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The Authors’ Own Words: In-hospital training in addiction medicine: A mixed methods study of health care provider benefits and differences

Nov 19, 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.

In-hospital training in addiction medicine: A mixed methods study of health care provider benefits and differences

Lauren Gorfinkel, B.Arts.Sc, MPH (Cand); Jan Klimas, MSc, PhD; Breanne Reel, BSc, MPH; Huiru Dong, MSc, PhD (Cand); Keith Ahamad, MD, CCFP; Christopher Fairgrieve, BMSc, MD, CCFP, ABAM; Mark McLean, MD, FRCPC; Annabel Mead, MD, CCFP; Seonaid Nolan, MD, FRCPC; Will Small, MA, PhD; Walter Cullen, MD, MRCGP, MICGP; Evan Wood, MD, PhD, FRCPC; & Nadia Fairbairn, MD, FRCPC

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 2, 2019

“Although hands-on training in addiction medicine tends to be overlooked in medical education, our findings suggest that both emerging and established physicians appear to be responsive to a hospital-based dedicated elective in addiction medicine, and that overall, medical students appear to feel that they benefit most from this intervention compared to other types of learners. As substance use disorders are not limited to a single field of medicine, spanning primary care, internal medicine, pain treatment, and more, focusing education on an earlier stage of training may ultimately allow for more effective identification and treatment in a broader range of contexts. In light of the pressing need for improved knowledge of substance use disorders in healthcare settings, all learner types should be targeted for training in addiction medicine; however, our study findings suggest that medical school is the optimal time to introduce this type of training.“

The Authors’ Own Words: The intersection of women’s sexual pleasure and injection drug use

Nov 19, 2019 by AMERSA

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The intersection of women’s sexual pleasure and injection drug use

Caroline Katzman, BA & Ellen Tuchman, MSW, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 2, 2019

“After conducting a thorough literature search, I found that most research about women who inject drugs focuses primarily on health risks, sex work, and interpersonal violence, with no mention of female pleasure or agency. When I began reading through these semi-structured qualitative interviews, I knew immediately that these women’s voices needed to be heard. Their voices were strong, their agency was clear, and they provided a positive viewpoint about sexual pleasure and relationships that has not yet been considered. We must share the nuances of all women’s perspectives to help shape our interventions because no intervention can be “one-size-fits-all.” It is imperative to understand the diversity in patient perspectives and experiences to help our patients stay healthy and safe.“

The Authors’ Own Words: The State of Substance Use Education in Masters of Social Work Programs: A Content Analysis Of Course Listings and Faculty Profiles

Nov 18, 2019 by AMERSA

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The State of Substance Use Education in Masters of Social Work Programs: A Content Analysis Of Course Listings and Faculty Profiles

Dane Minnick, LMSW

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 2, 2019

“It is my belief that this manuscript identifies a significant issue for both the addictions and social work fields. The results generated by this research should encourage future investigations into the capacity of social workers to deliver substance use services, and could potentially be used to facilitate an increase in the amount of substance use courses and material offered in social work academic programs.“

The Authors’ Own Words: Gender-Specific Predictors of Methadone Treatment Outcomes Among African Americans at an Urban Clinic

Nov 17, 2019 by AMERSA

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Gender-Specific Predictors of Methadone Treatment Outcomes Among African Americans at an Urban Clinic

Jamey J. Lister, PhD; Suzanne Brown, PhD; Mark K. Greenwald, PhD; & David M. Ledgerwood , PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 2, 2019

“This study delivers the first gender-specific methadone treatment implications among African Americans or any racial minority group, intent on addressing minority health disparities. We identified gender differences and differential MMT outcome predictors between African American female and male patients. We recommend interdisciplinary stakeholders across clinical and research fields consider these findings as they develop and implement assessment and treatment protocols tailored to African American patient needs.“

The Authors’ Own Words: Trends of major depressive episode among people with cannabis use: Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2006-2015

Nov 17, 2019 by AMERSA

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Trends of major depressive episode among people with cannabis use: Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2006-2015

Giuseppe Carrà, MD, MSc, PhD; Francesco Bartoli, MD, PhD; & Cristina Crocamo, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 2, 2019

“A dose-response association, suggesting that heavy cannabis users are more likely to report depressive disorders, has been hypothesized. We aimed at testing the existence of a linear association between different levels of cannabis use and depressive disorders using data between 2006 and 2015 from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Cannabis users, regardless of intensity, were more likely to have suffered from MDE in the past year. We detected, just for adults, only a minor gradient in MDE rates by increasing cannabis levels, which is unlikely to support a proper dose-response relationship as found in previous studies. Other common predisposing factors, including genetic liability and early familial environment, are likely to play a key role for depression onset. Nonetheless, since cannabis users have consistently higher prevalence rates of depressive disorders compared with non-users, there is the need for integrated screening and treatment programs to tackle this comorbid condition.“