A5007432154- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
University of California, San Diego
2022-2025
Human Longevity (United States)
2023-2024
Arista (United States)
2024
Stanford University
2024
San Diego State University
2021-2024
Barrett Hospital & HealthCare
2023
University of San Diego
2022
University of California System
2022
Background: Digitally-mediated peer support may improve opioid use disorder (OUD) recovery. Our objective was to examine the types and sources of stigma that people seek for in online OUD recovery communities (subreddits) on Reddit. Methods: We extracted all posts containing keywords from three subreddits as well a random sample do not contain keywords. conducted deductive content analysis confirm post self-described an experience identify type (condition, intervention) source...
Little is known about ecstasy/MDMA use among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. Research important because AAPIs face unique cultural factors that may influence use. We estimated the prevalence correlates of lifetime based on a representative sample US AAPI adults aged ≥18 from 2015–2020 National Survey Drug Use Health. An 5.1% used ecstasy in their lifetime. Compared to males, females had higher odds (aOR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.08–1.98). those 18–25, 26–34 were at increased for...
While suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-old children, information regarding factors associated with suicide-related behaviors scarce-especially for children under age 12. We aimed examine characteristics suicidal ideation, as compared other behavioral health concerns, in elementary school-aged seeking emergency medical care. conducted a retrospective analysis all 5- 11-year-old seen pediatric department concern during 1-year period. Data on patient...
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (also known as "ecstasy" or "Molly") has regained attention in recent years for its efficacy treating posttraumatic stress disorder, and the drug was granted breakthrough therapy designation such use by US Food Drug Administration 2017. However, little is about current epidemiology of recreational ecstasy/MDMA use.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with mental health issues and substance use. Having a use disorder increases the risk of overdose (OD). Research on ACEs OD is limited. This study examined relationship between ACE scores self-reported history among patients in an addiction outpatient setting.
Since December 2019, Coronavirus has been spreading rapidly across the world. From its early stages, while rest of world was still new to COVID-19, Italy one first and most severely hit countries. The chronic nature COVID-19 outbreak untimely treatments were translated into an unstable social emotional environment. This study explores societal response wave pandemic in Italy, looking at geographic variations, policy perspectives, sentiments northern, central, southern regions. For this...
Background: Substance-related diagnoses (SRDs) are a common healthcare presentation. This study identified sociodemographic and health-related characteristics associated with having an SRD as the primary reason for clinical encounter compared to those who treated other reasons. Methods: Electronic health record (EHR) data on patients (n=12,358, ages 18-90) were used assess if was from January 1, 2012-January 2018. Patients matched key demographic at 1:1 ratio. Adjusting covariates, odds...
While there is increasing interest in the use of cannabis to manage a range health-related symptoms, little known about trends recent with respect various health conditions and whether may be disproportionate increases among individuals certain conditions. We examined data from US representative sample noninstitutionalized adults age ≥18 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use Health (N=214,505). estimated linear time prevalence past-month stratified by disability (i.e., difficulty hearing,...
Objective Examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and related consequences (ARCs) for college students at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Participants Random sample of 375 large university in pacific south-west. Methods Cross sectional study using an online version ACHA-NCHA II survey. Chi-square tests stepped logistic regression models were conducted to explore race/ethnicity experience any alcohol-related consequence, adjusting covariates. Results Among heavy drinkers,...