Review Explores Risk for Early-Onset Stroke, Parkinson Disease With Methamphetamine Use
The review authors sought to elucidate the neurological harms of methamphetamine, which are well-documented but poorly understood.
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Who Is Treated for Substance Use Disorder During the Postpartum Period?
The researchers studied mothers of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and/or prenatal substance exposure and whether they received treatment for substance use disorder.
Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supply Side Approach to Reducing Use of Substances Among Adolescents Likely Ineffective
How has adolescent substance use and the availability of substances changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Researchers examine the issue.
Scoping Review of Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minorities Finds Most Studies Exclude Women, Transgender Individuals, Ethnic Minorities
With the number of studies reporting sexual orientation and gender identity disparities in mental health rising in the past 20 years, sexual and gender minority individuals have been found to be at a greater risk in accessing and maintaining good health than those identifying as heterosexual. Among the highest disparity are those related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
Effect of ART, OUD Intervention on Viral Suppression in People With HIV Who Inject Drugs
Investigators studied longer-term treatment with an integrated intervention with psychosocial counseling and supported referrals for antiretroviral therapy and substance use treatment.
Substance Misuse Among Gender Minority Adolescents Associated with Marginalization
Study data published in PLoS One suggest that gender minority (GM) adolescents may engage in substance use more frequently than their peers.
US Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrests Reached Unprecedented Highs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With overdose deaths spiking during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, data was not disaggregated by month, race/ethnicity, or other social attributes. The study investigators utilized data from emergency medical services in racial/ethnic, social, and geographic trends in overdose-related cardiac arrests.
National Effort to Identify the “Top 5 Emerging Practices to Prevent Substance Misuse”
With drug use rising, society requires new prevention approaches. The not-for-profit Center for US Policy (CUSP) announced a national contest to identify the “Top 5 Emerging Practices to Prevent Substance Misuse.”
Impulsive Behavior Linked to Substance Use Disorder
With substance use disorders being associated with high impulsivity and sensation seeking, this study aimed to clarify whether impulsivity-related traits and sensation seeking predict substance-related problems.
Neurologic and Psychiatric Symptoms Common in COVID-19 Survivors
Researchers strove to provide robust estimates of incidence rates and relative risks of neurologic and psychiatric diagnoses in patients in the 6 months following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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