A5066024855- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Sleep and related disorders
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
Oakland University
2024
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2021-2024
Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
2024
Tel Aviv University
2024
University of Waterloo
2023
University of Colorado Boulder
2018-2021
Florida International University
2011-2020
Florida Department of Children and Families
2013-2020
Center for Children
2012-2020
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
2020
Adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk for substance use but the pathways through which this emerges insufficiently understood. Tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana outcomes were compared between adolescents diagnosed ADHD in early childhood (N = 113) demographically similar controls 65). Participants assessed from age 5 until 18. A comprehensive history of adolescent was compiled each participant growth conduct (CD) modeled as they related to...
In a technology-driven society, screens are being used more than ever. The high rate of electronic media use among children and adolescents begs the question: is screen time harming our youth? current study draws from nationwide sample 11,875 participants in United States, aged 9 to 10 years, Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study®). We investigate relationships between mental health, behavioral problems, academic performance, sleep habits, peer by conducting series...
To estimate the effect of recreational legalization on cannabis use frequency and sources variance across legal environments.
Though largely substance-naïve at enrollment, a proportion of the youth in Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study are expected to initiate substance use (SU) as they transition into later adolescence. With annual data from 9–13 years-old, this study aims describe their SU patterns over time. Here, prevalence rates reported, along with predicted odds while analyzing common risk-factors associated SU. The ABCD StudyⓇ enrolled 11,876 participants Baseline (ages 9-10) and has...
Research suggests that children with conduct problems (CP) and callous-unemotional (CU) traits show a diminished response to behavior therapy, perhaps due reward-oriented, punishment insensitive learning style. Children CP CU may benefit from personalizing behavioral treatment for them by emphasizing rewards de-emphasizing punishments. This hypothesis was tested in sample of 46 (78.3% boys), ages 7.0 12.6 years (M = 9.3, SD 1.4). All participants met criteria ODD ADHD 63% also CD....
Abstract Aims To examine whether moderate adolescent cannabis use has neurocognitive effects that are unexplained by familial confounds, which prior family‐controlled studies may not have identified. Design A quasi‐experimental, sibling‐comparison design was applied to a prospective, observational study of adolescents with use. Participants were recruited from 2001 2006 (mean age = 17 years). second wave data collected 2008 2013 24 Setting Two US metropolitan communities. total 1192 596...
Abstract Background The causal impacts of recreational cannabis legalization are not well understood due to the number potential confounds. We sought quantify possible effects on substance use, use disorder, and psychosocial functioning, whether vulnerable individuals more susceptible than others. Methods used a longitudinal, co-twin control design in 4043 twins ( N = 240 pairs discordant residence), first assessed adolescence now age 24–49, currently residing states with different policies...
Recovery from eating disorders is a challenging process. Emerging literature suggests that occupational therapists may provide useful contribution in delivering purposeful eating-related interventions as potential treatment to support sustained cognitive and behavioural changes for individuals with disorders. This study aimed evaluate participants' perceptions of the therapy practical food groups (food based outings cooking groups) supporting their functional recovery.Individuals attended...
Abstract Objectives: Results from research conducted on the association between cannabis use and body mass index (BMI) reveal mixed findings. It is possible that individual differences in decision-making (DM) abilities may influence these associations. Methods: This study analyzed how amount of use, DM performance, interaction variables influenced BMI clinical classifications weight among adolescents (ages 14 to 18 years; 56% male; 77% Hispanic). The sample consisted primarily users ( n...
Literature on the association between cannabis use and body mass index (BMI) among adults suggests that greater is associated with a lower BMI. However, results are mixed adolescents, both cross-sectional longitudinal studies finding positive, negative, nonsignificant associations This study aims to shed light these by prospectively examining BMI across 2-year window in large sample of adolescent users.
Although a relatively large body of research has identified multiple factors associated with adolescent substance use, less is known about earlier substance-related during preadolescence, including curiosity to use substances. The present study examined individual-, peer-, and parent-level domains pertaining how these vary by sociodemographic subgroups type.Participants were 11,864 9- 10-year-olds from the baseline sample Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. Youth-reported...
This study evaluated the social behavior of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in single and mixed gender treatment settings. We collected ratings (i.e., prosocial peer interactions, assertiveness, self-management, compliance, physical aggression, relational aggression) during games within Summer Treatment Program–Adolescent for 10 girls (M age = 13.17, 80% Hispanic) 11 boys 12.89, 54.55% Hispanic). Counselors completed immediately following recreational periods...
Introduction: Previous research has demonstrated that externalizing symptoms, cannabis use problems, and poor decision-making abilities are each independently related to risky sexual behavior (RSB). However, few studies have examined the joint effect of these factors on RSB among a sample adolescents. Methods: The current study addresses this gap in literature by examining how disorder use, interact predict adolescents (n = 204; Mage 15.5) at-risk for escalation use. Poisson regression was...
Abstract Background and Aims Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but evidence suggests a nuanced relationship between alcohol consumption cannabis use. In particular, individuals undergoing treatment the impact of on intake may depend upon use frequency. We aimed to test effects within‐day total drinks consumed likelihood binge drinking given day all participants compare these relationships males females reported infrequent frequent Design This observational study...
Decreased motivation is often noted as a consequence of cannabis use (CU). Previous work has yielded mixed findings, relied mostly on adult samples, and varied to the extent that it accounted for potential confounds. This study examines associations between CU several indices among adolescents. We hypothesized regular users would report lower than light users, greater lifetime past 30-day amounts be associated with decreased motivation. Participants were 79 adolescents, ages 14–18,...
Risky sexual behavior (RSB) is a current public health concern affecting adolescents and young adults. Conduct disorder, cannabis use, decision-making (DM) ability are interrelated constructs that relevant to RSB; however, there little research on the association of DM RSB. Participants were 79 users assessed through self-report measures RSB mental timeline follow-back procedure for substance use. was via Iowa Gambling Task. We found more conduct disorder symptoms accounted unique variance...