Substance Use Among Latinx Adolescents in the USA: Scope, Theory, Interventions, and Next Steps

2019 ◽  
pp. 97-126
Author(s):  
Flavio F. Marsiglia ◽  
Elizabeth Kiehne
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Latinx Adolescents

On the go – parents are working 24/7

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mbita Mbao ◽  
Johnnie Hamilton-Mason
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
African Immigrants ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa ◽  
African Community ◽  
Community Data

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of African community leaders, on factors that influence substance use and mental health status of Sub-Sahara African immigrants living in the northeast region of the USA. Design/methodology/approach A social constructionist approach to grounded theory was used to understand social life’s complexity in the African community. Data analysis consisted of initial coding and focused coding, which led to the emerging of the following mid-range theories. Findings The following mid-range theories are developed: the work culture of Sub-Sahara African immigrants may influence substance-use behaviors, impact treatment for mental health and contribute to interpersonal conflicts related to marriage and parenting; there may be a relationship between the culture of privacy and spirituality because the church is often a place of comfort, and many may not seek treatment for mental health for fear of losing that community; Sub-Sahara African immigrants’ mental health and substance-use behaviors are influenced by unique factors that stem from balancing living in the new culture while also preserving their unique cultural norms. Originality/value The analysis of perceptions of African community leaders underscored “On the go” as a metaphor for describing Sub-Sahara African immigrants.

Likelihood of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Receipt among Pregnant Women in the USA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taghreed N. Salameh ◽  
Lynne A. Hall ◽  
Timothy N. Crawford ◽  
Ruth R. Staten ◽  
Martin T. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Substance Use Treatment ◽  
The Usa

scholarly journals Preventing Substance Use Among Indigenous Adolescents in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: a Systematic Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mieke Snijder ◽  
Lexine Stapinski ◽  
Briana Lees ◽  
James Ward ◽  
Patricia Conrod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Substance Use Prevention ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Indigenous Adolescents ◽  
Common Components

Abstract This systematic review assessed the current evidence base of substance use prevention programs for Indigenous adolescents in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The authors investigated (a) the outcomes, type, setting and context of prevention programs; (b) the common components of beneficial prevention programs; and (c) the methodological quality of evaluations of included prevention programs. The authors searched eight peer-reviewed and 20 grey literature databases for studies published between 1 January 1990 and 31 August 2017. Data extracted included type of program (culturally adapted, culture-based or unadapted), the setting (school, community, family or multi-setting), delivery (computerised or traditional), context (Indigenous-specific or multi-cultural environment) and common components of the programs. Program evaluation methodologies were critically appraised against standardised criteria. This review identified 26 eligible studies. Substance use prevention programs for Indigenous youth led to reductions in substance use frequency and intention to use; improvements in substance-related knowledge, attitudes and resistance strategies; and delay in substance use initiation. Key elements of beneficial programs included substance use education, skills development, cultural knowledge enhancement and community involvement in program development. Five programs were rated as methodologically strong, seven were moderate and fourteen were weak. Prevention programs have the potential to reduce substance use among Indigenous adolescents, especially when they are developed in partnership with Indigenous people. However, more rigorously conducted evaluation trials are required to strengthen the evidence base.

scholarly journals Declines in prevalence of adolescent substance use disorders and delinquent behaviors in the USA: a unitary trend?

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 1494-1503 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Grucza ◽  
R. F. Krueger ◽  
Arpana Agrawal ◽  
A. D. Plunk ◽  
M. J. Krauss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Adolescent Substance ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Adolescent Risk ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Item Response Theory Models ◽  
Adolescent Risk Behaviors

AbstractBackgroundDownward trends in a number of adolescent risk behaviors including violence, crime, and drug use have been observed in the USA in recent years. It is unknown whether these are separate trends or whether they might relate to a general reduction in propensity to engage in such behaviors. Our objectives were to quantify trends in substance use disorders (SUDs) and delinquent behaviors over the 2003–2014 period and to determine whether they might reflect a single trend in an Externalizing-like trait.MethodsWe analyzed data from 12 to 17 year old participants from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a representative survey of the household dwelling population of the USA, across the 2003–2014 period (N = 210 599). Outcomes included past-year prevalence of six categories of substance use disorder and six categories of delinquent behavior.ResultsTrend analysis suggested a net decline of 49% in mean number of SUDs and a 34% decline in delinquent behaviors over the 12-year period. Item Response Theory models were consistent with the interpretation that declines in each set of outcomes could be attributed to changes in mean levels of a latent, Externalizing-like trait.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that declines in SUDs and some delinquent behaviors reflect a single trend related to an Externalizing-like trait. Identifying the factors contributing to this trend may facilitate continued improvement across a spectrum of adolescent risk behaviors.

scholarly journals Substance use by adolescents of the USA National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1231-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi G Goldberg ◽  
Henny MW Bos ◽  
Nanette K Gartrell
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Family Study ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Lesbian Family

scholarly journals The epigenetic modulation of alcohol/ethanol and cannabis exposure/co-exposure during different stages

Open Biology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 180115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasminah Elsaadany Dobs ◽  
Mohamed Medhat Ali
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Clin Psychiatry ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Epidemiologic Survey ◽  
The Usa

Studies have reported the significant economic impact of smoking cannabis and drinking alcohol In the USA. It was estimated that the costs of cannabis-related treatment, hospitalization and loss of work-related pay have amounted to $200 billion. (Andersen AM, Dogan MV, Beach SRH, Philibert RA. 2015 Genes 6 , 991–1022. ( doi:10.3390/genes6040991 )). Data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions showed that individuals with general anxiety disorder and substance use disorder (GAD-SUD) have higher psychiatric comorbidity rates than those without substance use disorder (Alegría AA, Hasin DS, Nunes EV, Liu SM, Davies C, Grant BF, Blanco C. 2010 J. Clin. Psychiatry 71, 1187–1195. ( doi:10.4088/JCP.09m05328gry )). Moreover, the criminal justice system is significantly impacted by this cost (Andersen AM, Dogan MV, Beach SRH, Philibert RA. 2015 Genes 6 , 991–1022. ( doi:10.3390/genes6040991 )). Despite the increasing use of cannabis, there are still too many obscure facts. One of the new areas that scientific evidence shows is impacted negatively by cannabis use is the epigenome, which is an understudied area that we are still learning about. In addition, over the past few decades, we have seen various social and healthcare changes that have raised critical questions about their ongoing roles in regulating marijuana and alcohol use. This is important because of the increasing popularity and usage across various ages especially young adults and teenagers. More than 97.5 million Americans over 12 years old have used cannabis for non-medical use despite the significant side effects, with 1 in 10 users developing cannabis dependence (Crean RD, Crane NA, Mason BJ. 2011 J. Addict. Med. 5, 1–8. ( doi:10.1097/ADM.0b013e31820c23fa ), Office of Applied Studies. 2006 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, USA.). It was reported that 16% of substance abuse admissions in the USA were for cannabis-related symptoms, which is second only to alcohol-related disorders (Agalioti T, Lomvardas S, Parekh B, Yie J, Maniatis T, Thanos D. 2000 Cell 103, 667–678. ( doi:10.1016/S0092-8674(00)00169-0 ), Soutoglou E, Talianidis I. 2002 Science 295, 1901–1904. ( doi:10.1126/science.1068356 )). Today there are thirty-one states and the District of Columbia that currently have legalized marijuana for either medical or recreational use. Data about marijuana use from NIAAA's National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) indicates that ‘in total, 79 000 people were interviewed on alcohol and drug use. When examined by age young adults (ages 18–21) were found to be at highest risk for marijuana use and marijuana use disorder, with use increasing from 10.5 to 21.2% and disorder increasing from 4.4 to 7.5%’. ‘Given these facts, George Koob, PhD, director of NIAAA stated the importance for the scientific community to convey this information to the public about the potential hazards of marijuana and it's use’. On the other hand, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 16 million adults suffer from alcohol use disorders. To the best of our knowledge, epigenetic mechanisms have been previously studied in alcohol and cannabis abuse separately. Recent studies highlighted the molecular mechanisms that are linked with drug-induced transcriptional regulation, behavioural abnormalities and neurodegeneration, which has emphasized the role of chromatin modification/remodelling in the generation of drug activation of certain genes and the disabling of others, and the effect of that on addiction (Maze I, Nestler EJ. 2011 Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1216, 99–113. ( doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2010.05893.x ); Renthal W, Nestler EJ. 2008 Trends Mol. Med . 14, 341–350. ( doi:10.1016/j.molmed.2008.06.004 )). In this review, we will give an overview of epigenome science relevant to cannabis/the endocannabinoid system and the potential of epigenetic overlap between alcohol and cannabinergic activity at different stages, to aid further investigations that could bring more treatment options to our horizon.

scholarly journals Methods and rationale to assess the efficacy of a parenting intervention targeting diet improvement and substance use prevention among Latinx adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 105914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Vega-López ◽  
Flavio F. Marsiglia ◽  
Stephanie Ayers ◽  
Lela Rankin Williams ◽  
Meg Bruening ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Parenting Intervention ◽  
Substance Use Prevention ◽  
Latinx Adolescents
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