Substance use assessment: comparing self-reports with objective data in a research setting
Abstract Accurate assessment of substance use is essential in public health, clinical, and research settings. While self-reports are widely used,…
adolescent drug use
Global Influence of Cannabis Legalization on Social Media Discourse: Mixed Methods Study
Abstract Background: Cannabis is the third most consumed drug worldwide, with its use linked to a high number of substance…
Substance Use and Drug Treatment Among Reproductive-Age Women With and Without HIV in the Southern United States
Abstract Background: Women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; WWH) and with substance use (SU) have poorer HIV-related outcomes. We characterized…
An investigation of drug use among first-time arrestees from 25 county jails across the United States in 2023
Abstract Background: Conducting research within a carceral health care context offers a unique view into the nature of drug use…
Medical Marijuana Documentation Practices in Patient Electronic Health Records: Retrospective Observational Study Using Smart Data Elements and a Review of Medical Records
Abstract Background: Medical marijuana (MMJ) is available in Pennsylvania, and participation in the state-regulated program requires patient registration and receiving…
“He’s used drugs – he’s biased! He’s not a drug user – what would he know!”: A cross-sectional, online study of drug researchers’ experiential knowledge of drug use and disclosure
Abstract Introduction: Despite the recognized value of experiential knowledge, drug use and disclosure of drug use within the drug research…
Promoting HIV care continuum outcomes among people who use drugs and alcohol: a systematic review of randomized trials evaluating behavioral HIV care interventions published from 2011 to 2023
Abstract Background: Substance use remains a robust predictor of HIV infection and a serious impediment to HIV care continuum progression…
Factors associated with suicide in people who use drugs: a scoping review
Abstract Background: Suicide is a significant contributor to global mortality. People who use drugs (PWUD) are at increased risk of…
Alcohol and other drug use patterns and services in an integrated refugee settlement in Northern Zambia: a formative research study
Abstract Background: Evidence on patterns of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and how to effectively deliver services to address…
Characterizing Drug use Typologies and Their Association with Sexual Risk Behaviors: A Latent Class Analysis Among Men who have Sex with Men in Mexico
Abstract Introduction: Drug use behaviors are closely associated with increased risk for HIV and other STIs among men who have…