Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports

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DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 15, 2025! Submit to our special issue, "The harms and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in women and men and effects on their progeny." Learn more: buff.ly/4gvz45s #AddictionSci #DrugSky #PsychSciSky

New study reveals sex-specific brain structure differences in #Cannabis use disorder (CUD), with key regions linked to cannabis-related problems. Findings highlight the need for tailored research on CUD's neurobiological effects. buff.ly/4jj7omX

In a study of 429 syringe services programs (SSPs), the 187 sites distributing safer smoking supplies reported higher participant engagement & naloxone distribution. Supporting SSPs technically, legally, and financially can amplify #HarmReduction benefits. buff.ly/4fYGPR5

New study links sexual intimate partner violence (#IPV) to unhealthy #alcohol use among women in sex work in Mombasa, Kenya. Findings highlight the need for integrated IPV & alcohol recovery services for this vulnerable group. buff.ly/3PAlBOC

The first paper from our Detour project is now up! ☺️☺️

#Cannabis use in sober living houses is linked to increased alcohol use and related problems, according to a new study of sober living house residents in Los Angeles. For residents with alcohol use disorder, cannabis use may hinder recovery. buff.ly/424yt7q

Using an ecological momentary assessment (#EMA) protocol for teen smokers is feasible, reliable, and well-received. 77% compliance, positive feedback, and insights on smoking/mood tracking highlight its potential for interventions. buff.ly/3DE3Fju

Trust and stability matter: Men on probation for #methamphetamine use and possession in Japan were more likely to relapse within a year if they lacked trustworthy relationships or relied on social welfare. Tailored support is vital. Learn more: buff.ly/4jg5Av8

DADR would not be the journal it is without our amazingly talented and committed reviewers. Today, we'd like to specifically shoutout @Jennifer__Ellis, Andrew Saxon, and George Woody! Their continued efforts make DADR a place you can trust for addiction science research.

Excited to share our new paper in @DrugAlcoholDep! We show a bidirectional link between #pain and daily #smoking: Pain doubles the risk of initiating smoking, and smoking doubles the risk of persistent pain. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 👏 Congrats to @Gabriel_PACosta, @jcnunes_md,…

Rural VA patients with #OUD are less likely to receive methadone or naltrexone but more likely to get buprenorphine compared to urban peers. Equitable access to MOUD remains a challenge. Learn more: buff.ly/4gKf4Nq

Only 9% of #cannabis users seek help, with those being younger, educated, financially stable, male, and with higher perceived addiction more likely to seek help. In legal areas, doctors are key; in nonlegal areas, family/friends play a bigger role. buff.ly/40qomr9

Age matters in brief motivational interventions for reducing #alcohol use. Patients aged 22–29 showed the best outcomes, linked to higher counselor empathy and complex reflections. Read the study for more insights: buff.ly/3BYcgwX

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Substance use significantly raises suicide risk, with higher impacts on women. Alcohol, opioids, tobacco, and more are linked to increased mortality. Read the latest meta-analysis in DADR for more details: buff.ly/4j78GBi

NIAAA has launched a new web-based resource called "NativeAIR" to help American Indian/Alaska Native & other Indigenous communities select evidence-based interventions to prevent and address alcohol-related problems. Learn more -> niaaa.nih.gov/health-profess…

In a rural sample ACEs were linked with low resilience and syringe service program attendance in PWID; high resilience was linked with SSP attendance, warranting trauma-informed & resilience-based intervention. @rifathaider, @PublicHealthUGA buff.ly/3DHzAj8

#Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable #vapes: bit.ly/3W7Xjzk