Proof-of-concept: surface swabs in NYC nightclubs detected a variety of substances, with evidence for consistency in swabs within venues across multiple nights. Environmental monitoring could support #HarmReduction & real-time #DrugSafety alerts. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
NEW commentary highlights an important recent AJDAA publication that suggests alcohol vulnerability can be transmitted across mice via microbiome alterations. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A protocol to deliver behavioral treatment and pharmacotherapy for stimulant intoxication has been shown to be effective in two preliminary cases. Learn more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In Washington state, we’ve cut diversion programs twice now since instituting them statewide in 2021. Wrong direction, legislators—please take notice. My own team had 10,000 engagements with clients last year, and a lot of success.
In a sample of over 7,000 justice-involved pregnant women, substance use treatment completion rates were higher for those referred from court or diversionary programs compared to probation or parole. Findings should inform criminal justice policy. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
For Black, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Multiracial emerging adults, experiencing racism online was associated with increased substance use. Developing affirming online spaces may be an effective intervention strategy. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New review shows sex and gender shape risks and treatment outcomes for people with both depression and substance use disorders. Women face higher MDD–SUD co-occurrence and suicide risk. More gender-informed screening and care are needed. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#AddictionResearch
An RCT tested whether gabapentin improved MOUD treatment outcomes during buprenorphine taper and transition to injectable naltrexone. Results showed no added benefit, but fentanyl exposure worsened outcomes, suggesting tailored MOUD amid ubiquitous fentanyl use. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Little is known about the socio-contextual factors related to problematic alcohol use in high-risk groups in the Eastern Hills of Nepal. This study by @sniraula.bsky.social identifies five predictors in a tribal region that resemble those observed globally. www.tandfonline.com/doi/figure/1...
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Peer recovery support works—but what does it cost? A new study breaks down the real-world costs of implementing peer support in hospital EDs & inpatient units, and shows how smarter staffing could cut costs nearly in half. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Sleep disorders & depression significantly raise mortality risk for heavy drinkers. The impact is highest for men & middle-aged adults, where comorbidity nearly triples risk. We need integrated screening in clinical care. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#PsychSciSky #DrugSky #PharmSky #MedSky #AddictionSci #NeuroSky #EpiSky #StatsSky #HealthPolicy @tandfresearch.bsky.social #methadone #buprenorphine #HarmReduction #HealthEquity #PublicHealth
NEW Commentary: #MOUD reduces risk of nonfatal overdose by up to 77%, yet racial disparities in access persist. To save lives, we need low-threshold care: same-day entry, fewer barriers, and ED-based initiation. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Social support matters, but not all forms are created equal. Among communities with drug use disorders, emotional support (feeling understood) was linked to higher COVID booster uptake. Physical support (practical assistance) showed no measurable effect. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Large VA study (109k+ pts): #Veterans prescribed methylphenidate had significantly lower odds of later cocaine-positive screens vs no exposure or bupropion. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New review synthesizes preclinical evidence that lipophilic statins (e.g., simvastatin, atorvastatin) reduce withdrawal, relapse-like behaviors, and neuroinflammation in addiction models—highlighting a promising, repurposable adjunct for #SUDs. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Gut #microbiota altered by adolescent alcohol exposure can transmit vulnerability to drinking. FMT from ethanol-exposed mice increased alcohol intake and compulsive-like drinking in females, pointing to sex-specific gut–brain effects in #AUD risk. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Simple blood-based inflammatory markers (esp. NLR & MLR) may be able to help help identify patients at risk for #alcohol withdrawal delirium. These low-cost labs could improve early risk stratification alongside clinical assessment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A new 20 year review of SUDs among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities identified a need for increases in evidence-based training and individualized care that accounts for risk factors, co-morbid mental health diagnoses, and substance. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New study finds everyday discrimination increases risk for prescription #opioid misuse among adults with #ChronicPain who drink hazardously—through higher depressive symptoms. Screening for depression may help reduce misuse risk. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #PainResearch
Cannabis-related poisonings in U.S. EDs and hospitals rose from 2016–2019, even as most other substance-related poisonings declined. However, encounters for cannabis were less severe than other substances. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In the wake of British Columbia implementing a three-year pilot decriminalizing possession of up to 2.5 grams of certain drugs, a new study finds that support for such policies decreased. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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New OSDUHS research shows teen binge drinking in Ontario dropped from 27% in 1999 to 9.6% in 2023. While the decline is significant, age & cohort effects still play a major role in these trends. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Saikosaponin A, a bioactive compound extracted from a plant commonly used in traditional Oriental medicine, prevented binge-drinking in alcohol preferring-mice and shows promise for future alcohol treatment research. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Kratom use is rising among adolescents and college students worldwide. A new #OpenAccess systematic review highlights regional differences, common polydrug use, and youth using #kratom to self-manage opioid withdrawal—raising urgent safety and policy questions. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
AJDAA is please to announce the introduction of two new Fellows to our editorial team!
Our second Fellow is Dr. Bridget Hayes, an expert in long-term recovery/relapse trajectories. You can find Dr. Hayes on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridgetbh...
AJDAA is please to announce the introduction of two new Fellows to our editorial team!
Up first is Dr. Vinit Patel, an expert in global addiction science. You can find Dr. Patel on their LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drvinitpa... or their website: drvinitpatel.com