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Substance Abuse Amongst Refugee Youth: A Sco** Review
Purpose of ReviewIdentify and map health, economic, and social consequences of substance abuse, especially because the impacts of substance abuse can...
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The association between abused adults and substance abuse in Taiwan, 2000–2015
ObjectiveTo investigate whether adults suffering from violence were at risk of substance abuse and provides insight into the relationship between...
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Depression symptoms and suicidal ideation among HIV infected Rwandans: the mediating and moderating effects of complicated grief and substance abuse
BackgroundPeople with HIV/AIDS (PWHA) have 7–36 times greater risk for completed suicide associated with depression symptoms compared to general...
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Associations between exposure to sexual abuse, substance use, adverse health outcomes, and use of youth health services among Norwegian adolescents
BackgroundA strong association between sexual abuse and adverse health outcomes has been reported among adolescents. The present study aimed to...
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Access to psychosocial support for church-going young people recovering from drug and substance abuse in Zimbabwe: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe church and other religious-affiliated organizations have promising yet underexplored potential to provide social support services for...
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Psychoactive substance abuse among commercial bus drivers in Umuahia, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria: an uncontrolled “epidemic” with attendant road traffic crashes
Background informationThe unprecedented depletion of the productive workforce has been majorly attributed to road traffic crashes (RTCs). The...
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Substance Use and Intimate Partner Abuse (IPA): A Descriptive Model of the Pathways Between Substance Use and IPA Perpetration for Men
Intimate partner abuse (IPA) is a pervasive public health and human rights issue disproportionately affecting women. There is a complex link between...
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Suicidal ideation and behavior among subjects with substance abuse disorder related to pregabalin
BackgroundAlthough pregabalin abuse is increasing worldwide and may be associated with increased suicidal ideation and behavior, few studies were...
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Evaluation of a web-based randomized controlled trial educational intervention based on media literacy on preventing substance abuse among college students, applying the integrated social marketing approach: a study protocol
BackgroundSubstance abuse is the actual psychosocial harm, especially in young people confronted with content marketing in nowadays media...
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Substance Use Disorders in the Geriatric Population: a Review and Synthesis of the Literature of a Growing Problem in a Growing Population
Purpose of reviewSubstance use disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent in the geriatric population, necessitating an updated understanding of...
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The factors affecting substance abuse relapse based on theory of planned behavior in male addicts covered by addiction treatment centers in Southern Iran
BackgroundGiven the destructive nature of addiction and its relapse after quitting, the present study aimed to investigate the factors affecting...
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Comparison Between Initial Elder Abuse and Re-abuse Cases of Korean Elder Protective Service Agencies
PurposeElder abuse continues to be a serious problem that greatly affects the overall health and quality of life of elderly victims. Although abused...
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Experience of psychologists in the delivery of cognitive behaviour therapy in a non-western culture for treatment of substance abuse: a qualitative study
BackgroundPsychotherapy is the preferred form of treatment for psychological disorders worldwide. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is one of the...
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The Global Prevalence of Problem and Pathological Gambling and Its Associated Factors Among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: A Meta-analysis
The present systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prevalence, sociodemographic factors, mental health disorders, and type of drug use...
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30 years of youth system of care lessons learned – a qualitative study of Hawaiʻi’s partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
BackgroundThe Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD) has maintained a longstanding partnership with...
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Problem Gambling and Sexual Minority Individuals: Evaluating Influence of Age and Comorbid Mental Health and Substance Use Problems
Little is known about the prevalence of problem gambling among sexual minority individuals. The present study utilized an epidemiological sample,...
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Rhinitis medicomentosa and substance addiction
BackgroundRhinitis medicomentosa (RM) is a form of non-allergic rhinitis caused by the use of nasal decongestants for longer than the recommended...
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Cognitive dysfunction in adolescents with substance use disorder
BackgroundSubstance abuse is a major health problem, associated with multiple clinical correlates. Cognitive dysfunctions were among the most...
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Screening for harmful substance use in emergency departments: a systematic review
BackgroundSubstance use-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased substantially in North America. Screening for substance use in EDs is...
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Elder Abuse in the Emergency Department
Purpose of ReviewThis review focuses on the demographics of elder victims of maltreatment frequently seen in the Emergency Department and...