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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Problematic substance use"”.
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Sex Differences in Risky Decision-Making Neural Processing and Its Link to Problematic Substance Use in Adolescents at Risk for Substance Use Disorders
… decision-making deficits are associated with substance use risk. However, sex differences in risky decision-making neural processing among adolescents with externalizing disorders (EXT), like ADHD and conduct disorder, have been understudied though EXT youth are at high risk for developing …
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Pathways from Caregiver Problematic Substance Use to Child Harm: A Secondary Data Analysis of the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being II
<p>Caregiver problematic substance use is a prevalent problem within the child protective services (CPS) system that is associated with negative outcomes for children. Utilizing path analysis models, this dissertation deepens our understanding of the direct and indirect (mediating and moderating) …
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School-Based Gay-Straight Alliances as a Protective Factor for Sexual Minority Youth
… it is unclear whether GSAs have any impact on substance use behaviors. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of attending a school with a GSA on sexual minority youths’ high school experiences, mental health, and substance use behaviors. A total of 103 heterosexual and 145 sexual …
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School-Based Gay-Straight Alliances as a Protective Factor for Sexual Minority Youth
… it is unclear whether GSAs have any impact on substance use behaviors. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of attending a school with a GSA on sexual minority youths’ high school experiences, mental health, and substance use behaviors. A total of 103 heterosexual and 145 sexual …
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The association betweeen psychopathology and substance use in young people
The co-occurrence of problematic substance use and non-substance use psychopathology is very common in psychiatry, and is generally referred to as comorbidity. The phenomenon has been the subject of debate and widespread research, yet remains poorly understood. The thesis aimed to examine the …
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The association among posttraumatic stress disorder clusters, problematic alcohol and cannabis use, and substance use motives.
… experience higher rates of traumatic events and substance misuse, potentially leading to reliance on maladaptive coping mechanisms and numerous harmful consequences. The relationship between PTSD symptom clusters and substance misuse is complex and varies across studies, highlighting the need for …
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Adult Sexual Abuse, Disordered Eating Behaviors, and Substance Abuse: The Role of Internalized Shame and Maladaptive Coping Strategies
<p>The prevalence of sexual abuse and disordered eating in young adulthood is increasing in the United States, with as many as one-quarter of women reporting unwanted sexual contact and two-thirds reporting extreme dieting. Among the numerous deleterious effects of sexual abuse are a greater risk …
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Differences between post-bariatric patients and controls in a substance abuse rehabilitation program: Implications for treatment
<p>A comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility began observing increased admissions who reported histories of bariatric surgeries. The present study examined what unique variables may pose risk for substance abuse among bariatric surgery candidates and what issues may affect prognosis or …
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An Exploration of How Working-Class Substance Users in the Western Cape Understand Their Addiction
The study aims to explore how substance users from poor and working-class backgrounds in the Western Cape, South Africa, understand the development of their patterns of substance use. Using a mono-method qualitative research design under an intersectional theoretical framework, 11 face-to-face …
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The Physical Health of People with Co-occurring Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
… disease [CVD]), and having a co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) increases this risk even further compared to having either disorder alone. This is concerning since 50% of people with SMI will be diagnosed with a co-occurring SUD in their lifetime and 40%-80% are current tobacco …
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Relationship between online-learning self-efficacy and risk for psychological distress and harmful substance use in South African university students
… OLSE predicts psychological distress and harmful substance use, and whether level of perceived social support moderates these relationships. It also examined whether psychological distress mediates the relationship between OLSE and problematic substance use. A cross-sectional online survey was …
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The Impact of Personalized Feedback on Marijuana Use: Examining a Brief Intervention Delivered via the Internet
Marijuana use remains the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States, and many people experience problems related to their marijuana use yet do not seek treatment. Web-based interventions for problematic marijuana use represent a potentially cost-effective and highly accessible way to …
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Effects of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention on Negative Affect and Urge to Drink Among College Student Drinkers
Problematic college student drinking can predict the subsequent development of severe alcohol use patterns. Several theories have proposed that negative affect (NA) plays a large role in the maintenance of substance use behaviors – a phenomenon supported in laboratory-based and clinical studies. It …
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Mothers and Children Treated for Maternal Substance Use: A Mixed Methods Approach
Maternal substance use is a major public health concern that can lead to various negative outcomes for women, children, and society. Previous research has shown how integrated substance use interventions promote positive short-term outcomes for these families, although more long-term evidence is …
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The Complexities of Guilt, Shame, Stigma, and Substance Use among a Sample of United States Substance Using Adults
<p>Background: Guilt, shame, stigma, substance use (problematic/nonproblematic), and help-seeking intention, are complex interrelated constructs that have not been collectively examined in community substance using adults, with mere pieces of each construct previously studied in various …
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The prevalence of psychoactive substance use amongst undergraduate students at a medical school in South Africa
Background: Substance use and its associated problems are a global public health concern. Factors that can influence trends in substance use include the characteristics of the substance itself as well as those related to the individual and their environment (including availability and …
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What is the relationship between attachment difficulties, alexithymia, and substance misuse? A systematic literature review. And Investigating the relationship between alexithymia, depression, and problematic benzodiazepine use.
… attachment difficulties, alexithymia, and substance misuse? A systematic literature review. Background: Substance misuse is common within the United Kingdom, having significant impact on health and public spending. It is important to understand the risk factors of substance misuse. …