MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Drug and Alcohol Review' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:44 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570864&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00397.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570864 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570863&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00414.x Conclusions.There is very little knowledge of the official drinking guidelines among the general Australian population. If drinking guidelines are to have any effect on levels of consumption, a more concerted effort to publicise them is necessary. [Livingston M. Perceptions of low‐risk drinking levels among Australians during a period of change in the official drinking guidelines. Drug Alcohol Rev 2012] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570863 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618553&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00411.x Conclusions.Awareness of the dose‐dependent effect of cocaine on ACI risk, as well as the possible synergistic effect of alcohol, ought to be incorporated into preventive and care strategies.[Santos S, Brugal MT, Barrio G, Castellano Y, Domingo‐Salvany A, Espelt A, Bravo MJ, de la Fuente L, the ITINERE Project Group. Assessing the effect of patterns of cocaine and alcohol use on the risk of adverse acute cocaine intoxication. Drug Alcohol Rev 2012] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618553 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5595422&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00403.x Conclusions.The inconsistency among the different guidelines highlights one of the challenges of conveying health information on a drug that is integrated into social life and used extensively. It also reflects a siloed approach to alcohol policy—where retailing and harm reduction practices are managed by different sectors of government that seldom reflect a coordinated response.[Wettlaufer A, Cukier S, Giesbrecht N, Greenfield TK. The marketing of responsible drinking: Competing voices and interests. Drug Alcohol Rev 2012] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5595422 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5595422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579594&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00413.x Conclusions.The diversity of views expressed seems to have had little effect in the revision of the guidelines. Disseminating the low‐risk drinking guidelines message poses many challenges. [Wilkinson C. Responses to risk: Public submissions on Australian alcohol guidelines for low‐risk drinking. Drug Alcohol Rev 2012] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5579594 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5579594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570862&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00415.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570862 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5558065&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00412_2.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5558065 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5558065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5558064&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00412.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5558064 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5558064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5558063&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00383.x In this Harm Reduction Digest two observers and scholars of the 2001 Portuguese drug policy reform consider divergent accounts of the reform which viewed it as a ‘resounding success’ or a ‘disastrous failure’. Acknowledging from their own experience the inherent difficulties in studying drug law reform, Caitlin Hughes and Alex Stevens take the central competing claims of the protagonists and consider them against the available data. They remind us of the way all sides of the drug policy debates call upon and alternatively use or misuse ‘evidence’ to feed into discussions of the worth, efficacy and desirability of different illicit drug policies. In doing so they provide pause for thought for those of us who operate as drug policy researchers and drug policy advocates.Simon Lent... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5558063 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5558063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5558062&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00410.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5558062 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5558062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5522234&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00405.x Conclusions.Very high rates of cannabis use were identified, with 66.2% of males and 30.5% of females interviewed being current users. An additional 12.2% of males and 30.5% of females were former users, and 21.6% of males and 39% of females had never used cannabis. High rates of cannabis dependence were also observed. Of those current users who used cannabis at least weekly, 67.7% reported cannabis dependence. A range of mental health impacts due to cannabis were reported. In total, 76.1% of current users were considering quitting or cutting down. Rates of use and dependence were much higher than national rates, and indicate significant mental health harms due to cannabis. Further investigation of mental health impacts of cannabis is required, as is intervention to reduce these impacts.[B... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5522234 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5522234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5522238&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00406.x Conclusions.This pilot study demonstrated validity evidence for these measures and results suggest that illicit drug use and associated stigma are related to increased feelings of rejection and secrecy in users. Research is needed to examine whether stigma towards users serves as a deterrent to use because rejection and secrecy are associated with adverse psychosocial outcomes.[Palamar JJ. A pilot study examining perceived rejection and secrecy in relation to illicit drug use and associated stigma. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5522238 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5522238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5522237&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00407.x Conclusions.Uncorrected MMPI‐2 assessment in AUD tends to overstress psychopathology and to overlook disinhibitory traits in early abstinence, caused by chronic alcoholism.[Walvoort SJW, Wester AJ, Egger JIM. Neurocognitive parameters should be incorporated in the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory‐2 assessment of patients with alcohol use disorders. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5522237 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5522237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5522236&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00408.x Conclusions.The need for research to develop and test tailored interventions for this population is highlighted, as is the need for methadone services and staff to facilitate client smoking cessation.[Bowman J, Wiggers J, Colyvas K, Wye P, Walsh RA, Bartlem K. Smoking cessation among Australian methadone clients: Prevalence, characteristics and a need for action. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5522236 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5522236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5522235&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00409.x Conclusions.Although raising awareness of alcohol‐related risks may promote reduced alcohol consumption, many young people reported consuming alcohol at harmful levels despite having an accurate understanding of alcohol‐related risks. Multiple approaches to reducing alcohol‐related harm in young people should be considered.[Bowring AL, Gold J, Dietze P, Gouillou M, van Gemert C, Hellard ME. Know your limits: Awareness of the 2009 Australian alcohol guidelines among young people. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5522235 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5522235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502925&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00398.x Conclusions.The approach described brings alcohol guidelines within a general analytical frame of guidelines and standards for hazards to health. At the level of 1 in 100 lifetime risk, there is little justification for different guidelines for men and women. On grounds of differential risk, separate guidelines for young adults might be considered, but could not be based on lifetime risk.[Room R, Rehm J. Clear criteria based on absolute risk: Reforming the basis of guidelines on low‐risk drinking. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502925 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502924&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00399.x Conclusions.Young drug users already using the Internet to chat about drugs find online interviewing an acceptable and convenient way to contribute to research. With adequate preparation to develop technical and cultural competencies, online interviewing offers an effective way of engaging with young people that is worthy of consideration by researchers in the alcohol and other drug field.[Barratt MJ. The efficacy of interviewing young drug users through online chat. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502924 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502923&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00400.x Conclusion.The results suggest that South Koreans have a more even level of negative expectancy across all drinker categories, possibly due to a combination of linguistic, cultural and biological difference found among this population. The results provide a list of South Korean alcohol free association norms for future alcohol research in the region, with the results also underlining the need for alcohol free association tests among East Asian nations.[Mahoney BJ, Graham D, Cottrell D, Kim K‐Y. South Korean alcohol free associations: Negative expectancy not predicting drinks per occasion. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502923 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493429&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00392.x Conclusions.VET has potential to meet the increasingly complex needs of AOD work by providing ongoing certificate and diploma level training and qualifications at the vocational graduate level. However, the relatively high levels of dissatisfaction with the VET sector, and concern regarding the ability of certificate IV level training to meet the needs of the AOD workforce, warrant attention. Improved linkages and relationships between the AOD field and the VET sector could increase the quality of training provided and may assist in addressing the AOD workforce development needs.[Pidd K, Roche A, Duraisingam V, Carne A. Minimum qualifications in the alcohol and other drugs field: Employers' views. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493429 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493428&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00393.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493428 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493427&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00394.x Conclusions.It is possible to recruit and randomise participants to an RCT comparing different forms of supervised consumption. Pilot data suggest increased supervision may reduce illicit heroin use, but may decrease retention. This should now be tested in a large‐scale multicentre RCT.[Holland R, Matheson C, Anthony G, Roberts K, Priyardarshi S, MacRae A, Whitelaw E, Appavoo S, Bond C. A pilot randomised controlled trial of brief versus twice weekly versus standard supervised consumption in patients on opiate maintenance treatment. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493427 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5485120&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00386.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5485120 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5485120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5485119&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00388.x Conclusions.An optimal climate exists for policy reforms to make community sporting environments healthier by reducing the ties with alcohol. If implemented, these reforms may lead to an increase and diversification of participants in community sport.[Tobin CL, Fitzgerald JL, Livingstone C, Thomson L, Harper TA. Support for breaking the nexus between alcohol and community sports settings: Findings from the VicHealth Community Attitudes Survey in Australia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5485119 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5485119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5485118&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00389.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5485118 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5485118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5485117&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00390.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5485117 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5485117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474794&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00376.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474794 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474793&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00382.x Conclusions.Yogyakarta has a drug treatment sector in which most major treatment types are represented, and there appears to be potential for growth within many organisations. Nevertheless, the number and reach of the services are limited by a lack of resources and collaboration, and there are substantial cultural barriers to improving inter‐organisational coordination. This study suggests that Yogyakarta and greater Indonesia may benefit from greater service coordination facilitated by local government.[Morrison C, Kurniasih Y, Barton G. The landscape of services for drug users in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474793 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474792&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00381.x Conclusion.The fluctuations in alprazolam use over time may be reflective of medical practitioners ceasing to prescribe alprazolam in response to reports of associated harms; however, this may in turn be driving the illicit alprazolam market. While the data do not indicate a clear association between alprazolam use and harms, considering the potential severity of associated harms and the association between alprazolam use and anterograde amnesia, patterns of alprazolam use among PWID should be closely monitored. Potential changes to prescribing practice should consider unintended consequences, such as replacement with other BZD types, or illicitly obtained BZDs.[Horyniak D, Reddel S, Quinn B, Dietze P. The use of alprazolam by people who inject drugs in Melbourne, Australia. Drug Alcohol R... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474792 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474791&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00384.x Conclusions.The results of this research point out the need for early interventions for at‐risk families as well as at‐risk individuals.[Mirlashari J, Demirkol A, Salsali M, Rafiey H, Jahanbani J. Early childhood experiences, parenting and the process of drug dependency among young people in Tehran, Iran. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474791 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380350&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00371.x Conclusions.Many young people may lack the knowledge required to monitor their alcohol consumption or give accurate self‐reports in research. Future research should evaluate using a drink‐pouring task as part of interventions designed to improve knowledge and skills and encourage moderate consumption of alcohol.[de Visser RO, Birch JD. My cup runneth over: Young people's lack of knowledge of low‐risk drinking guidelines. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380350 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380349&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00372.x Conclusions.This newly developed scale is anticipated to provide utility in the social work settings, especially for youth social workers to assist in providing effective social services to young drug users. Despite the promising strength of the CYAYDU scale, further validation with large sample size is needed.[Chui WH, Chan HC. The Chinese Youth Attitudes toward Young Drug Users scale: An initial scale development and refinement. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380349 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380348&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00373.x Conclusions.Three hours of tailored training for psychiatric staff improve their knowledge and therapeutic attitude to problem‐drinking patients.[Nehlin C, Fredriksson A, Grönbladh L, Jansson L. Three hours of training improve psychiatric staff's self‐perceived knowledge and attitudes toward problem‐drinking patients. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380348 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380347&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00374.x Conclusions.Standard drink labelling is an effective but little used strategy for enabling drinkers to track their alcohol intake and potentially conform to safe or low‐risk drinking guidelines.[Kerr WC, Stockwell T. Understanding standard drinks and drinking guidelines. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380347 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380346&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00375.x Conclusions.There is no discernible long‐term impact on alcohol‐related ED attendances of the lockout intervention in Ballarat. As such, other interventions may be more appropriate to reduce alcohol‐related ED attendances.[Miller P, Coomber K, Sønderlund A, McKenzie S. The long‐term effect of lockouts on alcohol‐related emergency department attendances within Ballarat, Australia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380346 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380345&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00377.x Conclusions.Each aggression location and their associated environments have somewhat different implications for staff training, premises design, policy and prevention.[Graham K, Bernards S, Osgood DW, Wells S. ‘Hotspots’ for aggression in licensed drinking venues. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380345 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5522233&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00404.x AbstractIn 2008 the Australian government increased the excise rate on ready‐to‐drink premixed spirits or ‘alcopops’ by 70% to reduce their attraction to young people. A campaign against the decision was led by the Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia, whose members include representatives of the world's largest spirits producers and which aspires to partner the government in making alcohol policy. Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia's central thesis appeared to lack substance and sincerity: first, it promoted industry data that were evidently premature and misleading; second, it claimed ready‐to‐drinks were a safer alternative to the consumption of full‐strength spirits because spirits pose a threat to drinkers due to their higher alcoholic content. Fo... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5522233 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5522233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502922&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00401.x Conclusions.PTSD symptoms and PTSD are highly prevalent in those with coexisting depression and alcohol use problems and are associated with a history of childhood neglect and higher levels of comorbidity. Trauma, PTSD symptoms and PTSD should be assessed and addressed among people seeking treatment for coexisting depression and alcohol problems.[Bailey K, Webster R, Baker AL, Kavanagh DJ. Exposure to dysfunctional parenting and trauma events and posttraumatic stress profiles among a treatment sample with coexisting depression and alcohol use problems. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502922 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5502922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493426&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00395.x AbstractThe scientific evidence for low‐risk drinking guidelines was examined in a narrative review focusing on three points: definition of exposure, the best way to select outcomes and risk relations and how to determine thresholds. With respect to exposure, at least two dimensions should be incorporated: average volume of alcohol consumption and patterns of irregular heavy drinking occasions. Mortality should be selected as the most severe outcome, and a disaggregated approach should be adopted incorporating the regional demographic and cause of death structure. Finally, our plea is for establishing a general threshold for acceptable risk on a societal level rather than ad hoc specific committees setting norms for specific risks. Acceptable thresholds will be different if the risk is t... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493426 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5493426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5485116&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00391.x Conclusions.SCSOs are both interested in and capable of providing smoking care and the majority of clients found the smoking cessation intervention acceptable and helpful. Given the demonstrated acceptability and feasibility of this approach, further research to determine the effectiveness of this approach is warranted.[Bryant J, Bonevski B, Paul C, Hull P, O'Brien J. Implementing a smoking cessation program in social and community service organisations: A feasibility and acceptability trial. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5485116 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5485116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474790&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00385.x Conclusions.This study provides empirical evidence that perceptions of the neighbourhood social environment are associated with people's substance consumption patterns. Increasing residents' sense of neighbourhood cohesion might prove a promising way to decrease health‐damaging consumption behaviours. [Lin E‐Y, Witten K, Casswell S, You RQ. Neighbourhood matters: Perceptions of neighbourhood cohesiveness and associations with alcohol, cannabis and tobacco use. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474790 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5474790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398655&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00396.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398655 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5398655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380355&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00387_4.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380355 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380354&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00387_3.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380354 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380353&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00387_2.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380353 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380352&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00387_1.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380352 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380351&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00379.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380351 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380344&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00378.x Conclusions.The CAMH guidelines for adult drinkers do not adequately address acute risks for young people. More specific guideline recommendations for young people could be considered with a more prominent focus on drinking quantity (one to two drinks per occasion), and a recommended frequency of consumption (once a week).[Thompson KD, Stockwell T, MacDonald S. Is there a ‘low‐risk’ drinking level for youth? The risk of acute harm as a function of quantity and frequency of drinking. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380344 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5271530&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00335.x Conclusions.This paper supported gender‐specific daily limits and suggested that optimal guidelines might take daily limits from analyses of concurrent harms and weekly limits from analyses of prospective harms. This paper illustrates a mechanism for validating the ability of low‐risk drinking guidelines to accurately predict a range of alcohol‐related harms, whereby countries could use their own data on consumption and its association with harm to evaluate their low‐risk drinking guidelines.[Dawson DA, Smith SM, Pickering RP, Grant BF. An empirical approach to evaluating the validity of alternative low‐risk drinking guidelines. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5271530 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5271530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5271529&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00331.x Conclusions.The policy advice that ‘the safest choice for pregnant women is to abstain from alcohol during pregnancy’ should be maintained. However, the abstinence message needs to be presented in a balanced and rational manner to prevent unintended negative consequences.[O'Leary CM, Bower C. Guidelines for pregnancy: What's an acceptable risk, and how is the evidence (finally) shaping up? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5271529 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5271529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5271528&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00342.x AbstractIssue.Low‐risk drinking guidelines have been developed independently in a number of jurisdictions resulting in different sets of advice with different definitions of ‘low risk’. This paper discusses some of the fundamental issues addressed by an expert advisory panel during the course of developing national guidelines for Canadians and summarises key sets of evidence that were influential.Approach.The underlying reasoning and connection between the evidence and the guidelines is discussed in relation to: (i) how to minimise risk of long‐term illnesses; (ii) how to minimise risk of short‐term harms, for example injury; and (iii) alcohol use during pregnancy. Both absolute and relative risks were considered in the development of the guidelines.Findings.Meta‐analyses of al... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5271528 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5271528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5271527&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00345.x Conclusions.There is a case for including some information on these putative benefits in specific safer drinking guidelines for middle‐aged and older drinkers that: clearly conveys the remaining uncertainty about the benefits of moderate drinking, emphasises the conditional nature of any such benefits, and stresses the need to balance the potential benefits against the increased sensitivity of older adults to other adverse effects of alcohol, and the increased risk of interactions between alcohol and other medications used by older adults.[Hall W. What place, if any, does information on putative cardioprotective effects of moderate alcohol use have in safer drinking guidelines? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5271527 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5271527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5248110&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00369.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5248110 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5248110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222099&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00346.x Conclusions.A possible interpretation of the results is that respondents living close to on‐ and off‐premise outlets experience more amenity problems than those living further away, but that these experiences are concentrated among demographic groups who live in these areas. Direction of influence cannot be inferred from these cross‐sectional findings.[Wilkinson C, Livingston M. Distances to on‐ and off‐premise alcohol outlets and experiences of alcohol‐related amenity problems. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222099 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222098&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00347.x Conclusions.These initial data indicate client acceptance and satisfaction with the TBCM model. Further evaluation of the model, including cost‐effectiveness, is warranted.[Day CA, Demirkol A, Tynan M, Curry K, Hines S, Lintzeris N, Haber PS. Individual versus team‐based case‐management for clients of opioid treatment services: An initial evaluation of what clients prefer. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222098 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222097&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00348.x Conclusions.A large and increasing proportion of REU in Australia engage in high‐risk patterns of alcohol consumption, including in combination with ecstasy. High‐risk alcohol consumption among this group is associated with adverse health‐related outcomes. Prevention and harm reduction interventions for REU should incorporate messages about the risks associated with alcohol use. There is an ongoing need for youth‐specific, coordinated alcohol and other drug and mental health services.[Kinner SA, George J, Johnston J, Dunn M, Degenhardt L. Pills and pints: Risky drinking and alcohol‐related harms among regular ecstasy users in Australia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222097 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222096&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00349.x Conclusions.It is feasible for a range of clinicians to screen for problem alcohol use and deliver BI within community methadone clinics. Opiate‐dependent patients significantly reduced their alcohol consumption as a result of receiving a BI. [Darker CD, Sweeney BP, El Hassan HO, Smyth BP, Ivers J‐HH, Barry JM. Brief interventions are effective in reducing alcohol consumption in opiate‐dependent methadone‐maintained patients: Results from an implementation study. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222096 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222094&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00352.x Conclusions.Community acknowledgement of problem drug use and support for addiction treatment are present in Kabul, Afghanistan. However, knowledge gaps concerning drug laws and harm reduction should be addressed in efforts to introduce culturally appropriate harm reduction programming.[Stanekzai MR, Todd CS, Orr MG, Bayan S, Rasuli MZ, Wardak S‐R, Strathdee SA. Baseline assessment of community knowledge and attitudes toward drug use and harm reduction in Kabul, Afghanistan. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222094 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222100&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00350.x Conclusions.The congruity between indicators suggests that there has been a recent expansion in cocaine supply to and distribution within Australia, but that the more notable shift has concerned the nature of supply, with an apparent growth in importation and distribution beyond New South Wales. The diversification of cocaine supply routes may increase risks of market entrenchment and organised crime throughout Australia.[Hughes CE, Chalmers J, Bright DA, Matthew‐Simmons F, Sindicich N. Examining supply changes in Australia's cocaine market. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222100 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5271526&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00380.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5271526 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5271526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5248109&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00370.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5248109 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5248109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222093&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00353.x Conclusions.Alternative forms of maintenance medication are required for patients who are intolerant to methadone. SROM is a valuable alternative which enabled some patients to reduce both their dose and number of injections of diamorphine. SROM treatment may therefore represent a route to stop injecting.[Bond AJ, Reed KD, Beavan P, Strang J. After the randomised injectable opiate treatment trial: Post‐trial investigation of slow‐release oral morphine as an alternative opiate maintenance medication. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222093 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195106&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00351_2.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195106 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195105&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00351.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195105 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195104&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00252.x Conclusions.Knowledge of behavioural indicators of motives can be used to enhance staff hiring and training practices, reduce environmental triggers for aggression, and develop policies to reduce motivation for aggression.[Graham K, Bernards S, Wells S, Osgood DW, Abbey A, Felson RB, Saltz RF. Behavioural indicators of motives for barroom aggression: Implications for preventing bar violence. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:554–563] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195104 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195103&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00337.x Conclusions.Overall, the community interventions implemented have not been associated with reduced alcohol‐related attendances at the ED. The findings raise questions about whether targeting the night‐time economy is effective and whether interventions should instead be targeted at reducing whole‐of‐community alcohol consumption.[Miller P, Sønderlund A, Coomber K, Palmer D, Gillham K, Tindall J, Wiggers J. Do community interventions targeting licensed venues reduce alcohol‐related emergency department presentations? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:546–553] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195103 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195102&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00290.x Conclusion.We argue that a public health approach to night‐life is required which addresses drunkenness rather than pandering to the economic benefits of excessive alcohol use and managing any violence that is on public display. [Bellis MA, Hughes K. Getting drunk safely? Night‐life policy in the UK and its public health consequences. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:536–545] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195102 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195101&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00281.x Conclusions.The link between on‐site outlets and violence may be primarily underpinned by negative amenity effects while off‐site outlet effects occur via increased availability. Alcohol sales volumes from off‐site outlets influence levels of violence, which occur at both licensed and residential settings. The substantial and wide‐ranging effects of liquor stores on alcohol‐related harms may have been underestimated in the literature and by policy makers.[Liang W, Chikritzhs T. Revealing the link between licensed outlets and violence: Counting venues versus measuring alcohol availability. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:524–535] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195101 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195100&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00251.x Conclusions.These findings have significant implications for alcohol policies in Victoria, in particular pointing to the significant contribution of packaged alcohol outlets to both acute and chronic alcohol‐related harm.[Livingston M. Alcohol outlet density and harm: Comparing the impacts on violence and chronic harms. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:515–523] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195100 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195099&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00336.x AbstractThe aggregate relationship between homicide and alcohol availability is well established across a number of national and sub‐national settings in North America, Europe and some parts of Asia. However, results linking youth homicide and alcohol availability at the retail level are largely absent from the literature, especially at the city level and across longer time periods. In a multivariate, pooled time series and cross‐section study, youth homicide offending rates for two age groups, 13–17 and 18–24, were analysed for the 91 largest cities in the USA between 1984 and 2006. Data for social and economic characteristics, drug use, street gang activity and gun availability were also used as time series measures. Data on the availability of alcohol for each city were gathered... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195099 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195098&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00318.x Conclusions.These findings suggest that if the city were to make the voluntary ban on single serve container sales mandatory, violence in the surrounding areas would decline, all other things being equal. This study provides a much more grounded and specific justification for enacting such policy changes and once again shows the utility of alcohol policy for the reduction of crime and violence.[Parker RN, McCaffree KJ, Skiles D. The impact of retail practices on violence: The case of single serve alcohol beverage containers. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:496–504] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195098 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195097&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00315.x Conclusions.In 2000, heavy drinking was associated with increased risk of being tried and with drinking before the act. Heavy drinkers are more likely to have committed all forms of aggression, but only verbal aggression is significant. In 2000, judges gave heavy drinkers harsher sentences and a 2007 law sanctioned them even more severely. Our results suggest that treatment focused on problem drinking could be a helpful response—perhaps more so than harsher sentences—to intimate partner violence.[Pérez‐Diaz C, Huré M‐S. Heavy drinking and the disposition of intimate partner violence cases in French courts. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:490–495] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195097 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195096&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00296.x Conclusions.Although there are no simple answers to questions about alcohol's role in sexual assault, research suggests that intoxication may be a more important determinant of when some men commit sexual aggression, rather than who becomes sexually aggressive.[Abbey A. Alcohol's role in sexual violence perpetration: Theoretical explanations, existing evidence and future directions. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:481–489] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195096 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195095&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00306.x Conclusions.Results suggest that chronic effects, potentially related to alcohol abuse and dependence, are the main source of alcohol's impact on suicide rates in the USA for men and are responsible for about half of the effect for women.[Kerr WC, Subbaraman M, Ye Y. Per capita alcohol consumption and suicide mortality in a panel of US states from 1950 to 2002. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:473–480] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195095 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195094&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00322.x Conclusions.Australia belongs to the group of countries where lowering population drinking is likely to be associated with lower homicide rates and reducing beer consumption seems to be the most efficient way to achieve this.[Ramstedt M. Population drinking and homicide in Australia: A time series analysis of the period 1950–2003. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:466–472] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195094 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195093&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00295.x Conclusions.Results provided mixed support for the hypothesis that the relationship between alcohol and homicide is stronger in wet than in dry states in the USA. Future research should probe more specific indicators of homicide as well as alcohol consumption.[Norström T. Alcohol and homicide in the United States: Is the link dependent on wetness? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:458–465] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195093 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195092&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00340.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195092 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107425&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00341.x Conclusion.While a similar elevated risk of injury was found for alcohol use alone and alcohol used with other drugs, the literature suggests that alcohol in combination with some drugs may be potentially more risky for injury occurrence. Findings suggest the need for future research on risk of injury for specific alcohol and drug combinations.[Cherpitel CJ, Ye Y, Watters K, Brubacher JR, Stenstrom R. Risk of injury from alcohol and drug use in the emergency department: A case‐crossover study. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107425 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5107425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008041&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00316.x Conclusion.In Scotland, clinicians' practice is variable and individualised to patients, but generally cautious regarding relaxing supervision conditions. This may reflect the lack of evidence‐based guidance.[Anthony GB, Matheson CI, Holland R, Bond C, Roberts K, Mac Rae A, Whitelaw E, Priyadarshi S. Methadone prescribing under supervised consumption on premises: A Scottish clinician's perspective on prescribing practice. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008041 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008040&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00329.x Conclusions.By taking into account local characteristics, policy‐makers can make more informed decisions when regulating the placement and density of alcohol licenses in urban areas. Similarly, more systematic knowledge of how the association between alcohol outlet density and assault varies across the urban landscape should reduce harm and promote responsible retailing. Nevertheless, ours is one of the first studies to address the moderating effect of land use and we encourage further research to test the stability and generalisability of our results.[Pridemore WA, Grubesic TH. A spatial analysis of the moderating effects of land use on the association between alcohol outlet density and violence in urban areas. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008040 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008039&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00330.x Conclusions.Low‐income households and those that purchase more beer or spirits than wine could be targeted for health promotion interventions to reduce their risk of negative health outcomes from the clustering of alcohol consumption and unhealthy diet.[Gell L, Meier P. The nature and strength of the relationship between expenditure on alcohol and food: An analysis of adult‐only households in the UK. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008039 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008038&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00332.x Conclusions.Whilst the nature of the data does not permit causative conclusions, it appears that the order of onset of illicit drug use and violent crime is associated with heterogeneous offending patterns. Early onset violence was associated with more severe violent crimes in later adulthood, whereas violence which proceeded drug use was more strongly linked to systemic risks. The findings have implications for early intervention among children with conduct disorder and also for using drug and alcohol treatment services to reduce specific risks associated with violence.[Torok M, Darke S, Kaye S. Predisposed violent drug users versus drug users who commit violence: Does the order of onset translate to differences in the severity of violent offending? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug an... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008038 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008037&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00333.x Conclusions.The findings of this study suggest that the HED screener is not sensitive enough in the clinical psychiatric setting. When designing alcohol screening measures to be used all over health‐care organisations, special attention should be paid to psychiatric patients. If a somewhat more extensive screening tool is used, the full AUDIT is recommended.[Nehlin C, Fredriksson A, Jansson L. Brief alcohol screening in a clinical psychiatric population: Special attention needed. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008037 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181643&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00344.x Conclusions.Both self‐harm and suicide attempts were highly prevalent, and strongly associated with each other. Moreover, there were few differences between primary drug problems. All entrants should be screened for these behaviours, and appropriate responses implemented.[Darke S, Campbell G, Popple G. Self‐harm and attempted suicide among therapeutic community admissions. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181643 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107424&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00343.x Conclusion.There are high levels of public support for health information and warning labels on alcohol beverages. This study contributes much needed empirical guidance for developing alcohol beverage labelling strategies in an Australian context.[Thomson LM, Vandenberg B, Fitzgerald JL. An exploratory study of drinkers views of health information and warning labels on alcohol containers. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107424 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5107424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008036&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00339.x Conclusions.These findings suggest that associations between life substance abuse/dependence and life satisfaction can be explained by time‐dynamic factors, such as employment, life events and comorbid mental illness that are associated with reduced life satisfaction. When due allowance is made for confounding, alcohol and cannabis abuse/dependence are not associated with reduced life satisfaction. [Swain NR, Gibb SJ, Horwood LJ, Fergusson DM. Alcohol and cannabis abuse/dependence symptoms and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008036 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997484&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00334_4.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997484 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997483&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00334_3.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997483 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997482&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00334_2.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997482 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997481&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00334.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997481 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997480&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00301.x Conclusions.Subjective appraisal of stress and coping responses are essential factors affecting the morbidity of family members. Family members demonstrated a need and willingness to engage in formal treatment/counselling for their own problems that were attributed to living with an addiction patient. This provides an opportunity for stress management and brief interventions to modify coping styles, thereby minimizing the potential negative mental health impact on family members.[Lee KMT, Manning V, Teoh HC, Winslow M, Lee A, Subramaniam M, Guo S, Wong KE. Stress‐coping morbidity among family members of addiction patients in Singapore. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:441–447] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997480 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997479&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00338.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997479 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872001&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00321.x Conclusions.Recovery experiences vary widely, but better functioning is typically reported after longer periods and is associated with supportive peer groups and more engagement in meaningful activities, and supports models promoting the development of peer networks immersed in local communities.[Best D, Gow J, Knox T, Taylor A, Groshkova T, White W. Mapping the recovery stories of drinkers and drug users in Glasgow: Quality of life and its associations with measures of recovery capital. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872001 Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4872001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862432&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00317.x Conclusions.Transposing face‐to‐face treatments into a mailed format has shown some promise and future research is warranted to determine the efficacy of such treatments in a controlled study.[Norberg MM, Wright T, Hickey K, Copeland J. A postal intervention for dependent cannabis users. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862432 Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862431&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00319.x Conclusions.Given the popularity and perceived benefits of AEDs—and evidence from previous research that their consumption is associated with increases in intoxication levels, risky behaviours and harmful alcohol‐related consequences—there is a need to consider a range of strategies to reduce harmful consumption of AEDs. While educational interventions may be of benefit, there is also a role for regulation of the packaging and marketing of a product that is associated with substantial harms.[Jones SC, Barrie L, Berry N. Why (not) alcohol energy drinks? A qualitative study with Australian university students. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862431 Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911376&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00327.x We report a case of a man in his 40s presented to the emergency department twice, 1 month apart, with severe ischaemic sounding chest pain within 1 h of smoking marijuana on both occasions. He had elevated serial biomarkers and ischaemic electrocardiogram changes. His coronary angiograms on both episodes were entirely normal along with normal echocardiogram. This potentially suggests a coronary vasospasm as an underlying mechanism for these non‐ST elevation myocardial infarctions. This should alert clinicians and the public alike to this potential risk of cannabis use.[Safaa AM, Markham R, Jayasinghe R. Marijuana‐induced recurrent acute coronary syndrome with normal coronary angiograms. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911376 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4911376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872000&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00328.x Conclusions.Findings suggest that alcohol use is not invariably related to smoking in EOS, FDS or LOS, but when it is, across all subgroups co‐administration is associated with mutual dose escalation.[Campbell ML, Bozec LJ, McGrath D, Barrett SP. Alcohol and tobacco co‐use in nondaily smokers: An inevitable phenomenon? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872000 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4872000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862430&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00323.x Conclusions.Most AOD treatment seekers were identified HPMH comorbid and care plans generally included counselling. Adjunctive referrals were more common for severely depressed clients. Screening was effective and enhanced client rapport. Evaluations revealed low confidence in treating HPMH issues in‐house. Training may increase worker confidence in managing mental health interventions with subclinical cases, enhancing services' ability to move towards dual diagnosis capability.[Thomas AC, Staiger PK, McCabe M. Implementation and evaluation of brief depression and anxiety screening in clients contacting a drug and alcohol service. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862430 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789081&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00286.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789081 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789080&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00325.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789080 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789079&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00270.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789079 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789078&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00287.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789078 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789077&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00294.x Conclusions.Reducing inappropriate supply and demand for POAs while maximising their benefits and minimising their harms may improve health outcomes.[Hallinan R, Osborn M, Cohen M, Dobbin M, Wodak A. Increasing the benefits and reducing the harms of prescription opioid analgesics. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:315–323] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789077 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789076&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00183.x Conclusions: While results were encouraging, controlled research is required to confirm the efficacy of the program, and engagement of both users and prescribers needs further attention. [Parr JM, Kavanagh DJ, Young RM, Mitchell G. Acceptability of cognitive‐behaviour therapy via the Internet for cessation of benzodiazepine use. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:306–314] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789076 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789075&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00271.x Conclusions.The article discusses the need to identify methods for minimising risks and negative consequences associated with opioid analgesics and poses research directions, including the development of abuse‐deterrent opioid formulations, genetic risk factors for opioid dependence and opioid‐induced hyperalgesia as a potential target for medication therapy.[Ling W, Mooney L, Hillhouse M. Prescription opioid abuse, pain and addiction: Clinical issues and implications. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:300–305] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789075 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789074&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00302.x Conclusions.While some differences existed, this study of Australian treatment seekers found many similar characteristics between those with primary problems with heroin and POA. Few non‐injecting POA were recruited in this sample. This finding contrasts with reports of a growing population of opioid‐dependent people with characteristics that are distinct from traditional opioid‐dependent populations, which may reflect the orientation of current treatment systems in Australia towards injection drug users.[Nielsen S, Bruno R, Lintzeris N, Fischer J, Carruthers S, Stoové M. Pharmaceutical opioid analgesic and heroin dependence: How do treatment‐seeking clients differ in Australia? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:291–299] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789074 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789073&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00285.x Conclusion.Preliminary results indicate that IDUSF are effective in significantly filtering out large particles, which are responsible for major harms like pulmonary emboli. One strategy for alleviating these consequences is to promote the implementation of IDUSF in harm reduction programs, accompanied by training of social workers, peers and drug users.[Roux P, Carrieri MP, Keijzer L, Dasgupta N. Reducing harm from injecting pharmaceutical tablet or capsule material by injecting drug users. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:287–290] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789073 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789072&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00311.x Conclusion.Further experimental research is required to elucidate the effects of these medications on driving, under varying conditions and in different medical contexts. This will ensure that doctors prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids are well informed, and can appropriately advise patients of the risks associated with driving whilst taking these medications. [Leung SY. Benzodiazepines, opioids and driving: An overview of the experimental research. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:281–286] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789072 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789071&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00292.x Conclusions.Increasing pharmaceutical‐related ambulance attendances for opioid analgesics reflect increasing use, with the increase in other analgesic‐related attendances also concerning. The overrepresentation of female patients reflects a population experiencing drug‐related harm not reflected in illicit drug research. The rise of alcohol involvement represents heightened risk of adverse events including death, and suggests an area for public education to prevent alcohol and drug‐related harms.[Lloyd BK, McElwee PR. Trends over time in characteristics of pharmaceutical drug‐related ambulance attendances in Melbourne. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:271–280] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789071 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789070&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00291.x Conclusions.Abuse is increasing, with varying patterns of use by high‐risk groups and different geographic preferences. Prescription drug monitoring programs are being developed in each of the US states to deter ‘doctor shopping’; the Food and Drug Administration has increased authority over manufacturers; and options for proper disposal of leftover medications exist. There is increased emphasis on responsible prescribing including risk assessments, prescribing agreements, treatment plans, and training for clinicians, as well as monitoring the interactions with benzodiazepines. However, unless these efforts decrease diversion, abuse and addiction, clinicians may lose the ability to use some of these opioids for effective pain management or so many barriers will be raised that pain wi... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789070 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789069&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00324.x Discussion and conclusion. Extra‐medical use of pharmaceuticals occurred among all three groups of frequent illegal drug users to varying degrees. Differences between the three groups in the level and type of extra‐medical pharmaceutical drug use suggest that different control strategies may be effective for each group. [Wilkins C, Sweetsur P, Griffiths R. Recent trends in pharmaceutical drug use among frequent injecting drug users, frequent methamphetamine users and frequent ecstasy users in New Zealand, 2006–2009. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:255–263] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789069 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789068&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00304.x Conclusions.It is imperative for the region to rapidly facilitate access to opioids for the treatment of pain and opioid dependence, ensuring effective systems that maintain quality care, regulate and monitor retail pharmacies, and minimise diversion. Prevention of HIV among people who inject pharmaceutical opioids is essential.[Larance B, Ambekar A, Azim T, Murthy P, Panda S, Degenhardt L, Mathers B. The availability, diversion and injection of pharmaceutical opioids in South Asia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:246–254] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789068 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789067&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00283.x Conclusions.The increasing global attention on the use and diversion of pharmaceutical opioids warrants a discussion of current terms and definitions. Exaggerated concerns regarding ‘addiction potential’ may result in restrictions in the supply of opioids and the under‐treatment of legitimate medical conditions. Researchers, clinicians, policy‐makers and patients need to ensure greater care is given to terminology, including detailed descriptions of patient practices, the context in which they occur and severity of associated harm.[Larance B, Degenhardt L, Lintzeris N, Winstock A, Mattick R. Definitions related to the use of pharmaceutical opioids: Extramedical use, diversion, non‐adherence and aberrant medication‐related behaviours. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:236–245] (Source:... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789067 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789066&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00326.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789066 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753604&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00313.x Conclusions.Participant's perceptions differed significantly depending on their age, gender and treatment status. Participants in treatment typically reported barriers intrinsic to the individual while participants from the community reported barriers relating to the treatment available. Reported facilitators were more homogenous and most commonly related to availability of information. [Gates P, Copeland J, Swift W, Martin G. Barriers and facilitators to cannabis treatment. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753604 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4753604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676678&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00293.x Conclusions.This study indicates there is scope for community pharmacists to undertake SBI for risky drinking, and that customers find this to be acceptable. Targeted screening may well be useful, in particular for smokers. Further research is required to explore the effectiveness of SBI for risky drinkers in this setting.[Sheridan J, Stewart J, Smart R, McCormick R. Risky drinking among community pharmacy customers in New Zealand and their attitudes towards pharmacist screening and brief interventions. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676678 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4676678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664065&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00288.x Conclusions.This paper reports low levels of mephedrone use among a large sample of same‐sex attracted young people. The proportion of respondents who had used mephedrone was much lower than reported in recent UK research. This may suggest that mephedrone has not infiltrated the Australian market to the same extent as in Europe. However, data from annual surveillance of drug users are required to better determine this.[Lea T, Reynolds R, De Wit J. Mephedrone use among same‐sex attracted young people in Sydney, Australia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664065 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4664065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664064&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00300.x Conclusion.This is the first study that has shown an association between spirits consumption and male suicide in Japan. Potentially beneficial policy changes include increasing spirits prices through taxation, reducing the physical availability of alcohol and discouraging the practice of heavy drinking.[Norström T, Stickley A, Shibuya K. The importance of alcoholic beverage type for suicide in Japan: A time‐series analysis, 1963–2007. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664064 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4664064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664063&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00303.x Conclusions.Both impulsivity and NS seem to be related with craving and relapse. Particularly, NS3 may be related with relapse both directly and indirectly via craving, whereas NPI may be related with relapse only indirectly via craving. Thus severity of craving may be a final pathway to relapse in these relationships of NS3 and NPI with relapse. These findings suggest that impulsivity, NS and craving are important variables to predict outcome and also for the treatment plan.[Evren C, Durkaya M, Evren B, Dalbudak E, Cetin R. Relationship of relapse with impulsivity, novelty seeking and craving in male alcohol‐dependent inpatients. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664063 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4664063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622181&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00289.x We report a 56‐year‐old man with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by alcohol withdrawal.[Alexandre J, Benouda L, Champ‐Rigot L, Labombarda F. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by alcohol withdrawal. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622181 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622180&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00297.x Conclusions.While rates of alcohol drinking among this group of Hong Kong medical students are comparable to those reported in Europe and North America, rates of problem drinking are much lower.[Rotheray KR, Cattermole GN, Liow ECH, Machin P, Graham CA, Rainer TH. Alcohol misuse is rare among Hong Kong medical students. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622180 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622179&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00298.x Conclusions.Different parameters of treatment stay were predicted by different variables. The fact that neither psychopathology nor primary problem drug was related to treatment indicates that these should not be seen as poor prognostic indicators for treatment success in a drug free treatment setting.[Darke S, Campbell G, Popple G. Retention, early dropout and treatment completion among therapeutic community admissions. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622179 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622178&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00299.x Conclusions.Despite the increased availability of crack, injection is still present among cocaine users due at least in part to the concurrent increasing popularity of POs.[Roy E, Arruda N, Vaillancourt E, Boivin J‐F, Morissette C, Leclerc P, Alary M, Bourgois P. Drug use patterns in the presence of crack in downtown Montréal. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622178 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622177&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00305.x Conclusion.An intervention combining interactive, supportive and reinforcing evidence‐based dissemination strategies is most likely required to enhance health‐care practitioners' knowledge and skills in alcohol SBI delivery, positively orientate them to their role in its delivery, and facilitate integration of evidence‐based alcohol SBI into routine clinical processes and locally available systems.[Clifford A, Shakeshaft A, Deans C. How and when health‐care practitioners in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services deliver alcohol screening and brief intervention, and why they don't: A qualitative study. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622177 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753603&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00314.x Conclusions.Patients entering treatment for SUDs should be assessed for PTSD, depression and suicidality. These conditions impact significantly on treatment outcomes, and require the development of appropriate treatment strategies.[Dore G, Mills K, Murray R, Teesson M, Farrugia P. Post‐traumatic stress disorder, depression and suicidality in inpatients with substance use disorders. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753603 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4753603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747522&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00320.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747522 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4747522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676677&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00312.x Conclusions.This study found only limited evidence that khat use has been impacting directly on people's health and well‐being. Any moves to prohibit khat use may further marginalise already vulnerable groups of people.[Feigin A, Higgs P, Hellard M, Dietze P. The impact of khat use on East African communities in Melbourne: A preliminary investigation. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676677 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4676677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664062&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00307.x Conclusions.The results suggest that athletes who have a history of illicit drug use overestimate the prevalence of drug use among athletes. These findings may be helpful in the formulation of normative education initiatives.[Dunn M, Thomas JO, Swift W, Burns L. Elite athletes' estimates of the prevalence of illicit drug use: Evidence for the false consensus effect. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664062 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4664062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622176&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00310.x Conclusions.Our findings suggest that the consumption of distilled spirits has had an especially detrimental impact on lethal violence in Russia from at least 1970 onwards. In order to reduce homicide rates in this context, alcohol policy should focus on reducing overall consumption as well as attempting to shift the beverage preference away from distilled spirits.[Stickley A, Razvodovsky Y. The effects of beverage type on homicide rates in Russia, 1970–2005. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622176 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592254&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00309.x Conclusions.Consumption of spirit‐based RTDs dropped and consumption of other alcoholic beverages increased following the introduction of the tax. The increased consumption of other alcoholic beverages could be interpreted as indicating that RTD drinkers switched to purchasing spirits or wine‐based RTDs or cider. However, those increases could also be interpreted as a continuation of long‐term trends rather than a ‘substitution effect’. It is impossible to know how much of the changes were due to the tax, to the ‘global financial crisis’, to adaptive marketing by the alcohol industry, to the Government's national binge drinking strategy, to mass media coverage of these issues or to other factors.[Doran CM, Digiusto E. Using taxes to curb drinking: A report card on the Austral... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592254 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4592254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554571&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00308_4.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554571 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554570&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00308_3.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554570 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554569&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00308_2.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554569 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554568&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2011.00308_1.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554568 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554567&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00268.x Conclusions.International comparisons do not suggest a strong, upward effect of the coffee shop system on levels of cannabis use, although prevalence rates among Dutch adolescents give rise to concern. Furthermore, the coffee shop system appears to be successful in separating the hard and soft drugs markets. Nevertheless, in recent years, issues concerning the involvement of organised crime and the public nuisance related to drug tourism have given rise to several restrictive measures on the local level and have sparked a political debate on the reform of Dutch drug policy.[Monshouwer K, van Laar M, Vollebergh WA. Buying cannabis in ‘coffee shops’. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:148–156] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554567 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554566&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00267.x Conclusion.While much remains to be done regarding practical implementation, the mood of those interested in the promotion of BI as a means of reducing alcohol‐related harm, in Europe as elsewhere, is cautiously optimistic.[Heather N. Developing, evaluating and implementing alcohol brief interventions in Europe. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:138–147] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554566 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554565&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00266.x AbstractMaintaining opiate addicts on opiates has a long history. The idea to prescribe pharmaceutical morphine as a substitute for street heroin started in USA and was abolished on the basis of prohibitionist legislation. A new approach to maintain opiate addicts on substitution therapy was initiated in USA in 1963, with the prescription of methadone. This approach found, although slowly, increasing acceptance, and is nowadays considered to be a cornerstone in the management of opiate dependence and for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in opiate injectors. Since 1975, the concept of heroin maintenance treatment was re‐activated in order to reach out to treatment‐resistant heroin addicts. Research projects were performed in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Canada and in England,... Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554565 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554564&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00265.x Discussion.In most European countries the share of alcohol taxes of the price of alcoholic beverages is quite low. Therefore, increasing alcohol excise duty rates would in most countries lead to increased alcohol tax revenues to the public sector. Consequently, increasing alcohol excise duty rates would serve both the fiscal and the health and social policy interests of the state.[Österberg EL. Alcohol tax changes and the use of alcohol in Europe. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:124–129] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554564 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554563&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00264.x Conclusion.To improve public health there is an urgent need for an appropriate regulatory framework and regulatory authority at the European level, controlling both tobacco and nicotine products to ensure that the least harmful products are the most accessible.[Le Houezec J, McNeill A, Britton J. Tobacco, nicotine and harm reduction. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011;30:119–123] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554563 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554562&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00269.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554562 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4554562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313901&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00258.x Conclusion.MMT access by young Aboriginal people is low. The associations between MMT use and other variables need further study to steer efforts directed at recruitment into MMT. The removal of barriers to MMT and inclusion of young Aboriginal people in the development of treatment programs based on Indigenous values are urgently required to help Aboriginal people who use drugs.[Yang J, Oviedo‐Joekes E, Christian KWM, Li K, Louie M, Schechter M, Spittal P. The Cedar Project: Methadone maintenance treatment among young Aboriginal people who use opioids in two Canadian cities. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313901 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313900&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00275.x Conclusions.The lower program completion rates for indigenous clients are consistent with findings from other Australian studies and highlight the need to further explore and address factors contributing to this result.[Rysavy P, Cunningham T, O'Reilly‐Martinez R. Preliminary analysis of the Northern Territory's illicit drug court diversion program highlights the need to examine lower program completion rates for indigenous clients. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313900 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313899&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00274.x Conclusions.Australian prescribers perceive most patients adhere with OST, although they may underestimate the levels of diversion. Prescribers' beliefs about patients' behaviours are important and influence decisions to prescribe, medication choice and suitability for unsupervised dosing. The uncertainties in assessing and responding to diversion/injection may be a factor deterring prescribers' participation in OST.[Larance B, Degenhardt L, O'Brien S, Lintzeris N, Winstock A, Mattick RP, Bell J, Ali R. Prescribers' perceptions of the diversion and injection of medication by opioid substitution treatment patients. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313899 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313898&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00277.x Conclusions.Findings suggest that portraying oneself as a drinker is considered by many young people to be a socially desirable component of identity in the SNS environment, perpetuating an online culture that normalises binge drinking. Ready‐made Facebook photo essays provide an alternate method of accessing problematic alcohol use, supplementing self‐report measures.[Ridout B, Campbell A, Ellis L. ‘Off your Face(book)’: Alcohol in online social identity construction and its relation to problem drinking in university students. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313898 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313897&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00278.x Conclusions.The measurement of addictive behaviours appears clinically cohesive, as determined by a validated analysis grid applied to an exhaustive set of questionnaires identified through a systematic literature review.[Cloutier R, Lesage A, Landry M, Kairouz S, Ménard J‐M. Clinical measurement of addictions. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313897 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313896&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00279.x Conclusion.This study identified psychosocial factors that may be associated with continued petrol sniffing among Aboriginal Australians post treatment. Future research, interventions and policy relating to petrol sniffing should consider these factors. [Dingwall KM, Maruff P, Clough AR, Cairney S. Factors associated with continued solvent use in Indigenous petrol sniffers following treatment. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313896 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313895&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00273.x Conclusions.Concerns that the religious affiliation of non‐government organisations might influence AOD service delivery in Australia appear to be overstated. Factors contributing to the observed uniformity of care may include a more strategic, federal approach; and an increasing emphasis on best practice within the sector. The lack of discernable differentiation between religiously affiliated and non‐religiously affiliated non‐government organisations may also be attributable to changes in the way services are delivered by many religious organisations.[McIlwraith F, Kinner SA, Najman JM. AOD treatment agencies: Does religious affiliation influence service delivery? Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313895 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313894&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00276.x Conclusions.Alcohol‐attributable burden and associated costs will increase markedly if all Canadian provinces and territories gave up the government alcohol retailing systems. For public health and economic reasons, governments should continue to have a strong role in alcohol retailing. [Popova S, Patra J, Sarnocinska‐Hart A, Gnam WH, Giesbrecht N, Rehm J. Cost of privatisation versus government alcohol retailing systems: Canadian example. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313894 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313893&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00280.x Conclusions.One of few studies on substance use in Samoa, the data provide a basis for setting priorities to address health risks posed by adolescent use and understanding the influence of rapid change.[Odden HL. Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and hallucinogen use in Samoan adolescents. Drug Alcohol Rev 2011] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313893 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4313893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4330914&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00284_5.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4330914 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4330914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4330913&cid=s_17945_2_f&fid=17945&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1465-3362.2010.00284_4.x (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review) Drug and Alcohol Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4330913 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4330913