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The Authors’ Own Words: Barriers to Accessing Treatment for Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder in Appalachian States

Nov 30, 2019 by AMERSA

The Authors’ Own Words:

We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.

Barriers to Accessing Treatment for Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder in Appalachian States

Stephen W. Patrick MD, MPH, MS; Melinda B. Buntin PhD; Peter R. Martin MD, MSc; Theresa A. Scott MS,William Dupont PhD; Michael Richards MD, PhD; & William O. Cooper MD, MPH

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“In a survey of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) providers in Appalachia, we found that providers frequently did not accept any insurance and frequently did not treat pregnant women in an area of the country disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic. Policymakers could prioritize improvements in provider training, including training of obstetricians to become buprenorphine prescribers, as a means to enhance access to pregnant women or enhancing reimbursement rates as a means of improving insurance acceptance for OAT.”

The Authors’ Own Words: Predicting Cigarette Initiation And Re-Initiation Among Active Duty United States Air Force Recruits

Nov 30, 2019 by AMERSA

The Authors’ Own Words:

We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.

Predicting Cigarette Initiation And Re-Initiation Among Active Duty United States Air Force Recruits

Melissa A. Little, PhD, MPH; Jon O. Ebbert, MD; Rebecca A. Krukowski, PhD; Jennifer P. Halbert, MSPH; Ryan Kalpinski, PhD; Christi A. Patten, PhD; Tina L. Boothe, BA; Christin K. Pasker, BA; Robert C. Klesges, PhD; & Gerald W. Talcott, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“This study demonstrates that despite tobacco bans during early military training, new recruits initiate cigarette use during their first year of service. More research is needed to understand what factors are contributing to these high rates of cigarette use in order to develop effective interventions and policies.“

The Authors’ Own Words: Understanding and treating opioid use disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations

Nov 29, 2019 by AMERSA

The Authors’ Own Words:

We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.

Understanding and treating opioid use disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations

Michael P. Girouard, BA; Hilary Goldhammer, SM; & Alex S. Keuroghlian, MD, MPH

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“Our manuscript provides a commentary on the overlooked topic of opioid use disorders in LGBTQ populations. In this brief article, we bring awareness to the specific LGBTQ subpopulations most at risk of developing opioid use disorders and highlight the complex interplay between opioid use and sexual risk in LGBTQ subpopulations. Clinicians will find the article helpful in tailoring behavioral health interventions for LGBTQ people with opioid use disorders and will learn about a model program that meets the multifactorial needs of the LGBTQ population. Finally, those involved in research focused on curbing the opioid epidemic will find suggestions for how to be more inclusive of LGBTQ people in their studies.”

The Authors’ Own Words: Predictors of HEDIS Treatment Initiation and Engagement among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder across Seven Health Systems

Nov 29, 2019 by AMERSA

The Authors’ Own Words:

We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.

Predictors of HEDIS Treatment Initiation and Engagement among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder across Seven Health Systems

Cynthia I. Campbell, PhD, MPH; Constance Weisner, DrPH, MSW; Ingrid A. Binswanger, MD, MPH, MS; Gwen T. Lapham, PhD, MPH, MSW; Brian K. Ahmedani, PhD, LMSW; Bobbi Jo H. Yarborough, PsyD; Irina V. Haller, PhD, MS; Andrea Altschuler, PhD; Rulin C. Hechter, MD, PhD; Amy M. Loree, PhD; & Andrea H. Kline-Simon, MS

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“The rates of AOD initiation and engagement for OUD patients vary widely and leave considerable room for improvement. Health systems appear to have more success at engaging younger patients in treatment, which may have positive implications for these patients long-term if they can stay engaged. The primary care and inpatient settings can present important opportunities for health systems to initiate and engage patients in treatment.”

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 28, 2019 by AMERSA

The Substance Abuse journal Team wishes you, your teams, and families a very happy & safe Thanksgiving Holiday!

Eat lots and enjoy gobble day!