosis: Comparison of Coordinated Treatment With Mental Health Services Versus Addiction Center Alone: A Real-World Data Analysis J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Cinta Mancheño-Velasco, Marta Narváez-Camargo, Daniel Dacosta-Sánchez, Manuel Sánchez-García, Óscar M. Lozano
Objective: The aim of this work was to examine the profile and treatment outcomes of patients with dual pathology depending on whether the patients were attending addiction centers or are being tre...
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Evaluating Alcohol Use Severity in Terms of Cigarette Smoking-Related Processes and Anxiety/Depression Among Adult Latinx Smokers J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Michael J. Zvolensky, Justin M. Shepherd, Bryce K. Clausen, Brooke Y. Redmond, Marcel de Dios, Miguel Ángel Cano
Objective. Although empirical work focused on smoking-drinking comorbidity among Latinx persons is growing, no work has explored the relation between alcohol use severity in terms of co-occurring s...
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Addressing the Challenges of Kratom Regulation in Taiwan: A Public Health Perspective J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Lien-Chung Wei
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Pain Intensity, Pain-Related Anxiety, and Hazardous Drinking Among Individuals With PTSD J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Sarah E. Polhill, Emma C. Lape, Alexa G. Deyo, T. Smit, M. J. Zvolensky, Emily L. Zale, Joseph W. Ditre
Evidence suggests that pain intensity may be indirectly linked to hazardous drinking and PTSD symptom severity via pain-related anxiety. The goal of this analysis was to test the hypotheses in a po...
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Destination Matters More: Relapse following Hospital-Based Treatment of Substance Use Disorders With and Without Co-Occurring Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Magalí Andreu, Mercè Balcells-Olivero, Noelia Alcaraz, Oriol Marco, Laura Bueno, Antoni Gual, Pablo Barrio
Objectives: Addressing substance use in psychiatric care encounters significant barriers, but the emergence of specialized services offers an opportunity to advance and scale up the integration of ...
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Introduction to Part 2 of the Special Issue on Trauma and Substance Misuse J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Daniel J. O. Roche, Katherine T. Foster
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 20, No. 1, 2024)
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Highlights for the Journal of Dual Diagnosis in 2023 J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 E. Sherwood Brown
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 20, No. 1, 2024)
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A Harm Reduction Framework for Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and Trauma-Related Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Benjamin S. Israel, Annabelle M. Belcher, Julian D. Ford
The opioid epidemic has exposed a gulf in mental health research, treatment, and policy: Most patients with comorbid trauma-related disorder (TRD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) (TRD + OUD) remain u...
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Progesterone Attenuates the Stress Response in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – A Pilot Study J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Elizabeth Ralevski, Jenelle Newcomb, Emily Pisani, Diana DeNegre, MacKenzie Peltier, Jane Serrita Jane, Gihyun Yoon, Ismene Petrakis
Evidence from laboratory studies suggests that progesterone may be effective in reducing stress and craving, and may improve cognitive performance in smokers and individuals with cocaine dependence...
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Examining the Temporal Relation between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Heavy Drinking among Veterans Receiving Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Christina Balderrama-Durbin, Eileen P. Barden, Melissa V. Gates, Jessica Hill, Nadine R. Mastroleo, Kyle Possemato, Paul R. King, Sheila A. M. Rauch
Evidence for the use of integrated treatments targeting co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorders is steadily growing. However, limited work has evaluated the temp...
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Substance Use after Completion of an Intensive Treatment Program with Concurrent Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use among Veterans: Examining the Role of PTSD Symptoms J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Laura E. Watkins, Samantha C. Patton, Tiffany Wilcox, Karen Drexler, Sheila A. M. Rauch, Barbara O. Rothbaum
Substance use disorders (SUDs) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are costly and highly co-occurring diagnoses, particularly among veterans, suggesting a need to understand this comorbidity a...
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Associations among Trauma Exposure, Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Alcohol Use in Black/African American Treatment-Seeking Adults J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Dezarie Moskal, Melanie E. Bennett, Russell M. Marks, Daniel J. O. Roche
Black/African American (AA) individuals are a group at risk for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and alcohol use due to unique cultural and system-level barriers. Although...
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Prevalence, Characteristics, and Reasons for Kratom Use among Psychiatrically Ill Inpatients Who Use Substances J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Cornel N. Stanciu, Saeed Ahmed, Zouina Sarfraz, Nirav Nimavat, Christopher J. Healey, Oliver Grundmann, Jonathan R. Ballard, Jack Henningfield
Despite kratom impacting neurobiological systems involved in psychiatric disorders, little is known about the prevalence of use among patients with severe psychopathologies. Here, we investigated t...
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Integrative Pharmacology in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Jack Donlon, Pooja Kumari, Sajoy P. Varghese, Michael Bai, Ori David Florentin, Emma D. Frost, John Banks, Niyathi Vadlapatla, Olivia Kam, Mujeeb U. Shad, Shafiqur Rahman, Osama A. Abulseoud, Trevor W. Stone, Maju Mathew Koola
The detrimental physical, mental, and socioeconomic effects of substance use disorders (SUDs) have been apparent to the medical community for decades. However, it has become increasingly urgent in ...
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Trauma and Substance Misuse: Charting Heterogeneity in Comorbidity Dynamics, Vulnerable Populations, and Treatment Adaptation J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Daniel J. O. Roche, Katherine T. Foster
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 19, No. 4, 2023)
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Mental Health Clinician Practices and Perspectives on Treating Adults with Co-Occurring Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Anka A. Vujanovic, Sudie E. Back, Samuel J. Leonard, Lyndsey Zoller, Debra L. Kaysen, Sonya B. Norman, Julianne C. Flanagan, Joy M. Schmitz, Patricia Resick
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) commonly co-occur and represent a complex, challenging clinical comorbidity. Meta-analytic studies and systematic reviews sugg...
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Alcohol Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Nurses during the Early Months of COVID-19 J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 J. Gayle Beck, Mya E. Bowen, Rimsha Majeed, Bre’Anna L. Free, Timothy A. Brown, Bonnie Brown, Todd Farchione
The current study examined associations of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, and generalized anxiety disorder [GAD] with alcohol consumption and drinking to cope in a sa...
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Co-Occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Alcohol Use Behaviors: The Mediating Role of Drinking to Cope with PTSD Symptoms J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Mara L. Ferrie, Abby Lheureux, Anka A. Vujanovic, Michael J. Zvolensky, Amanda M. Raines
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and hazardous drinking often co-occur. One widely acknowledged explanation for this co-occurrence is the self-medication hypothesis. However, only one ...
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PTSD Symptom Severity and Alcohol Use among Firefighters: The Role of Emotion Regulation Difficulties J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Samuel J. Leonard, Shelby J. McGrew, Antoine Lebeaut, Anka A. Vujanovic
Heightened rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and alcohol use have been documented among firefighters. Emotion regulation difficulties (ERD) are clinically relevant to both PTSD...
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Monotonic Association of Increasing Past-Year Substance Use Disorder across a Four-Level Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Hierarchy in a Nationwide Sample J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Oluwole Jegede, Ajay Manhapra, Bin Zhou, Taeho Greg Rhee, Robert A. Rosenheck
There is limited information on the differences in the association of substance use disorders (SUD) with four clinically relevant hierarchical groups based on trauma exposure and its consequences (...
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Factors Associated with High-Risk Substance Use in Persons Receiving Psychiatric Treatment for a Primary Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder Diagnosis J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Orrin D. Ware, Justin C. Strickland, Kirsten E. Smith, Shannon M. Blakey, Kelly E. Dunn
Although mental health disorders and high-risk substance use frequently co-occur, they are typically investigated independently. Clinical trials focused on treatment for individuals with trauma- an...
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Tobacco and Illicit Drug Use and Drug Use Disorders Among Employees of Businesses Affected by the 9/11 Attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Carol S. North, Betty Pfefferbaum
To study the New York City area population after the September 11, 2001, 9/11 attacks, focusing on tobacco and drug use and drug use disorders. An abundance of research has identified the important...
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Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Cannabis Use-Related Adverse Psychosis Outcomes: A Public Mental Health-Oriented Evidence Review J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Benedikt Fischer, Wayne Hall, Thiago M. Fidalgo, Eva Hoch, Bernard Le Foll, Maria-Elena Medina-Mora, Jens Reimer, Philip G. Tibbo, Didier Jutras-Aswad
Abstract Objective: Cannabis use is increasingly normalized; psychosis is a major adverse health outcome. We reviewed evidence on cannabis use-related risk factors for psychosis outcomes at different stages toward recommendations for risk reduction by individuals involved in cannabis use. Methods: We searched primary databases for pertinent literature/data 2016 onward, principally relying on reviews
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Clarification Regarding the Scope of Research Papers Accepted by Journal of Dual Diagnosis J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 E. Sherwood Brown
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 19, No. 2-3, 2023)
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Scoping Review of Cannabis-Reduction Psychosocial Interventions and Reasons for Use among Young Adults with Psychosis J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Ryan Petros, Denise D. Walker, Adam Pierce, Maria Monroe-DeVita
Abstract Objective: No evidence-based intervention effectively reduces cannabis use in young adults with psychosis (YAP). To generate hypotheses about why, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize evidence about motivations for cannabis use and reduction/cessation for YAP and the psychosocial interventions trialed to identify possible gaps between motivations and interventive strategies. Methods:
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Transdiagnostic Processes Linking Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms to Alcohol Use Severity J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Kate Wolitzky-Taylor, Tanya Smit, Anka A. Vujanovic, Michael J. Zvolensky
Abstract Objective: The high comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is well-established and complex. However, there is a need to explore transdiagnostic constructs that may underlie this association to better understand what accounts for this comorbidity and to inform treatment development. Method: Thus, the present study utilized a large, cross-sectional
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“It’s Stable but Not Stable”: A Conceptual Framework of Subjective Housing Stability Definition Among Individuals with Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Yeqing Yuan, Deborah Padgett, Helle Thorning, Jennifer Manuel
Abstract Objective: Despite increasing efforts to improve housing stability, research has largely defined housing stability in a narrow sense and heavily relied on objective measures, such as housing types and housing duration. The present study constructed a conceptual framework for a subjective housing stability definition from the perspectives of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance
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Goals and Reasons for Entering Inpatient Withdrawal Treatment, and Perceptions of Help Received J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Jing Wang, Frank P. Deane, Peter J. Kelly, Laura D. Robinson
Abstract Objective Abstinence has been the primary treatment goal for alcohol and other drug (AOD) users attending withdrawal treatment. However, other outcomes including harm reduction have also been identified. This observational study aimed to describe participants’ goals and reasons for seeking inpatient withdrawal treatment and compare the needs of clients with comorbid mental health problems
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Post-Cessation Weight Gain among Smokers with Depression Predicts Smoking Relapse J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Andrea Krotter, Gema Aonso-Diego, Ángel García-Pérez, Gloria García-Fernández, Roberto Secades-Villa
Abstract Objective: Weight gain (WG) is one of the most widespread consequences of smoking cessation, although there is a great variability of post-cessation weight changes among smokers. Its approach is critical because it depicts an important barrier to trying to quit smoking and because it has been considered as a long-term predictor of relapse. Notwithstanding, little is known about post-cessation
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Differences in Behavioral Health Clinician Comfort Discussing Medication to Treat Substance Use Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Maanasa Bandla, Han Yue, Victoria R. Mail, Richy Villa, Amy M. Yule
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 19, No. 2-3, 2023)
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A Qualitative Assessment of the Treatment Needs of Women with Concurrent Eating and Substance Use Disorders in a Residential Setting J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Elspeth Humphreys, Tessa Ladner, Jenna van Draanen
Abstract Objectives: Eating and substance use disorders (SUD) are generally treated separately, leaving eating disorders (ED) overlooked within substance use treatment. The frequent co-occurrence of SUD and ED is well documented. Despite their many similarities and frequent co-occurrence, these two disorder types continue to be largely treated separately–either sequentially, with the most severe disorder
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Reviewers for Journal of Dual Diagnosis J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-01-19
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 19, No. 1, 2023)
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Journal of Dual Diagnosis: Highlights From 2022 J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 E. Sherwood Brown
Published in Journal of Dual Diagnosis: research and practice in substance abuse comorbidity (Vol. 19, No. 1, 2023)
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Posttraumatic Stress, Alcohol Use, and Alcohol Use Motives among Non-Hispanic Black/African American College Students: The Role of Emotion Regulation J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-12-30 Shelby J. McGrew, Amanda M. Raines, Rheeda L. Walker, Samuel J. Leonard, Anka A. Vujanovic
Abstract Objective The associations between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity, alcohol use, and alcohol use motives are well-established. Emotion regulation difficulties have been implicated in the association between PTSD symptoms and alcohol use. A dearth of empirical work, however, has examined these associations among Black/African American college students, a population with
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Sleep and Rest-Activity Rhythms in Recovering Patients with Severe Concurrent Mental and Substance Use Disorder: A Pilot Study J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-12-29 Myriam Juda, Joanna Pater, Ralph E. Mistlberger, Christian G. Schütz
Abstract Objective: Mental health and substance use disorders are commonly associated with disrupted sleep and circadian rest-activity rhythms. How these disorders in combination relate to sleep and circadian organization is not well studied. We provide here the first quantitative assessment of sleep and rest-activity rhythms in inpatients with complex concurrent disorders, taking into account categories
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Experiences Using Family or Peer Support for Smoking Cessation and Considerations for Support Interventions: A Qualitative Study in Persons With Mental Health Conditions J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Catherine S. Nagawa, Ian A. Lane, Maryann Davis, Bo Wang, Lori Pbert, Stephenie C. Lemon, Rajani S. Sadasivam
Abstract Background: The current study aimed to understand how people with mental health conditions who currently smoke or recently quit engaged with family members or peers when quitting and assessed interest in involving family or peers in cessation interventions. Methods: Adults with mental health conditions who smoke or had quit within the past 5 years were recruited from publicly funded mental
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Pain Intensity Moderates the Association between Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Problematic Alcohol Use among Emerging Adults J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Jafar Bakhshaie, Eric A. Storch, Andrew. H. Rogers, Michael J. Zvolensky
Abstract Objective: Emerging adulthood is a vulnerable period for problematic alcohol use, defined by a pattern of use associated with physical and functional impairment. Obsessive-compulsive psychopathology, which demonstrates high rates of onset in emerging adults, seems to be related to problematic alcohol use in this age group, consistent with research among the general population suggesting an
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A Qualitative Study Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Client Centred Care (CCC) in an Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Esther L. Davis, Isabella Ingram, Frank P. Deane, Mark Buckingham, Danielle Breeze, Tayla Degan, Peter J. Kelly
Abstract Objective: Client centered care (CCC) is strongly advocated for improving the quality of health care. The aim of the current study was to explore client and staff perspectives of a new model of CCC implemented in a residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service. Specifically, the study aimed to (i) describe the defining features of CCC, and (ii) describe the benefits and challenges
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Drug-Free Community Support in Inpatients with Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Use Problems J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Alexis Hammond, Marcelo Batkis, Phoebe Rostov, Haijuan Yan, Michael Kidorf
Abstract Objective: This study evaluated the presence of drug-free family and friends in the social networks of patients treated in an inpatient setting for co-occurring psychiatric disorders and substance use problems. Methods: Social network interviews were conducted with inpatients at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Acute Psychiatric Unit with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and substance use problems
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A Review of Digital Interventions to Decrease Cannabis Use Among Patients With Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-09-30 Laura Whiteley, Elizabeth M. Olsen, Kayla K. Haubrick, Chaerim Kang, Ian Vaughan, Larry K. Brown
Abstract Objective Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with an elevated risk for psychiatric disorders and symptoms, contributing to poor health outcomes and increased medical costs. Unfortunately, interventions that simultaneously address cannabis use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders are limited in availability. Targeted digital interventions to reduce cannabis use could be beneficial
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Associations of Mental Health Measures and Retention in a Community-Based Perinatal Care Recovery Support Program for Women of Childbearing Age With Substance Use Disorder J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-09-29 Matthew Hodges, Joanna E. Chambers, Scott Denne, Sarah E. Wiehe, Qing Tang, Seho Park, Debra Litzelman
Abstract Objective: This research was undertaken to evaluate factors related to program retention among participants in a community-based peer recovery program for women of childbearing age with a history of substance use disorder. Methods: In all, 184 women of childbearing age with a history of substance use disorder were enrolled in a community-based peer recovery program. Half of the participants
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Changes in Alcohol Consumption following Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment for Hepatitis C in VA Patients with Comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Jessica E. Hoyt, Nikhil Teja, Tammy Jiang, Luke Rozema, Jiang Gui, Bradley V. Watts, Brian Shiner, Jaimie L. Gradus
Abstract Objective To investigate whether direct-acting antivirals (DAA) for hepatitis C viral infection (HCV): glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB), ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF), and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) are associated with reduced alcohol consumption among veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods We measured change in Alcohol
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Interpersonal Violence, PTSD, and Substance Use Types among Women Receiving Substance Use Treatment J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-07-08 Nada M. Goodrum, Donte L. Bernard, Angela D. Moreland
Abstract Objective: Many women receiving substance use treatment report histories of interpersonal violence (IV) victimization, including physical and sexual assault. IV is a risk factor for mental and behavioral health difficulties such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). Consistent with the self-medication hypothesis, PTSD may explain elevated SUD among IV survivors
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Substance Use Disorder and Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorder, PTSD, and Phobia Comorbidities Among Individuals Attending Residential Substance Use Treatment Settings J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-07-05 Laura D. Robinson, Frank P. Deane
Abstract Objective: Mental health comorbidities among individuals with a substance use disorder are common. This study provides an analysis of the prevalence, risk factors, and treatment outcomes (depression, anxiety and stress, and cravings) of individuals with comorbid depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and/or eating disorders attending
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Eosinophils to Lymphocytes Ratio (ELR) as a Potential Inflammatory Biomarker in Patients with Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-06-29 Elina Dirani, Rami Bou Khalil, Georges Raad, Sami Richa
Abstract Objective: It is well-established that Bipolar Disorder (BD) has comorbidity with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and could present the same symptoms of an underlying diagnosis of BD, therefore delaying the proper relevant treatment. Recent studies show the occurrence of alterations in the circulating levels of inflammatory mediators in patients dealing with AUD as well as those with BD. The objective
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Implementing Chronic Care Model Treatments for Cigarette Dependence in Community Mental Health Clinics J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-06-28 Sandra J. Japuntich, Melissa Adkins-Hempel, Carina Lundtvedt, Sara J. Becker, Sarah A. Helseth, Steven S. Fu, Jennifer Tidey, A. Eden Evins, Rebekah Pratt
Abstract Objective: Tobacco use is rarely addressed in community mental healthcare settings, despite its high prevalence among people with serious mental illness. The aim of the current study was to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the feasibility of chronic care management strategies for tobacco dependence in community mental health centers (CMHCs). Chronic care strategies evaluated included
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PTSD Avoidance Symptoms Associated With Alcohol Craving in Treatment-Seeking Veteran Population J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-06-27 Aidan J. Flynn, Gabriella Y. Navarro, Heather K. Basehore
Abstract Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most frequently treated behavioral health conditions within the Department of Veterans Affairs and often co-occurs with alcohol or substance use. Past research suggests that alcohol and/or substance use may be used to cope with PTSD symptoms but there are inconsistent findings in how specific PTSD symptom clusters are associated
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Multimodal Correlates of Cannabis Use among U.S. Veterans with Bipolar Disorder: An Integrated Study of Clinical, Cognitive, and Functional Outcomes J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-04-17 Alexandria Selloni, Gagandeep Bhatia, Mohini Ranganathan, Joao P. De Aquino
Abstract Objective: Cannabis use (CU) is common among persons with bipolar disorder (BD). Evidence suggests that CU is associated with poorer outcomes among persons with BD; however, these findings remain inconsistent. The present exploratory study aims to examine clinical, functional, and cognitive correlates of CU among persons with BD. Methods: U.S. veterans with BD type I who participated in a
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Trends in Psychiatric Hospitalizations of Patients With Dual Diagnosis in Spain J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-04-07 Carlos Gómez-Sánchez-Lafuente, Jose Guzman-Parra, Juan Suarez-Perez, Antonio Bordallo-Aragon, Fernando Rodriguez-de-Fonseca, Fermín Mayoral-Cleries
Abstract Objective Substance use disorders are highly prevalent in people living with a mental health disorder. Co-occurring substance use disorders have been associated with a worse prognosis and poorer adherence to treatment. The aim of this study was to analyze the temporal trends in the prevalence of substance use disorders in patients admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit between 1998 and 2020
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Wait No Longer: Reducing Medication Wait-Times for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-04-07 James H. Ford II., Deepika Rao, Aaron Gilson, Arveen Kaur, Helene Chokron Garneau, Lisa Saldana, Mark P. McGovern
Abstract Objective: Community addiction treatment agencies have utilized Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx), a proven implementation strategy, to reduce appointment wait-times. However, its effectiveness at reducing medication access wait-times has not been explored. Thus, we conducted an exploratory analysis to evaluate the impact of the NIATx implementation strategies on reduced
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REDD-PAC Cohort Description: Researching Dual Diagnosis – Prognosis and Characteristics J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Solvej Mårtensson, Katrine S. Johansen, Jakob Krarup, Signe W. Düring
Abstract Objective Evidence from real-world integrated dual diagnosis treatment programs is limited. In 2017 we decided to establish the REDD-PAC cohort with the aim to provide more in-depth information regarding the effect of integrated treatment. Methods The REDD-PAC cohort includes more than 2,500 patients with dual diagnosis that have been treated at an in-patient department specializing in the
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Reviewers for Journal of Dual Diagnosis J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-03-27
(2022). Reviewers for Journal of Dual Diagnosis. Journal of Dual Diagnosis: Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. (70)-(70.
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A Multicenter Study on the Impact of Gender, Age, and Dual Diagnosis on Substance Consumption and Mental Health Status in Outpatients Treated for Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 Lockdown J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-03-24 Constanza Daigre, Lara Grau-López, Raúl F. Palma-Alvarez, Marta Perea-Ortueta, Marta Sorribes-Puertas, Pedro Serrano-Pérez, Marta Quesada, Lidia Segura, Marta Coronado, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga, Joan Colom, XAD-COVID19-Group
Abstract Objective COVID-19 and lockdown measures impacted mental health globally and had a particular impact on patients with substance use disorders (SUD). However, the impact of gender, age, and dual diagnosis on consumption patterns and mental health during COVID-19 lockdown among patients with SUD has not been analyzed in depth. Therefore, this study aimed to examine substance use and mental health
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Journal of Dual Diagnosis: Highlights from 2021 J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-02-03 E. Sherwood Brown
(2022). Journal of Dual Diagnosis: Highlights from 2021. Journal of Dual Diagnosis: Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 1-2.
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Catatonic Episodes Related to Substance Use: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Electronic Healthcare Records J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-01-08 Su Ying Yeoh, Emmert Roberts, Fraser Scott, Timothy R. Nicholson, Anthony S. David, Jonathan P. Rogers
Abstract Objective: Substance use has increasingly been linked to the onset of catatonic episodes; however, no large observational studies have examined this association. This study aimed to identify catatonic episodes temporally associated with acute intoxication, withdrawal or chronic substance use, investigate which substances were involved, and compare clinical characteristics of substance-related
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Cannabis Cessation, Inflammatory Markers and Schizophrenia J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-01-05 Bruno Romeo, Valentine Lestra, Catherine Martelli, Amine Benyamina, Nora Hamdani
Abstract Objective A dysbalance of the immune system in schizophrenia has been largely described but few studies have investigated the impact of cannabis use on inflammatory markers in patients with schizophrenia. The objective of our study was to investigate the impact of cannabis use on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), fibrinogen levels and leucocytic formula in patients with schizophrenia
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Moderators for the Relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-01-04 Samia Tasmim, Bernard Le Foll, Ahmed N. Hassan
Abstract Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common risk factor for opioid use disorder (OUD). However, not all individuals with PTSD develop OUD when exposed to opioids. As the underlying moderators remain unexplored, this analysis aimed to determine if non-traumatic adverse experiences and stressors prior to the age of 18 moderate the relationship between PTSD and OUD. Methods:
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Differential Predictors of Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts: Internalizing Disorders and Substance Use in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2022-01-04 Lauren M. Berny, Emily E. Tanner-Smith
Abstract Objective: Dually diagnosed adolescents are a high-risk population for experiencing suicidal thoughts and behavior. Given that research suggests risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts may be different, this study examined whether internalizing disorder severity, frequency of substance use, and the interaction between them differentiated adolescents who attempted suicide from
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Misuse Among Black Emerging Adults: The Influence of Social Support J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2021-12-31 Miranda E. Reyes, Joseph S. Rossi, Emmanuel D. Thomas, Silvi C. Goldstein, Nicole H. Weiss
Abstract Objective: Black emerging adults are significantly impacted by substance misuse. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with heightened substance misuse among Black emerging adults. However, limited research has identified protective factors that may influence the strength of the relation between PTSD and substance misuse in this population. Addressing this important limitation
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Associations Between Lifetime Panic Attacks, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders in a Nationally Representative Sample J. Dual Diagn. (IF 2.324) Pub Date : 2021-12-29 Shannon M. Blakey, Sarah B. Campbell, Tracy L. Simpson
Abstract Objective: Rates of lifetime substance use disorder (SUD) are high among people with lifetime posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Panic attacks are also prevalent among trauma survivors and people with SUD, yet studies on PTSD/SUD have rarely examined comorbid panic. This potentially creates additional barriers to effective treatment for people with PTSD/SUD, in that panic may be under-diagnosed