A case study for local data surveillance in opioid overdose fatalities in Cuyahoga County, OH 2016-2020 - Noriega I, Bhullar MK, Gilson TP, Flannery DJ, Deo V, Fulton S.
We examined carfentanil overdose deaths, other contributing Cause of Death (COD) drugs, and drug seizure...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

An interrupted time series evaluation of the effect of cannabis legalization on intentional self-harm in two Canadian provinces: Ontario and Alberta - Cusimano MD, Carpino M, Walker M, Saarela O, Mann R.
INTRODUCTION: Despite the association between cannabis use and higher prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt, the effect of cannabis legalization and regulation in Canada on intentional self-harm has not been determined. METHODS: We used an in...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Behavioral and neurocognitive factors distinguishing post-traumatic stress comorbidity in substance use disorders - Houghton DC, Spratt HM, Keyser-Marcus L, Bjork JM, Neigh GN, Cunningham KA, Ramey T, Moeller FG.
Significant trauma histories and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common in persons with substance use disorders (SUD) and often associate with increased SUD severity and poorer response to SUD treatment. As such, this sub-population has been asso...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Community pharmacist encounters with patients displaying suicide warning signs: a cross-sectional survey - Witry MJ, Carpenter DM.
BACKGROUND: Mental health is a prominent public health issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Community pharmacists are positioned to contribute. OBJECTIVES: Describe [state] community pharmacists' encounters, confidence, behaviors, and traini...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Drug overdose deaths in Brazil between 2000 and 2020: an analysis of sociodemographics and intentionality - Bianco MCM, Tardelli VS, Brooks ER, Areco KCN, Tardelli AO, Bandiera-Paiva P, Santaella J, Segura LE, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Martins SS, Fidalgo TM.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the project was to examine drug overdose records in Brazil from 2000 to 2020 and analyze trends over time in overdoses and overall sociodemographic characteristics of the deceased. METHODS: Using data from the Mortality Inform...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Identification of opioid use disorder using electronic health records: beyond diagnostic codes - Poulsen MN, Nordberg CM, Troiani V, Berrettini W, Asdell PB, Schwartz BS.
BACKGROUND: We used structured and unstructured electronic health record (EHR) data to develop and validate an approach to identify moderate/severe opioid use disorder (OUD) that includes individuals without prescription opioid use or chronic pain, an unde...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Improving function through primary care treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder study outcomes: a randomized controlled trial of prolonged exposure for primary care in veterans - Rauch SAM, Kim HM, Acierno R, Ragin C, Wangelin B, Blitch K, Muzzy W, Hart S, Zivin K.
INTRODUCTION: Despite high cost and wide prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veteran populations, and Veterans Health Administration (VA)-wide mental health provider training in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, most veterans with PTSD ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Investigating the methods and characteristics of the trafficking of performance and image enhancing drugs in Australia - Dunn M, Bright D, Fletcher P.
INTRODUCTION: Using case law, the aims of this study were to document the methods for trafficking of performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIED) into Australia, and the characteristics of individuals and groups involved. METHODS: Data was collecte...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Prevalence of alcohol and other drug detections in non-transport injury events - Lau G, Mitra B, Gabbe BJ, Dietze PM, Reeder S, Cameron PA, Smit DV, Schneider HG, Symons E, Koolstra C, Stewart C, Beck B.
OBJECTIVE: To measure the prevalence of alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) detections in suspected major trauma patients with non-transport injuries who presented to an adult major trauma centre. METHODS: This registry-based cohort study examined the ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Psychosocial stress and methamphetamine use: a mixed-methods study of intersectional stigma and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander methamphetamine use - Sivak L, Reilly R, Lockton J, Treloar C, Roe Y, McKetin R, Butt J, Ezard N, Winkenweder H, Ward J.
BACKGROUND: Regular methamphetamine use can cause a range of physical, psychological and social harms. Stigma is one factor that impacts engagement and successful completion of treatment. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who regul...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Reported risky alcohol use among US adults prescribed 3 classes of chronic alcohol-interactive medications - Bernstein EY, Baggett TP, Anderson TS.
Alcohol-interactive medications pose increased risk of adverse events and death when used with alcohol.1 To our knowledge, the most recent study of alcohol use and alcohol-interactive medications included data through 2010.1 Mortality rates from alcohol an...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Risk factors for self-harm ideation among persons treated with opioids for chronic low back pain - Jamison RN, Edwards RR, Brown R, Barrett BP, Burzinski CA, Lennon RP, Nakamura Y, Schiefelbein T, Garland EL, Zgierska AE.
OBJECTIVES: Chronic pain is a significant health concern that adversely affects all aspects of life, including emotional well-being. Opioids are prescribed for the management of refractory, severe chronic pain although they have been associated with advers...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Suicide-related care among patients who have experienced an opioid-involved overdose - Yarborough BJH, Stumbo SP, Coleman MJ, Ling Grant DS, Hulsey J, Shaw JL, Ahmedani BK, Bruschke C, Carson CPA, Cooper R, Firemark A, Hulst D, Massimino S, Miller-Matero LR, Swanson JR, Leonard A, Westphal J, Coleman KJ.
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to describe suicide prevention care for individuals prescribed opioids or with opioid use disorder (OUD) and identify opportunities for improving this care. METHODS: Adult patients (n  = 65) from four health systems with...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Shame and guilt for alcohol-related transgressions and hazardous drinking among male and female college students - Ford K, Ham LS, Kennedy K.
We examined th...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for driving urgently should be lowered to 0.05 - Brown OR.
On roadways in the USA, the highest risk of death and the highest economic costs result from alcohol-impaired driving. The National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine has the stated goal, "Lowering the BAC limits set by state law is an evidence...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news

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