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Prevalence of substance use among middle school-aged e-cigarette users compared with cigarette smokers, non-users and dual users: Implications for primary prevention

Alfgeir L. Kristjansson, PhD; Michael J. Mann, PhD; & Megan L. Smith, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 38, Iss. 4, 2017

“Among middle school-aged adolescents, electronic-cigarette (EC) only users do not differ from combustible cigarette-only users in odds for other forms of substance use. Primary prevention programs should consider EC use initiation as a pathway to greater risk of other licit and illicit substances among young adolescents. More research is needed to establish an understanding of the long-term implications of EC use compared to CC use in middle school-aged students, preferably using prospective research designs.”

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Examining Changes in Negative Mood Regulation Expectancies, PTSD, Depression, and Substance Use Following Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Emma Y. Siegel, BA; Moira Haller, PhD; Ruifeng Cui, BS; Ryan S. Trim, PhD; Susan R. Tate, PhD; & Sonya B. Norman, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 38, Iss. 4, 2017

“This is the first study to investigate NMR expectancies in veterans with co-occurring SUD, depression, and trauma. Findings suggest that NMR expectancies may be an important target in the treatment of comorbid PTSD and depression. Although findings were less promising with respect to substance use, it is possible that NMR expectancies may mediate improvements in PTSD and depression which may then translate to improved substance use outcomes for individuals with comorbidity. Based on the results of our study, we recommend that therapists consider targeting negative mood regulation skills when working with individuals with psychiatric comorbidities.”

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Exploring Medical Student’s Conceptions of Substance Use: A Follow-Up Evaluation

Dawn L. Lindsay, PhD; Holly Hagle, PhD; Piper Lincoln, MS; Jessica Williams, MPH; & Peter F. Luongo, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 38, Iss. 4, 2017

“This evaluation of an intensive education experience around alcohol and other drug use for medical students showed that the program had long lasting effects on students’ sense of the appropriateness of their role in intervening with patients with alcohol and other drug involvement. This study strongly supports the value of pre-service education strategies in addressing the stigma associated with working with patients with alcohol and other drug involvement.”

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Ten Years of Implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Lessons Learned

Ana P. Nunes, PhD; Melissa K. Richmond, PhD; Kelly Marzano, MA; Carolyn J. Swenson, MSPH, MSN, RN; & Jodi Lockhart, BA

Substance Abuse Vol. 38, Iss. 4, 2017

“As more primary care clinics and hospitals move toward implementing SBI as a standard of integrated care, establishing best implementation practices is fundamental to program success and sustainability. After ten years of implementing a statewide SBIRT initiative, SBIRT Colorado is uniquely positioned to offer key lessons learned about successful implementation. SBIRT Colorado has also had the opportunity to consider SBIRT in the context of legalized medical and recreational marijuana. This manuscript provides guidance to healthcare clinics and hospitals initiating SBI into their practice.”

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What an interesting issue! This issue addressed addiction treatment with mindfulness, smartphone apps, breaking down stigma, and more. This issue highlighted a lot of populations, including adolescents, college aged young adults, those living with HIV, and military to just name a few.

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Will strict limits on opioid prescription duration prevent addiction? Advocating for evidence-based policymaking

Mallika L. Mundkur, MD, MPH; Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH; & Stefan G. Kertesz, MD, MSc

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