scholarly journals PREVENTION OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 59-61
Author(s):  
Abu Shehab Ala Hani Izzat ◽  
Lucretia Anghel ◽  
Bogdan Stefanescu ◽  
Cristina Kantor ◽  
Anamaria Ciubara
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Chronic Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Prevention Methods

Substance use disorder in a severe mode is called addiction, it is a chronic disorder of the brain determined by biological and social factors that have unhealthy consequences to individuals and to community. Understanding substance use disorder has improved our perspectives in the last thirty years due to major advancement in researches related to genetics and neuroscience. In addition to the evolution of new technologies and methods that helped us create advanced prevention techniques and interventions. Methods: PubMed was used to conduct the literature searches, observational and interventional studies focused on adult substance use were obtained. Findings were collected and arranged to cover the main points of epidemiology, neurobiology and prevention. Results: substance-related use patterns have evolved over time, which are informed via peer behaviors, environmental factors, messaging platforms, availability of various substances, and other different variables. Many risk factors in addition to resiliency factors contributed to individual differences in substance use and related results. Prevention methods have achieved mixed results, although many evidence-based treatments were developed for substance use disorder, the results are limited to a moderate level, suggesting the need for additional research to evolve prevention methods and treatment. Conclusion: It is necessary to mention that there is a high demand to identify cost effective prevention methods. The integration of prevention methods and techniques, including interventions at the school, family and society levels, is more likely to achieve the results needed.

Afterword

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Stewart Agras ◽  
Athena Robinson
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Basic Sciences ◽  
The Status ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
State Of The Science ◽  
Maladaptive Eating

This chapter reflects on core themes raised within this Handbook, which collectively reflect the state of the science in the eating disorder field. Such themes include the growing recognition of the complexity of eating disorders including their etiological underpinnings and the contributions of basic sciences to an understanding of processes underlying the expression of maladaptive eating patterns. The status of the prevention and treatment of these disorders as reflected in the literature to date is considered with questions raised about future progress. Looking toward the future, new technologies may offer opportunities to bring cost-effective evidence-based treatments to underserved populations. However, such opportunities bring with them new ethical and practical considerations. Also highlighted are potential areas for further research.

Quick Screen to Detect Current and Future Substance Use Disorder in Adolescent Females

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-285
Author(s):  
Levent Kirisci ◽  
Maureen Reynolds ◽  
Ralph Tartar
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Problem Severity ◽  
Future Risk ◽  
Substance Involvement ◽  
Good Range

Background. Prevention of substance use disorder (SUD) is impeded by the large number, complexity and idiosyncratic configuration of etiological factors.  Effective prevention of SUD is feasible however when intervention resources are prioritized to individuals who are objectively determined high risk and tailored to their  specific characteristics and circumstances.Objective. This study had the aim of developing a rapid accurate screening instrument for determining current presence of and future risk for SUD. Methods. The sample consisted of 182 girls recruited when they were 10-12 years of age and tracked to 22 years of age.  From a large item pool the Drug Use Screening Inventory Quick Screen for Females (DQS-F) was derived consisting of the Substance Involvement Index and the Problem Severity Index.Results. The DQS for Females (DQS-F) has high sensitivity for identifying girls who currently qualify for SUD diagnosis.  Furthermore, accuracy of predicting future SUD with the DQS-F is in the good range at age 16 and in the very good range at age 19.Conclusions. Requiring only three minutes for administration on the Web the DQS-F is an efficient method for identifying girls requiring thorough assessment prior to implementing individualized intervention.

Evidence-Based Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Treatment with Sexual and Gender Minorities

2019 ◽  
pp. 222-243
Author(s):  
Adam W. Carrico ◽  
Walter Gómez ◽  
Cathy J. Reback
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sexual Minority Women ◽  
Substance Use Disorder Treatment ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Disorder Treatment ◽  
And Gender

Although sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations remain at markedly elevated risk for developing alcohol and substance use disorders, relatively few substance use disorder treatment programs provide culturally tailored services. This chapter provides an overview of alcohol and substance use disparities as well as reviews evidence-based interventions in distinct SGM populations. In general, clinical research has focused on culturally tailoring evidence-based substance use disorder treatments such as cognitive–behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing with modest success. Further clinical research should develop and test novel substance use disorder intervention approaches that address minority stress processes as key triggers for unhealthy alcohol consumption and substance use. Clinical research is also needed to address the disparities in unhealthy drinking among sexual minority women as well as alcohol and substance use disparities in transgender individuals. Recommendations are provided to optimize the effectiveness and scalability of existing evidence-based treatments targeting alcohol and substance use disorders in SGM populations.

scholarly journals How are Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs Adjusting to Value-Based Payment? A Statewide Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117822182092402
Author(s):  
Megan A. O’Grady ◽  
Patricia Lincourt ◽  
Evan Gilmer ◽  
Michael Kwan ◽  
Constance Burke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Treatment Providers

Healthcare systems are implementing value-based payment (VBP) arrangements in efforts to incentivize cost-effective, high quality of care. These arrangements represent a major shift for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers who may need to make changes to their clinical and business operations to meet new demands for quality under value-based contracts. This qualitative study was conducted in the context of New York State’s efforts to implement VBP among SUD treatment providers to understand their experiences, challenges, and needs. Five focus groups were conducted across the State with a total of 68 treatment professionals. Content analysis was conducted and five themes emerged. First, competing demands, limited workforce and technology infrastructure, and perceived lack of information were leading to overwhelmed administrators. Second, confusion and financial fear was being driven by the need for new clinical roles, business practices, and external partnerships. Third, providers were undertaking a number of measures to address workforce needs. Fourth, providers were building new business models and clinical practices. Fifth, providers desired more support and information. As VBP models are being adopted, healthcare systems should identify ways to mitigate challenges and support SUD treatment providers that may have limited resources to address complex workforce, client, and infrastructure needs.

Reaching out to patients with antisocial personality disorder in substance use disorder treatment: interactions between counsellors and clients in a psycho-educational intervention

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2/3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Hesse ◽  
Birgitte Thylstrup
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Antisocial Personality Disorder ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Antisocial Personality ◽  
Lifestyle Counselling ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Overall Functioning

Purpose This article presents the Impulsive Lifestyle Counselling program, a time-limited psychoeducational approach to increasing patient awareness of antisocial personality disorder and its consequences. Design/methodology/approach This article describes the ILC program, a program developed as an add-on to treatment for substance use disorders, gives examples of issues and patient-counsellor interactions in the ILC sessions. Findings During the ILC sessions the patients engaged with the counsellors in diverse ways, reflecting the varying levels of psychopathology and overall functioning and barriers and incentive for lifestyle changes. Originality/value Patients with substance use disorder and comorbid antisocial personality disorder can receive better care with brief counselling that focuses on antisocial behavior and thinking. More diverse evidence-based treatments are needed for this disorder.

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