International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
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Mental Health Correlates of Post Disaster Increases in Alcohol and Cigarette Smoking: A Vietnamese Study
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Abstract Previous research in US populations has found associations between disaster-related variables, psychological variables, and
post-disaster increases in smoking and alcohol use. To date, no research has examined this association in an international
population of disaster exposed individuals. Data used in this study were drawn from a larger study involving a two-wave assessment
of a disaster-affected sample of Vietnamese citizens (N = 798). Interviews were conducted to assess the effects of mental health variables and typhoon related variables on reported
increases in alcohol use and cigarette smok...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - November 14, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Experience of Recovery for Female Heroin Addicts: An Interpretative Phenomenological AnalysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In addiction research it is imperative to explore, not only motivations that precipitate drug use and abuse, but also the
changes which take place in the social environment that enable individuals suffering from an addictive disorder to ‘break
the cycle’ and reach a position of recovery. Therefore the main aims of the study were to explore the idiosyncratic experiences
of female heroin addicts. Five female participants were recruited. Open ended, semi-structured interviews were performed;
their narratives were then analysed according to the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - November 10, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Treatment Issues for Aboriginal Mothers with Substance Use Problems and Their ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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We describe New Choices as an example of an integrated program, review research on existing treatment
for Aboriginal mothers with substance use issues, and describe Sheway as a promising integrated program for Aboriginal women
with substance abuse issues and their young children. There are few treatment programs specifically for Aboriginal mothers
with substance use issues and their children and very little research on their effectiveness. Based on our review of existing
evidence, we offer recommendations for future research and practice.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9255-8Authors
Alison Nicc...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - November 10, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Gambling and the Multidimensionality of Accessibility: More Than Just Proximity to VenuesEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study used data from semi-structured
focus groups and interviews with 38 participants (Median age 42 years) to explore wider aspects of accessibility. People preferred
venues which were open long hours and located close to home, work or regular routes, i.e., geo-temporal accessibility. This
was particularly influential for problem gamblers. Social and personal accessibility related to venues as safe, social, easy
entertainment experiences, and as an accessible retreat from life issues. The attraction of an accessible retreat was restricted
to problem gamblers. Finally, low outlay games and easy access to mon...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - November 3, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Preliminary Validation of a New Clinical Tool for Identifying Problem Video Game PlayingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Research has estimated that between 6 to 13% of individuals who play video games do so excessively. However, the methods and
definitions used to identify “problem” video game players often vary considerably. This research presents preliminary validation
data for a new measure of problematic video game play called the Problem Video Game Playing Test (PVGT). Two studies were
conducted: an online survey of 373 university student video game players, and a paper-and-pencil survey of 416 video game
players from video game outlets and LAN businesses. This paper presents the internal consistency, score ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - October 29, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
What Does a Random Line Look Like: An Experimental StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The study examined the perception of random lines by people with gambling problems compared to people without gambling problems.
The sample consisted of 67 probable pathological gamblers and 46 people without gambling problems. Participants completed
a number of questionnaires about their gambling and were then presented with a series of random and non-random lines. The
participants rated lines as random if the pattern stayed near zero (the middle of the screen) and did not form anything that
resembled waves. The probable pathological gamblers rated 2 of the patterns (jumps, and multi-wave) as signi...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - October 7, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Community-based Suicide Prevention Research in Remote On-Reserve First Nations CommunitiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Suicide is a complex problem linked to genetic, environmental, psychological and community factors. For the Aboriginal population
more specifically, loss of culture, history of traumatic events, individual, family and community factors may also play a
role in suicidal behaviour. Of particular concern is the high rate of suicide among Canadian Aboriginal youth. While the need
to develop interventions to reduce suicidal behaviour for First Nations on-reserve populations is evident, there may be an
element of distrust of researchers by Aboriginal communities. Furthermore, research in mental health and ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - October 7, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Strengths-based Programming for First Nations Youth in Schools: Building Engagement Through Healthy Relationships and Leadership SkillsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article describes these initiatives
and some of the early successes and challenges we have faced in the design and implementation of them. Preliminary evidence
is presented to support the contention that these initiatives increase youth engagement.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9242-0Authors
Claire V. Crooks, CAMH Centre for Prevention Science London Ontario CanadaDebbie Chiodo, CAMH Centre for Prevention Science London Ontario CanadaDarren Thomas, Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Ontario CanadaRay Hughes, CAMH Centre for Prevention Science London Ontario Canada
Journal Internati...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - October 6, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
An Exploration of the Connection between Child Sexual Abuse and Gambling in Aboriginal CommunitiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Child sexual abuse (CSA) lead to short-term sequelae and long-lasting pervasive outcomes. Research has started addressing
CSA as a potential risk factor for later addictions, including pathological gambling. Among Aboriginal peoples, it is plausible
that the legacy of residential schooling and other historical traumas have led to unresolved grief that contribute to social
problems, such as pathological gambling. The purpose of this brief paper is to report on the few available studies examining
the connection between CSA and later pathological gambling. Results show that gambling is more prevalent a...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - October 2, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
An Update on the Epidemiology of Schizophrenia with a Special Reference to Clinically Important Risk FactorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness which poses a tremendous burden on the families, caregivers and the society. The
purpose of this paper is to provide an updated review of the epidemiology of schizophrenia with a special attention to the
clinically important risk factors such as drug abuse, hormonal factors and the new advances in genetic research. The authors
reviewed the literature with a special focus to the recent papers published from January 1970 to present. The prevalence of
schizophrenia varied by ten-fold and the incidence of schizophrenia varied by five-fold among different studies...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - October 2, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Erratum to: Identifying Community Needs and Resources in a Native Community: A Research Partnership in the Pacific NorthwestEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9249-6Authors
Lisa Rey Thomas, University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute Seattle WA USADennis M. Donovan, University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute Seattle WA USARobin L. W. Sigo, Suquamish Tribe Suquamish WA USA
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874 (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 29, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Making the Pack the Hero, Tobacco Industry Response to Marketing Restrictions in the UK: Findings from a Long-Term AuditEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act (TAPA), introduced between 2003 and 2005 in the UK, prohibits all tobacco advertising,
promotion and sponsorship. Packaging, however, is not covered in the Act. Two strands of a long-term audit (trade press review
and panel of smokers) are examined to monitor change in tobacco packaging from January 2002 to January 2009. The trade press
provides numerous examples of value based (altered pack size or price marked packaging), image based (altered pack design)
and innovation based (pack additions or modifications) packaging. Some examples of value, image and in...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Vulnerability and Gambling Addiction: Psychosocial Benchmarks and Avenues for InterventionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Defined by researchers as “a silent epidemic” the gambling phenomenon is a social problem that has a negative impact on individuals,
families and communities. Among these effects, there is exasperating evidence of comprised community networks, a deterioration
of family and social ties, psychiatric co-morbidity, suicides and more recently, homelessness. In this context, individual,
structural and social vulnerabilities become important markers in understanding the dynamics involved. From a social critical
perspective of the literature review, we will highlight some of the major psychosocial stake...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Internet Gambling, Health, Smoking and Alcohol Use: Findings from the 2007 British Gambling Prevalence SurveyEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study provides analysis of a representative national sample of Internet gamblers. Using participant data from the 2007
British Gambling Prevalence Survey (n = 9003 adults aged 16 years and over), all participants who had gambled online, bet online, and/or who had used a betting
exchange in the last 12 months (6% of the total sample) were compared with all other gamblers who had not gambled via the
Internet (62% of the sample). Results showed that Internet gambling and non-Internet gambling had a significant association
with smoking (nicotine) and drinking (alcohol). Self-reported general health statu...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 15, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Drug Trafficking: Time to Abolish the Death PenaltyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9236-yAuthors
Griffith Edwards, King’s College London Institute of Psychiatry, National Addiction Centre London UKTom Babor, University of Connecticut Farmington CT USAShane Darke, University of New South Wales Sydney AustraliaWayne Hall, University of Queensland Herston, Qld AustraliaJohn Marsden, King’s College London Institute of Psychiatry, National Addiction Centre London UKPeter Miller, Deakin University Geelong AustraliaRobert West, University College London London UK
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Pri...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 15, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Health Advocacy- Counting the CostsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Access to, and delivery of, safe and culturally appropriate health services is increasingly important in New Zealand. This
paper will focus on counting the costs of health advocacy through the experience of a small non government charitable organisation,
the Health Advocates Trust, (HAT) which aimed to provide advocacy services for a wide range of different population groups,
each with distinct but also similar health needs in the Auckland and Northland regions of New Zealand. The costs of advocating
for a fair share of funding for the provision of health advocacy services for approximately a third ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 15, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
The Substance Abuse Treatment Workforce of South AfricaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The purpose of this paper is to describe characteristics of substance abuse treatment counselors in the Republic of South
Africa, including demographics, education, training, and job duties. Counselors recruited from 24 treatment centers completed
a survey after signing informed consent. Counselors were primarily female (75%), racially diverse (36.4% White, 30.8% Black,
18.9% Coloured, 12.6% Indian or Asian, and 1.4% Cape Malay), and were 38 years old on average. The majority (62.3%) held at
least an equivalent of a bachelor’s degree, and just under half (49%) were registered social workers. ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 15, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Identifying Community Needs and Resources in a Native Community: A Research Partnership in the Pacific NorthwestEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Indigenous communities have engaged in needs and resources assessments for thousands of years. By blending CBPR/TPR approaches
with community-driven assets and needs assessments, academic and community based researchers can work together to better understand
and identify community strengths as well as issues of concern in Native communities. This best practice approach can set research
agendas that are relevant to Native communities and result in interventions and health promotion programs that are respectful
of Tribal sovereignty and that incorporate unique traditions and strengths of Native commun...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 15, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Depression and Anxiety as Possible Mediators of the Association Between Smoking and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective of this study was to investigate the association between depression and anxiety and adolescents’ smoking status,
and to determine whether depression or anxiety mediate the association between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
and smoking. A cross-sectional survey of tobacco use was conducted in regional school districts located outside the Greater
Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. The sample included 6,943 students. Having taken medications for depression, anxiety,
or ADHD; ethnicity/race; and parental, peer, and sibling smoking status were significantly associated with smoking s...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - September 3, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
What is recovery? Revisiting the Betty Ford Institute Consensus Panel DefinitionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9227-zAuthors
Betty Ford Institute, Consensus Panel, Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy Washington, DC USA
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874 (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - August 25, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
If These Walls Could Talk: Reflective Practice in Addiction Studies Among Undergraduates in New ZealandEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract This exploratory study examined reflective practice among a class of students studying a ‘communities and addictions’ course
as part of the undergraduate health science degree. Most reflective practice publications are focused on medical or teachers’
training rather than undergraduates in general. This is surprising given that reflective practice is an impetus to deeper
learning. The students were required to write a 500 word reflective piece after writing essays on the disease model and a
public health approach to problem gambling, substance use, tobacco use, or eating disorders. This innovat...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - August 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Using the CPGI to Determine Problem Gambling Prevalence in Australia: Measurement IssuesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Most states and territories in Australia have adopted the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) of the Canadian Problem Gambling
Index as the standard measure of problem gambling in their prevalence studies and research programs. However, notwithstanding
this attempted standardisation, differences in sampling and recruitment methodologies and in some cases the modification of
the scoring methods used in the PGSI have lead to substantial difficulties in comparison of the prevalence rates obtained
in different studies. This paper focuses on how these two actions may significantly underestimate the tr...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - August 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Beyond Recovery: Colonization, Health and Healing for Indigenous People in CanadaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract How do we limit our focus to mental health when Indigenous teaching demands a much wider lens? How do we respond to mental
health recovery when Indigenous experience speaks to a very different approach to healing, and how can we take up the health
of Indigenous people in Canada without a discussion of identity and colonization? We cannot, for the mental health and recovery
of Indigenous people in Canada have always been tied to history, identity, politics, language and dislocation. Thus, in this
paper, our aim is to make clear that history, highlight the impacts of colonization and expound on Indige...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - August 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
E-Message Boards for Those Who Self-Injure: Implications for E-HealthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Virtual communities for those who self-injure (SI) are increasingly popular and involve Internet communication technologies
including e-message boards. The social and emotional support of an accepting virtual community may facilitate individual recovery
from SI. Via self-report data, this study describes individuals who participate in virtual communities for those who SI and
implications for e-health communities. Sixty-seven individuals who participate in virtual communities responded to ten open-ended
questionnaire items posted on two e-message boards for those who SI. Participants reported a varie...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - August 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
A Four-Stage Method for Developing Early Interventions for Alcohol Among Aboriginal AdolescentsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract This paper details a four-stage methodology for developing early alcohol interventions for at-risk Aboriginal youth. Stage
1 was an integrative approach to Aboriginal education that upholds Aboriginal traditional wisdom supporting respectful relationships
to the Creator, to the land and to each other. Stage 2 used quantitative methods to investigate associations between personality
risk factors and risky drinking motives. Stage 3 used qualitative interviews to further understand the contexts and circumstances
surrounding drinking behaviour within a larger cultural context. Stage 3 involved tailoring...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - August 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Young Adults with Gambling Problems: The Impact of Childhood MaltreatmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Childhood maltreatment has been thought to be a significant risk factor in the development of gambling problems. Incorporating
a developmental psychopathology perspective, 1,324 adolescents and young adults, age 17–22 years completed self-report measures
on gambling behaviors, gambling severity, and childhood maltreatment. Problem gamblers reported high levels of childhood maltreatment
as compared with non gamblers and social gamblers. The results highlight the inter-relationship between multiple types of
childhood abuse and gambling severity and are consistent with Jacobs’ General Theory o...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - July 26, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Monitoring and Evaluation of Substance Abuse Services in South Africa: Implications for Policy and PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Although outcomes monitoring and the collection of other performance data holds benefits for service managers and policy makers,
the extent to which these data are collected by South African substance abuse service providers is unknown. To describe (i)
the extent to which substance abuse service providers in South Africa monitor and evaluate their programmes and (ii) the availability
of structures to support monitoring and evaluation activities within these services. Cross-sectional surveys of substance
abuse treatment services were conducted in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces (2006–2007) and ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - July 26, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Psychosis and transformation: A phenomenological inquiryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Conventional views towards psychosis typically portray psychosis as an illness of the brain with a generally poor prognosis,
even if treated with antipsychotics. However, there is a growing body of literature which presents an alternative view of
psychosis, whereby people are not only able to recover from psychosis, but can also experience transformative and/or spiritual
growth through psychosis. To learn more about the transformative potential of psychotic experiences, a phenomenological approach
was used to research the experiences of six people who self-identified as having benefited from psychos...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - July 22, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Resilience Moderates the Relationship Between Exposure to Violence and Posttraumatic Reexperiencing in Mi’kmaq YouthEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study is part of a school-based collaborative research project with a Nova Scotian Mi’kmaq community that hopes to shed
light on the relationship between exposure to violence and mental health in First Nations youth. This particular study sought
to examine how the multifaceted construct of resilience might act as a protective factor, buffering some students from the
negative mental health consequences of exposure to violence. The present paper focuses on whether the construct of resilience,
measured by the Child and Youth Resiliency Measure (CYRM; Ungar et al. 2008), has a moderating impact on the relationship b...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - July 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
The Role of Context in Online Gaming Excess and Addiction: Some Case Study EvidenceEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study uses data from two case studies to highlight the role of context in distinguishing excessive gaming
from addictive gaming. Both of the gamers in this study claimed to be playing for up to 14 h a day yet and although they were
behaviorally identical in terms of their game playing, they were very different in terms of psychological motivation and the
meaning and experience of gaming within their lives. It is argued that one of the players appears to be genuinely addicted
to online gaming but that the other player is not based on context and consequences. The two cases outlined highlight the
importance of...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - July 7, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Gambling in Ethnic Adolescent Populations: An Exploratory Study of the Utility of Problem Behaviour Theory as an Explanatory FrameworkEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study aimed
to provide an initial perspective on the possible utility of Problem Behaviour Theory, a well-validated model for the emergence
of problem behaviours such as alcohol and cannabis use in adolescents. Problem Behaviour Theory posits that the emergence
of these behaviours is influenced by three systems of psychosocial influence: the Personality System, the Perceived Environment
System and the Behaviour System, in addition to demographic and socialization factors. Problem gambling among youth in various
ethnic communities may have the potential to be explained by PBT, as it employs a psychosocial framewor...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - June 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Cow Dung Ingestion and Inhalation Dependence: a Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Although abuse of several unusual inhalants had been documented, addiction to cow dung fumes or their ashes has not been reported
in medical literature as yet. We are reporting a case of cow dung dependence in ingestion and inhalational form.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9214-4Authors
Praveen Khairkar, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Psychiatry Sawangi (M) Wardha Maharashtra IndiaPrashant Tiple, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Psychiatry Sawangi (M) Wardha Maharashtra IndiaGovind Bang, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences D...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - June 11, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Deviant Constructions: How Governments Preserve Colonial Narratives of Addictions and Poor Mental Health to Intervene into the Lives of Indigenous Children and Families in CanadaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Colonial projects in Canada have a long history of violently intervening into the personal lives and social structures of
Indigenous peoples. These interventions are associated with elevated rates of addictions and mental health issues among Indigenous
peoples. In this paper we employ an indigenized social determinants approach to mental health and addictions that accounts
for the multiple, intersecting effects of colonial discourse upon the health of Indigenous peoples, and particularly the health
effects of colonial interventions into the lives of First Nations Indigenous children in Canada. We fo...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - June 11, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
The Role of Light and Music in Gambling Behaviour: An Empirical Pilot StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Empirical research examining the situational characteristics of gambling and their effect on gambling behaviour is limited
but growing. This experimental pilot investigation reports the first ever empirical study into the combined effects of both
music and light on gambling behaviour. While playing an online version of roulette, 56 participants took part in one of four
experimental conditions (14 participants in each condition); (1) gambling with fast tempo music under normal (white) light,
(2) gambling with fast tempo music under red light, (3) gambling with slow tempo music under normal (white) li...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - June 11, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Psychometric Evaluation of the Life Orientation Test—Revised in Treated Opiate Dependent IndividualsEmail this article to a colleague.
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We examined internal consistency and test-retest reliability of a measure of dispositional optimism, the Life Orientation
Test — Revised, in 121 opiate-dependent patients seeking methadone treatment. Internal consistency was adequate at baseline
(α = .69) and follow-up (α = .72). Low socioeconomic status and being on disability were significantly associated with reduced
internal consistency; ethnic and educational differences approached significance. Test-retest reliability was good (ICC = .72), varying across gender, race, ethnicity, education, employment and income (ICC Range = .24 –.85). Criteri...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - June 2, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Near Pandemic state of Influenza A (H1N1) virus, economic contraction (read depression) and the state of Mental Health & Addiction ServicesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9223-3Authors
Masood Zangeneh, International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction (IJMA) Editorial Office, 54 Royal Chapin Crescent Richmond Hill ON L4S 2A7 Canada
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874 (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 27, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Risk Factors for Drug Abuse Among Nepalese Samples Selected from a Town of Eastern NepalEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The study focuses on the serious issue related to the adolescents’ and adults’ behavior and health. It aims to identify the
risk factors for drug abuse from samples taken from a town of Eastern Nepal. This is a matched case-control study. The conditional
logistic regression method was adopted for data analysis. The diagnosis cut off was determined by Receiver Operating Characteristic
curve. A representative sample of 150 matched pairs was recruited from Dharan in 2006. The final model after adjusting 17
possible variables each other, detected some factors like education, occupation, short temper...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 27, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Physical and Psychological Harms and Health Consequences of Methamphetamine Use Amongst a Group of New Zealand UsersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Methamphetamine has become a drug of concern in many countries. This qualitative study reports on the historical and current
psychological and physical health of a group of methamphetamine users in Auckland, New Zealand in 2004, most of whom were
in drug treatment. Participants reported they had experienced a range of physical health problems including those relating
to lack of eating, skin problems, and cardiovascular and respiratory issues. Psychological problems included hallucinatory
experiences, lack of sleep, feelings and acts of aggression and poor self-esteem. SF-36 results indicated that cu...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 22, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Treating Nurses and Student Nurses with Chemical Dependency: Revising Policy in the United States for the 21st CenturyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9222-4Authors
Todd Monroe, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USAFrances Pearson, The University of Memphis Memphis TN USAHeidi Kenaga, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874 (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 22, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Service Quality in Alcohol Treatment: A Qualitative StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective of the study was to qualitatively evaluate the managerial and organisational issues associated with service
quality in a privately funded alcohol treatment centre in the UK. Two different groups of participants at a private treatment
clinic were interviewed. The first group comprised 25 of its patients. The second group comprised 15 staff members of the
same clinic. All 40 interviews were transcribed and a thematic analysis was performed on the data to reveal the key themes.
Six themes emerged from the interviews amongst patients and staff of the treatment clinic. The six themes were: (1) the fellowship
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Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 12, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
An Analysis of Training Effects on School Personnel’s Knowledge, Attitudes, Comfort, and Confidence Levels Toward Educating Students About HIV/AIDS in PennsylvaniaEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study indicates that HIV/AIDS update trainings should be a priority
for school personnel in order to increase their knowledge, comfort, confidence, and attitudes in addressing the needs of students
and their families in an appropriate educational setting.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9221-5Authors
Sharon Deutschlander, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana PA USA
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874 (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 12, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
The Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI): A Comparison of Cut-Points in First Nations Mi’kmaq and Non-Aboriginal Adolescents in Rural Nova ScotiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Important to the assessment of adolescent alcohol misuse is examination of alcohol-related problems. However, most measurement
tools have only been validated among Euro-American cultures. The present study assessed the ability of the Rutgers Alcohol
Problem Index (RAPI) to identify problem drinkers among groups of First Nations Mi’kmaq and non-Aboriginal adolescents from
rural Nova Scotia and compared cut-point scores across cultural groups. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analyses
revealed that the RAPI adequately distinguished between problem and non-problem drinkers in both groups...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 12, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Providing Post-Treatment Support in an Outpatient Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Context: A Qualitative Study of Staff OpinionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract This paper examines the post-treatment support practices, attitudes and preferences of outpatient alcohol and other drug (AOD)
treatment staff as well as perceived barriers to implementing a post-treatment support service in an outpatient AOD treatment
context. Data were collected via semi-structured interview and group discussion (n = 23). Findings suggest that post-treatment support was rarely provided by participating AOD treatment staff or their respective
services. However, there was widespread support for implementing such services, and it was generally believed that implementation
would b...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 12, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Gambling: A Poison Chalice for Indigenous Peoples’Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Indigenous populations are now being encouraged to be involved in the business of gambling as an operator or if not given
that status, are actively encouraged to participate in gambling activities. Research both published and unpublished show that
different indigenous populations often have a higher prevalence of problem and pathological gambling than other populations
groups, especially the dominant population, which actively encourages the normalisation and exposure of vulnerable peoples
to gambling. Within this context there are issues for indigenous peoples which vary from one country to another...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - May 2, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
An Empirical Study Examining the Impact of Gambling Advertisements on Adolescent Gambling Attitudes and BehaviorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Based upon a previous qualitative study a questionnaire ascertaining adolescents’ awareness of gambling advertisements and
their impact upon their behavior was developed and administered to 1,147 youth between the ages of 12 and 19. The findings
suggest that almost all youth report being exposed to advertising with many individuals indicating being bombarded with messages,
especially through pop-up ads viewed on the Internet. Sixty-one percent of youth reported receiving spam gambling advertisements
by e-mail and 96% had seen TV advertisements for gambling. The underlying perceived message is that...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - April 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Maori Identification, Drinking Motivation and Mental HealthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Research examining the relationships among Maori cultural identification, drinking behaviour, drinking motivation and mental
health is almost non-existent. A review of literature suggests that stronger Maori identification could be associated with
lower alcohol consumption on a typical occasion, less frequent drinking, drinking to enhance mood or sociability (positive
reinforcement) and better mental health. Maori identification and mental health would be related inversely to negative reinforcement
(reduce aversive and undesirable states) and to negative affect (feeling angry, aggressive). The conve...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - April 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Treating Nurses and Student Nurses with Chemical Dependency: Revising Policy in the United States for the 21st CenturyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract For more than a century, the US nursing profession has been aware of substance abuse problems among its practitioners and
student nurses but has generally dealt with the issue by taking disciplinary action rather than pursuing nonpunitive options.
The latter course would allow more healthcare providers, following successful rehabilitation, to remain in the profession.
Since the early 1980s, the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), and the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) have act...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - April 16, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Immigrants from Russia, Ukraine and the Caucasus Region: Differential Drug Use, Infectious Disease, and Related OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study examined drug use patterns, HIV/AIDS, and related outcomes among former Soviet Union (FSU) immigrants from Russia,
Ukraine and the Caucasus mountain region in Israel who reported heroin use. A total of 253 FSU heroin users were interviewed
from 2002 to 2007 as part of a large drug use surveillance study in Israel. Individuals were sampled at drug treatment facilities
in an urban population center of the Negev region of Israel. Participants were assessed using the Addiction Severity Index,
fifth edition. First, immigrants from Russia and Ukraine were compared; then, as a group, compared to those from the Cauc...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - April 9, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
Editorial: Ensuring a Vibrant Future for ResearchEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-009-9210-8Authors
Masood Zangeneh, International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction (IJMA) Editorial Office, 54 Royal Chapin Crescent Richmond Hill ON L4S 2A7 Canada
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874
Journal Volume Volume 7
Journal Issue Volume 7, Number 2 / April, 2009 (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - April 9, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
The Use of Online Methodologies in Data Collection for Gambling and Gaming AddictionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The paper outlines the advantages, disadvantages, and other implications of using the Internet to collect data from gaming
addicts. Drawing from experience of numerous addiction studies carried out online by the author, and by reviewing the methodological
literature examining online data collection among both gambling addicts and video game addicts, the main issues concerning
data collected using the Internet are discussed and reviewed. This paper extends upon previous methodological papers in the
area by outlining some of the methodological and ethical issues associated with specific (rather then g...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - April 8, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Source Type: journals
