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Newest firstBACKGROUND: Psychotic disorders substantially impact individuals psychologically, occupationally, and socially. Although modifiable risk factors such as insecure attachment styles, history of psychological trauma, and substance use disorders (of which cannabis is the most frequent) are known to increase risk, it remains unclear how they may interact with each other to create pathways of vulnerability. More importa…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundChronic illness is a major public health concern in Europe, the United States, and other high-income countries, limiting individuals capacity for self-management and health promotion. Empowerment interventions improve health outcomes while reducing healthcare utilization. AimThis study assessed the feasibility of implementing the Bodyknowledging Program, a broadly applicable health promotion intervention…
Background Mental health clinicians are uniquely suited to support and provide important insights about substance use among pregnant patients. This mixed-methods study explored how mental health clinicians perceive and address prenatal cannabis use. Methods Participants were licensed mental health clinicians from Kaiser Permanente Northern California's Early Start perinatal substance use screening and counseling p…
This review focuses on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) in youth, a condition linked to chronic cannabis use and characterized by cyclic vomiting, abdominal pain, and dehydration. The objectives were to explore CHS progression in youth and its impact on health, and to assess current treatment strategies. There are the three distinct phases of CHS: prodromal, hyperemetic, and recovery. During the prodromal phase…
Open article record in new tab ↗PurposeThere is a lack of sedentary behaviour interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury. Interventions designed for non-disabled individuals are unlikely to be generalisable to wheelchair-users with paraplegia, meaning a tailored approach is needed. ObjectiveThis study aimed to co-design a sedentary behaviour intervention using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) for manual wheelchair-users with paraplegi…
ObjectivesTo evaluate the impact of a tailored organizational intervention on the support for family caregivers. MethodsA convergent mixed-methods study was conducted in 17 organizations (6 hospices, 5 home care organizations, 3 nursing homes, 2 hospitals, 1 transmural organization) between November 2021 and August 2023. The intervention comprised a quality improvement trajectory during which each organization con…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis is the most common illicit substance used in pregnancy. As use continues to increase, understanding peoples' behaviors surrounding cannabis use during pregnancy is needed to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The aim of this study was to better understand pregnant individuals' perceptions and knowledge of cannabis use and use patterns as well as the social and environmental factors tha…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionUptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) remains a challenge in many settings. Innovative implementation strategies are required to scale-up VMMC uptake. MethodologyRITe was a multi-faceted intervention comprising transport reimbursement (R), intensified health education (IHE) and SMS/Telephone tracing (Te), which increased the uptake of VMMC among uncircumcised men with sexually transmitte…
BackgroundCoaching on Lifestyle (CooL) is a two-year healthcare intervention for people with overweight or obesity, stimulating weight reduction by promoting sustained healthier behavior. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of CooL on participants anthropometrics, personal factors and behavioral factors over the two-year timeframe of CooL. MethodsA descriptive case series study, using a broad…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis use carries an increased risk of ill health and social problems, especially when initiated at a young age. Drug use is influenced by individual beliefs, knowledge, and attitudes, which are, in turn, governed by social and environmental factors. In recent years, a less restrictive attitude toward cannabis has been observed in many countries, with concerns about increased cannabis use among young…
Open article record in new tab ↗Tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use are important health problems that contribute greatly to causes of death in worldwide. Early onset of substance use increases rapidly during adolescence and it has been associated with a wide range of adverse events. Because substance use is associated with dramatic consequences, delaying the initiation of substance use among adolescents remains a major public priority. This study…
Background Heavy cannabis use is associated with adverse physical and mental health effects. Despite available effective treatments, the majority of heavy cannabis users does not seek professional help. Web-based interventions can provide an alternative for cannabis users who are reluctant to seek professional help. Several web-based cannabis interventions are effective in reducing cannabis use; however, the effec…
Open article record in new tab ↗The endocannabinoid (EC) system has pleiotropic functions in the body. It plays a key role in energy homeostasis and the development of metabolic disorders being a mediator in the relationship between the gut microbiota and host metabolism. In the current study we explore the functional interactions between the endocannabinoid system and the gut microbiome in modulating inflammatory markers. Using data from a 6 we…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Smartphone applications (apps) offer a promising alternative to face-to-face treatment due to their ease of access and convenience. However, there is a lack of evidence-based apps for cannabis users wishing to reduce their use. OBJECTIVES: The current study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone app intervention (called Assess, Plan, Track, and Tips [APTT]) for cannabis users wanti…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose of review There is not one answer to address whether marijuana use has increased, decreased, or stayed the same given changes in state legalization of medical and non-medical marijuana in the USA. Recent findings Evidence suggests some health benefits for medical marijuana; however, initiation of marijuana use is a risk factor for developing problem cannabis use. Though use rates have remained stable over…
Open article record in new tab ↗Alcohol and other drug (AOD) use is increasingly recognised as having a direct and indirect effect on the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, there is evidence to suggest that drug- and sex-related HIV risk-reduction interventions targeted at drug users within drug treatment centres or via community outreach efforts can lead to positive health outcomes. This study aimed to test whether a c…
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Peer-led interventions may offer a beneficial approach in preventing substance use, but their impact has not yet been quantified. We conducted a systematic review to investigate and quantify the effect of peer-led interventions that sought to prevent tobacco, alcohol and/or drug use among young people aged 11-21 years. METHODS: Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC and the Cochrane Library w…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Most Brazilian schools do not have a continuous program for drug use prevention and do not conduct culturally adapted activities for that purpose. This study evaluated the impact of the Unplugged program on drug use prevention among children and adolescents in public middle schools of Brazil. METHODS: A non-randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2013 with 2185 students in 16 public schools from 3…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundUniversity students have high levels of tobacco and other drug use, yet they are unlikely to seek traditional care. Technology-based interventions are highly relevant to this population. This paper comprises a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized trials of technology-based interventions evaluated in a tertiary (university/college) setting for tobacco and other drug use (excluding a…
BackgroundSubstance use and abuse is a growing problem among adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (ID). Substance use patterns in general population are similar to patterns among non-disabled peers, but substance use has more negative consequences for adolescents with mild to borderline ID, and they are at an increased risk for developing a substance use disorder. Nevertheless, effective a…
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