Changes in cannabis use post decriminalisation in mental health care users in South Africa
Abstract Background: Personal cannabis use was decriminalised in South Africa in 2018. Cannabis use increases the risk of mental illness…
adolescent substance use
Stigmatizing Language in Substance Use-related International Classification of Diseases Codes
Abstract Objectives: Healthcare-associated stigma is a critical barrier for treatment engagement for patients with substance use disorders. Although there are…
Trends in depressive symptoms among high school students with and without health-risk behaviors in the United States: A population-based study
Abstract Background: Despite the recent rise in depressive symptoms among adolescents, trends in at-risk groups remain poorly understood. This study…
The epidemiology of substance use disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from the Saudi national mental health survey
Abstract Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs), encompassing alcohol (AUDs) and drug use disorders (DUDs), are significant global public health concerns.…
Technology-Based Interventions for Substance Use Treatment Among People Who Identify as African American or Black, Hispanic or Latino, and American Indian or Alaska Native: Scoping Review
Abstract Background: In the United States, racial and ethnic disparities in substance use treatment outcomes are persistent, especially among underrepresented…
On the edge of the social media landscape: associations with adolescent substance use and moderation by parental rules
Abstract Background: Adolescent problematic social media use (PSMU) has been increasing. Digital engagement has been associated with substance use, but…
Self-Perceived Health, Mood, and Substance Use Among Adolescents: An Analysis to Enhance Family, Community, and Mental Health Care
Abstract Background: Adolescence is a critical period for developing self-perception, emotional well-being, and health behaviors. Mental health disorders represent a…
A Personalized Data Dashboard to Improve Compliance with Ecological Momentary Assessments in College Students: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial
Abstract Background: Ecological momentary assessments (EMA) are ideal for capturing the dynamic nature of young adult substance use behavior in…
Internalizing Pathways to Adolescent Substance Use from Adverse Childhood Experiences
Abstract The mediating role of anxious, depressive, and somatic symptoms was examined in the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)…
Co-Utilization of HIV, Substance Use, Mental Health Services Among Women With Current Substance Use: Opportunities for Integrated Care?
Abstract Background: The syndemic of HIV, substance use (SU), and mental illness has serious implications for HIV disease progression among…