Cannabis Use Disorder Carries Greater Psychiatric Risk for Adolescents Than Adults, Study Finds
Cannabis use disorder adolescent psychiatry risks are significant and differ from those in adults. This study highlights elevated psychiatric risks in adolescents with cannabis use disorder. Understanding these risks is crucial for clinical care and…
12-Month Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Urine Toxicology-Identified Substance Users After Elective Spine Surgery: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.
While prior studies have examined the role of opioids, alcohol, and marijuana use on early postoperative outcomes after elective spine surgery, longitudinal ...
Safety and Efficacy of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors in Patients Using Psychoactive Substances
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors drug interactions are critical to understand for patients using psychoactive substances. This review highlights safety considerations and treatment data. MAOIs remain important for treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions…
Reductions in Cigarette and Cannabis Use During Alcohol Treatment
This study reveals polysubstance use alcohol treatment patterns with significant cigarette reductions and a biphasic cannabis use trend. Participants in an alcohol use disorder trial showed early cannabis decreases followed by later increases.…
Understanding PTSD Alcohol and Cannabis Use in Trauma Survivors
PTSD alcohol cannabis use is a significant concern in trauma survivors, with insomnia symptoms predicting increased substance use. This highlights the endocannabinoid system's role in post-trauma recovery. Early treatment of insomnia may help reduce PTSD…
Endocannabinoid System in HIV Smoking Cessation Care
Clinical Takeaway Clinical Takeaway Digital smoking cessation programs tailored specifically for people living with HIV can reach a traditionally underserved population and show comparable effectiveness to standard programs. These digital tools offer a…
Endocannabinoid System in Trauma: Clinical Research Evidence
Clinical research highlights the role of the endocannabinoid system trauma substance use connection in posttraumatic outcomes. Insomnia symptoms before trauma predict higher rates of alcohol and cannabis use. Understanding this link aids early…
Patient Perspectives on Non-Traumatic Painful Upper-Extremity Conditions and Substance Use
This study explored patient experiences with non traumatic painful upper extremity conditions and co-occurring risky substance use. It assessed perspectives on integrated web-based mind-body interventions addressing both conditions. Findings highlight…
Endocannabinoid System Research: Trauma and Substance Use
Clinical Takeaway Pre-trauma insomnia independently predicts increased alcohol and cannabis use in the months following trauma exposure, with posttraumatic stress disorder partially mediating this relationship. Early identification and treatment of…
Endocannabinoid System in PTSD and Substance Use Disorder
Clinical Takeaway Cannabis use does not significantly impair outcomes of evidence-based trauma-focused treatments for people with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders. Individuals using cannabis showed comparable treatment response rates to…
