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Medicine, General & Internal
Yuanyuan Wang, Jens H. Bos, Catharina C. M. Schuiling-Veninga, H. Marike Boezen, Job F. M. van Boven, Bob Wilffert, Eelko Hak
Summary: The study found that there was a lower incidence of NPAEs among general population using varenicline compared to nicotine replacement therapy, while there was no significant difference in NPAEs incidence between COPD patients using varenicline and NRT.
Review
Substance Abuse
Jo-Anne Puddephatt, Patricia Irizar, Andrew Jones, Suzanne H. Gage, Laura Goodwin
Summary: Individuals with common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, phobia) are twice as likely to report an alcohol use disorder compared to those without common mental disorders. There were no clear differences in the odds of having an AUD among different types of CMDs, and study characteristics did not provide clear explanations for heterogeneity in results. No distinct patterns were found in the associations between having a CMD and binge drinking or alcohol consumption, respectively.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Zeya Shi, Yuelan Qin, Sek Ying Chair, Yanhui Liu, Yu Tian, Xin Li, Wanqin Hu, Qun Wang
Summary: During the rapidly progressing stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in China, a considerable number of respondents exhibited symptoms of anxiety and depression. Risk factors for these psychological issues included demographics, health information, contact history, and individual behaviors.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Rajesh Das, Md Rakib Hasan, Sohel Daria, Md Rabiul Islam
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, a large portion of respondents reported mental health problems, with key factors being female sex, unemployment, being a student, obesity, and living without a family. The study also identified statistically significant interrelationships among the measured mental health issues.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brenda Victor, Kathy Hager, Shannon Stacy
Summary: This paper discusses the history, benefits, and risks of cannabis, as well as the background of the federal re-legalization of cannabis for medical use in the USA. Research data show that medical marijuana may help decrease the use of opioids and benzodiazepines, as well as reduce related overdose deaths.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Theresa E. Matson, David S. Carrell, Jennifer F. Bobb, David J. Cronkite, Malia M. Oliver, Casey Luce, Udi E. Ghitza, Clarissa W. Hsu, Cynthia I. Campbell, Kendall C. Browne, Ingrid A. Binswanger, Andrew J. Saxon, Katharine A. Bradley, Gwen T. Lapham
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of past-year medical cannabis use documented in electronic health records (EHRs) and described the clinical characteristics of patients with EHR-documented medical cannabis use, EHR-documented cannabis use without evidence of medical use, and no EHR-documented cannabis use.
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Clinical Neurology
Jimin Lee, Byung-Soo Kim, Jin Pyo Hong, Seong-Jin Cho, Jun-Young Lee, Jong-Ik Park, Hong Jin Jeon, Sung Man Chang
Summary: Despite the high prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) in Korea, few studies have been conducted on the temporal priority with comorbid mental disorders. We investigated the temporal priority of lifetime AUDs and comorbid mood and anxiety disorders among the general population of Korea. The results showed that mood and anxiety disorders are more likely to occur before alcohol dependence, while specific phobia is more likely to occur before alcohol abuse.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ewa Kobos, Barbara Knoff, Beata Dziedzic, Rafal Maciag, Anna Idzik
Summary: This study assessed loneliness, anxiety, depression, and irritability among the Polish population during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed a significant percentage of respondents experiencing these psychological issues, with higher prevalence among younger people, those who tested positive for COVID-19, and individuals who underwent home quarantine.
Article
Psychiatry
Dafna Sara Rubin-Kahana, Ahmed Nabeel Hassan, Marcos Sanches, Bernard Le Foll
Summary: This study aimed to examine the prevalence and severity of cannabis use disorder (CUD) among different groups and analyze its association with sociodemographic characteristics, medical conditions, and psychiatric comorbidities. The results showed that recreational, medical cannabis users have a higher likelihood of having CUD, particularly in certain populations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Emma E. McGinty, Kayla N. Tormohlen, Nicholas J. Seewald, Mark C. Bicket, Alexander D. McCourt, Lainie Rutkow, Sarah A. White, Elizabeth A. Stuart
Summary: This study found that state medical cannabis laws did not have significant effects on the receipt of opioid or nonopioid pain treatment among patients with chronic noncancer pain.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Nils Skajaa, Kasper Adelborg, Erzsebet Horvath-Puho, Kenneth J. Rothman, Victor W. Henderson, Lau Caspar Thygesen, Henrik Toft Sorensen
Summary: This study examined the risks of mental disorders following ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage using Danish registry data. The results showed significantly increased risks of mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, after stroke. This highlights the importance of mental health evaluation after stroke.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amira M. Aker, Simone N. Vigod, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Tyler Kaster, Hilary K. Brown
Summary: Asthma is associated with an increased risk of perinatal mental illness, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance- or alcohol-use disorders. There is no effect modification related to social or medical complexity for these outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Willemijn Scholten, Margreet ten Have, Carmen van Geel, Anton van Balkom, Ron de Graaf, Neeltje Batelaan
Summary: The study found that recurrence of anxiety disorders is common in the general population and the risk of recurrence persists for a long period of time. The findings emphasize the importance of being alert to recurrence, monitoring symptoms, and accessing healthcare promptly in case of recurrence.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Emma Millard, Emma Medlicott, Jessica Cardona, Stefan Priebe, Catherine Carr
Summary: The survey found that approximately 60% of participants were interested in taking part in group arts therapies, with music therapy being the most popular choice among mental health patients and art therapy preferred by the general population. Past experience with arts therapies was a key predictor of preference for a particular modality. Participants cited expectations of enjoyment, helpfulness, feeling capable, impact on mood, and social interaction as the main reasons for choosing a specific arts therapy form.
Article
Psychiatry
Leonore de Wit, Margreet ten Have, Pim Cuijpers, Ron de Graaf
Summary: This study found that obesity at baseline is associated with an increased risk of developing mood and anxiety disorders during a three-year follow-up period, while underweight individuals did not show a significant risk.
Article
Substance Abuse
Beau Kilmer, Ariadne Rivera-Aguirre, Rosario Queirolo, Jessica Ramirez, Magdalena Cerda
Summary: This paper examines the association between different types of legal cannabis supply mechanisms in Uruguay and traffic crashes involving injuries. The study finds that the number of individuals registered as self-cultivators is positively associated with traffic crashes with injuries, while the associations for other supply mechanisms are inconsistent.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tarlise Townsend, David Kline, Ariadne Rivera-Aguirre, Amanda M. Bunting, Pia M. Mauro, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Silvia S. Martins, Magdalena Cerda
Summary: Combined stimulant/opioid overdose mortality has dramatically increased in the United States over the past decade. This increase disproportionately affects non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic populations. Research shows that Black Americans, particularly in eastern states, experience severe and worsening mortality due to opioids combined with cocaine and methamphetamine and other stimulants (MOS). Cocaine/opioid overdose mortality has risen sharply among Hispanic and Asian Americans as well. The heterogeneity among states and racial/ethnic groups highlights the importance of data disaggregation and addressing small sample sizes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Navdep Kaur, Ava D. Hamilton, Qixuan Chen, Deborah Hasin, Magdalena Cerda, Silvia S. Martins, Katherine M. Keyes
Summary: Adolescent internalizing symptoms have increased since 2010, while adequate sleep has declined. This study suggests that self-reported insufficient sleep is partially associated with increased loneliness, highlighting the need for further research on the impact of increased sleep duration on internalizing symptoms.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert C. Schell, Bennett Allen, William C. Goedel, Benjamin D. Hallowell, Rachel Scagos, Yu Li, Maxwell S. Krieger, Daniel B. Neill, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Magdalena Cerda, Jennifer Ahern
Summary: Using machine learning methods, we investigated predictors of opioid overdose death and identified the importance of socioeconomic status, residential stability, racial/ethnic distribution, and social isolation in predicting overdose risks.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Lauren R. Gorfinkel, Deborah Hasin, Andrew J. Saxon, Melanie Wall, Silvia S. Martins, Magdalena Cerda, Katherine Keyes, David S. Fink, Salomeh Keyhani, Charles C. Maynard, Mark Olfson
Summary: This study reveals a shift in prescription pain treatment in the U.S., with a decline in opioid prescriptions and an increase in the use of non-opioid medications such as antidepressants and gabapentinoids. However, the evidence for the efficacy of these alternative medications in treating common pain conditions is still limited.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tarlise N. Townsend, Leah K. Hamilton, Ariadne Rivera-Aguirre, Corey S. Davis, John R. Pamplin Ii, David Kline, Kara E. Rudolph, Magdalena Cerda
Summary: Overdose Good Samaritan laws aim to reduce mortality by providing legal protections when a bystander seeks help for a possible drug overdose. However, lack of awareness and trust in these protections, as well as fear of police involvement and legal repercussions, hinder help-seeking behavior. Furthermore, racial disparities may exist in the effectiveness of these laws due to racist policing and drug policies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Deborah S. Hasin, Andrew J. Saxon, Carol Malte, Mark Olfson, Katherine M. Keyes, Jaimie L. Gradus, Magdalena Cerda, Charles C. Maynard, Salomeh Keyhani, Silvia S. Martins, David S. Fink, Ofir Livne, Zachary Mannes, Melanie M. Wall
Summary: This study used data from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to examine time trends in cannabis use disorder diagnoses among veterans, focusing on age group, sex, and race/ethnicity. The study found differences in these trends and identified possible factors contributing to the increase in diagnoses.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kara E. Rudolph, Catherine Gimbrone, Ellicott C. Matthay, Ivan Diaz, Corey S. Davis, Katherine Keyes, Magdalena Cerda
Summary: Violations of the positivity assumption can lead to bias and invalid inference in health policy research. Estimating the effects of alternative policies can help address the positivity problem.
Letter
Substance Abuse
Ariadne Rivera-Aguirre, Alvaro Castillo-Carniglia, Hannah S. Laqueur, Kara E. Rudolph, Silva S. Martins, Jessica Ramirez, Rosario Queirolo, Magdalena Cerda
Article
Substance Abuse
Noah T. Kreski, Magdalena Cerda, Qixuan Chen, Deborah S. Hasin, Silvia S. Martins, Pia M. Mauro, Mark Olfson, Katherine M. Keyes
Summary: Understanding time trends in risk factors for substance use can help explain the changes in substance use patterns. This study found that while alcohol, cigarette, and other substance use have declined over time for all groups, cannabis use and vaping have increased, especially among those who are highly social and engaged in unsupervised activities. The prevalence of substance use was highest among those who were highly social and employed. Enhanced public health measures are needed to address the increasing cannabis use and vaping trends.
SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Melissa Tracy, Elana Gordis, Kate Strully, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Magdalena Cerda
Summary: This study introduces the application of agent-based modeling (ABM) in trauma research and discusses its strengths and challenges. ABM can consider interactions between individuals, simulate processes across multiple scales, and guide decision making, contributing to the understanding and prevention of trauma and violence.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Greta A. Bushnell, Moira A. Rynn, Tobias Gerhard, Katherine M. Keyes, Deborah S. Hasin, Magdalena Cerda, Abner Nyandege, Mark Olfson
Summary: Among young adults in the United States, initiating benzodiazepine treatment for anxiety and depression, alone or simultaneously with selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), appears to have an increased risk of medically treated drug overdose compared with SSRI treatment alone. These associations were observed in publicly and privately insured individuals.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David Kline, Amanda M. Bunting, Staci A. Hepler, Ariadne Rivera-Aguirre, Noa Krawczyk, Magdalena Cerda
Summary: This study examines overdose deaths involving stimulants with and without opioids in the US from 1999 to 2020. The findings show that death rates involving cocaine and opioids sharply increased around 2015, particularly in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. There were also steady increases in deaths involving psychostimulants without opioids just before 2010, particularly in states in the West and South. Deaths involving psychostimulants with opioids increased around 2015, with the largest increases concentrated in Appalachian states.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Veronica A. Pear, Garen J. Wintemute, Nicholas P. Jewell, Magdalena Cerda, Jennifer Ahern
Summary: The density of pawn firearm dealers and off-premises alcohol outlets has been found to be associated with a higher risk of firearm assault, suggesting that limiting the density of these establishments could reduce interpersonal firearm violence.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephen G. Henry, Shao-You Fang, Andrew J. Crawford, Garen J. Wintemute, Iraklis Erik Tseregounis, James J. Gasper, Aaron Shev, Abigail R. Cartus, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Daniel J. Tancredi, Magdalena Cerda, Susan L. Stewart
Summary: This study examined the associations between 30-day prescribed opioid dose trajectories and fatal opioid overdose risk in the subsequent 15 days. The results showed that large dose increases and doses >= 60 milligram morphine equivalents (MME) per day were associated with significantly greater overdose risk. Patients whose dose decreased from >= 90 to 0-29 MME per day had significantly greater overdose risk compared to both patients prescribed a stable daily dose of >= 90 MME and patients prescribed a stable daily dose of 0-29 MME. Patients prescribed benzodiazepines also had significantly greater overdose risk, while being prescribed Z-drugs, carisoprodol, or psychostimulants was not associated with overdose risk.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
