Article
Psychology, Clinical
Vitor S. Tardelli, Silvia S. Martins, Thiago M. Fidalgo
Summary: The study found that lesbian/gay population and bisexuals have higher rates of inhalant use, with men also having higher rates of inhalant use compared to women among the LGB population. Among L/G population, inhalant use is closely associated with marijuana, other illegal drugs, and non-medical use of psychotherapeutics.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rosibel Rodriguez-Bolanos, Edna Arillo-Santillan, Cecilia Guzman-Rodriguez, Inti Barrientos-Gutierrez, Katia Gallegos-Carrillo, Andrea Titus, Lizeth Cruz-Jimenez, James F. Thrasher
Summary: The study aimed to characterize smoking patterns, e-cigarette use, substance use, and depression by sexual orientation among Mexican adult smokers. Results showed that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adult smokers were more likely to report depression compared to heterosexual smokers, indicating a need for further research on substance use and depression among sexual minority populations.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Meg D. Bishop, Salvatore Ioverno, Stephen T. Russell
Summary: Victimization is a significant factor contributing to the mental health and substance use risk among sexual minority youth (SMY). This study found that victimization, cybervictimization, and lack of non-parental supportive adults contribute to the vulnerability of SMY to poor mental health and substance use. Sexual minority females are more likely to experience cybervictimization, while the absence of non-parental supportive adults is associated with higher levels of sadness, suicidality, and polysubstance use among SMY.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tural Mammadli, Darren L. Whitfield, Gail Betz, Linda-Jeanne M. Mack
Summary: This paper presents a protocol for a systematic review that aims to investigate substance use and misuse prevalence, associated factors, and protective factors among transgender and gender non-binary (TNB) youth in the USA. The review will include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research publications, and data will be synthesized and analyzed. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed manuscripts and academic conference presentations.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Christina Dyar, Debra Kaysen, Michael E. Newcomb, Brian Mustanski
Summary: This study provides evidence that minority stress, specifically enacted stigma and internalized stigma, have direct effects on cannabis use among sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals. However, no similar associations were found for alcohol use. Interventions targeting cannabis use among this population should focus on minority stress experiences and cannabis use motives, and teach alternative coping strategies.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kyle Schofield, Carrie Cuttler, Bradley T. Conner, Mark A. Prince
Summary: Gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals have a higher frequency of cannabis use compared to heterosexuals, but there is limited research on the patterns of cannabis use and motivations among sexual minorities. This study found that bisexual individuals were more likely to use cannabis, use it more frequently, use various forms of cannabis, and experience more severe symptoms of cannabis use disorder. They also reported higher levels of mental health symptoms compared to heterosexuals.
CANNABIS AND CANNABINOID RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Virology
Alexandra M. Oster, Nivedha Panneer, Sheryl B. Lyss, R. Paul McClung, Meg Watson, Neeraja Saduvala, M. Cheryl Banez Ocfemia, Laurie Linley, William M. Switzer, Joel O. Wertheim, Ellsworth Campbell, Angela L. Hernandez, Anne Marie France
Summary: Molecular cluster detection in HIV sequences can help identify rapid transmission of the virus and guide public health responses. From 2015 to 2019, there was an increase in national HIV sequence reporting completeness, with significant variation in transmission risk and racial/ethnic groups in clusters of rapid transmission.
Article
Law
Matthew E. Hirschtritt, Johanna B. Folk, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Yu Li, Marina Tolou-Shams
Summary: The study found that peer cannabis use beliefs had a significant impact on their own cannabis use for first-time court-involved adolescents, while family functioning was a more protective factor for non-minority SOGI adolescents.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Ana Beatriz Balieiro Abrahao, Guilherme Trevizan Kortas, Israel Kanaan Blaas, Gislaine Koch Gimenes, Kae Leopoldo, Andre Malbergier, Julio Torales, Antonio Ventriglio, Joao Mauricio Casltadelli-Maia
Summary: This paper reviews the literature on the impact of discrimination on substance use disorders among Sexual Minorities (SM) and highlights issues such as healthcare inequalities and lack of data. Discrimination is considered a key factor leading to substance abuse, disorders, and lower levels of intervention. However, the lack of research data and methodological differences make it difficult to estimate the impact of discrimination.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Allie Slemon, Chris Richardson, Trevor Goodyear, Travis Salway, Anne Gadermann, John L. Oliffe, Rod Knight, Shivinder Dhari, Emily K. Jenkins
Summary: This study examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and substance use among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations compared to non-SGM populations, finding that SGM individuals are more adversely affected and identifying various risk factors associated with these impacts.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Christina Dyar, Ethan Morgan, Debra Kaysen, Michael E. Newcomb, Brian Mustanski
Summary: The study found that increases in solitary substance use and substance use with romantic partners were robust risk factors for increases in substance use and its consequences during the pandemic. Furthermore, increases in anxiety and depression were associated with increases in substance use, coping motives, and consequences.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jayelin N. Parker, Alexis S. Hunter, Jose A. Bauermeister, Erin E. Bonar, Adam Carrico, Rob Stephenson
Summary: This study found that paid advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Grindr were the most effective in recruiting eligible participants for the trial. Instagram had the largest proportion of transgender masculine participants, while Grindr had the largest proportion of Black/African American individuals. Venue-based recruitment at clubs, bars, community centers, and AIDS service organizations was found to be unsuccessful for this specific hardly reached population, with social media and geobased dating applications providing the largest pool of eligible participants.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ohshue Gatanaga, Joseph J. Palamar, Sahnah Lim
Summary: Asian sexual minorities (SMs) are a neglected research group, with limited studies on the prevalence of substance use among Asian SMs. This study compared substance use rates among Asian SMs and adults of different races and sexual identities in the US. The findings showed that compared to heterosexual Asians, gay/lesbian Asians had higher odds of marijuana use, while bisexual Asians had higher odds of prescription opioid misuse and alcohol use disorder. Asian SMs had lower odds of binge drinking and cocaine use compared to White heterosexuals. However, further research is needed to understand these disparities and the role of sexual identity in substance use among Asians.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Christina Dyar, Brian A. Feinstein, Michael E. Newcomb, Sarah W. Whitton
Summary: The study found that using cannabis with sexual minority women and non-binary individuals was associated with increases in problematic use six months later, compared to using with sexual minority men, heterosexual men, or women. Participant gender did not moderate these associations between cannabis use with any group and problematic use.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jennifer K. Felner, Sean J. Haley, Hee-Jin Jun, Jennifer P. Wisdom, Laura Katuska, Heather L. Corliss
Summary: This study found differences in co-occurring depressive symptoms and substance use disorders based on sexual orientation and gender identity among young adults. Sexual minorities had higher odds of co-occurrence, while relationships between gender identity and co-occurrence were generally weaker. However, gender minorities assigned male at birth had higher odds of co-occurring depressive symptoms and alcohol use disorders.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Ty S. Schepis, Sean Esteban McCabe, Jason A. Ford
Summary: In U.S. young adults (18-25 years), simultaneous co-ingestion of prescription medication and alcohol is associated with elevated risks of substance use disorders. Around 585,000 young adults engaged in past-month PDM-alcohol co-ingestion, with higher rates of problematic alcohol consumption and substance use disorders observed in this group. Counseling and screening for co-ingestion are recommended to prevent negative outcomes.
EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Dana C. Beck, Carol J. Boyd, Rebecca Evans-Polce, Sean Esteban McCabe, Phil T. Veliz
Summary: This study found an association between smoking during adolescence and continued smoking during the third trimester of pregnancy among young women, but no association between adolescent e-cigarette use and tobacco/nicotine use during pregnancy.
Article
Family Studies
Sean Esteban McCabe, Tonda L. Hughes, Sarah Beal, Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Luisa Kcomt, Curtiss Engstrom, Brady T. West, Phil Veliz, Kate Leary, Vita V. McCabe, Carol J. Boyd
Summary: The study aims to assess the prevalence and associations of childhood sexual abuse, suicide attempts, substance use, and mental health disorders in individuals of different genders and sexual orientations.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Sean Esteban McCabe, Tonda L. Hughes, Jessica N. Fish, Sebastian Hoak, Luisa Kcomt, Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Curtiss Engstrom, Kate Leary, Philip Veliz, Brady T. West, Vita V. McCabe, Carol J. Boyd
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of family history of alcohol and drug misuse among different sexual orientation subgroups, finding that bisexual women had the highest prevalence. The odds of alcohol and drug use disorders were higher among individuals with a positive family history relative to those without. Health professionals should consider the higher likelihood of family history of substance misuse among sexual minorities when providing treatment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Megan S. Schuler, Luisa Kcomt, Vita V. McCabe, Sean Esteban McCabe
Summary: Tobacco use is more prevalent among sexual minority individuals, especially females. Internalizing and externalizing symptoms mediate this association, particularly for bisexual females. Reducing stressors and psychological distress could help address tobacco disparities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennie E. Ryan, Sean Esteban Mccabe, Stephen Didonato, Carol J. Boyd, Terri Voepel-Lewis, Robert J. Ploutz-Snyder, Philip T. Veliz
Summary: Youth with incarcerated parents are more likely to experience adverse childhood experiences and less likely to access mental health services, especially considering their racial and ethnic backgrounds. There is a need to expand mental health services and address racial and ethnic disparities for youth with incarcerated parents.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Phil T. Veliz, Timothy E. Wilens, Ty S. Schepis, Vita V. McCabe, Sean E. Mccabe
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sean Esteban McCabe, Olivia Figueroa, Vita V. McCabe, Ty S. Schepis, John E. Schulenberg, Philip T. Veliz, Kennedy S. Werner, Timothy E. Wilens
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between age of onset and duration of stimulant therapy for ADHD and cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulant misuse in adolescence. The results showed that early initiation and longer duration of stimulant therapy were not associated with increased odds of cocaine or methamphetamine use. However, late initiation and shorter duration of stimulant therapy were significantly associated with higher odds of past-year cocaine or prescription stimulant misuse. There were no differences in misuse rates between individuals who received non-stimulant therapy for ADHD and those who initiated early and long-duration stimulant therapy.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Curtiss Engstrom, Jennifer Sinibaldi
Summary: Longitudinal surveys provide valuable data for tracking change in a cohort of individuals over time. Implementing dependent interviewing (DI) can reduce respondent burden and improve respondent enjoyment without introducing significant measurement error. DI provides consistency in data and minimizes nonmeaningful changes.
JOURNAL OF SURVEY STATISTICS AND METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Brady T. West, Curtiss W. Engstrom, Ty S. Schepis, Ilmul J. Tani, Sean Esteban Mccabe
Summary: This study tested the impact of including an additional response option on a question about sexual identity in a national health survey. The results showed that including this option significantly affected the estimated differences between sexual identity subgroups in terms of various health outcomes. The absence of such an option in national surveys may result in inaccurate reporting and affect the overall estimates of health disparities.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Luisa Kcomt, Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Curtiss W. Engstrom, Jodene Takahashi, Phoenix A. Matthews, Phil T. Veliz, Brady T. West, Sean Esteban Mccabe
Summary: Multilevel prevention and intervention strategies are necessary to reduce the risk of nicotine/tobacco use among individuals with gender variability and stability.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2024)