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

Nov 30, 2019 by AMERSA

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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

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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

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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!

The Authors’ Own Words: Factors Associated with Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Measure Performance in 2014-2015

Nov 27, 2019 by AMERSA

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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.

Factors Associated with Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Measure Performance in 2014-2015

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

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“Our goal was to identify opportunities to develop patient- and system-level interventions to facilitate initiation and engagement in AOD services, particularly among those who may be less likely to receive care. Initiation and engagement rates varied greatly, but they were low. Findings identified those over age 65, women, Hispanics, Black/African American and Asians (versus white) as less likely to initiate and those aged 30-49 and/or co-occurring conditions were more likely to engage. Primary care was the department with highest initiation rates, but those patients were less likely to engage in treatment. Focusing on these could help health systems develop interventions that facilitate AOD-IET.”