Six‐Month Follow‐Up of Short‐Term Pharmacotherapy for Cocaine DependenceAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 1 Số 1 - Trang 40-49 - 1992
Thomas R. Kosten, Frank H. Gawin, Therese A. Kosten, Cindy Morgan, Bruce J. Rounsaville, Richard S. Schottenfeld, Herbert D. Kleber
This 6‐month follow‐up study of 43 of 72 patients who entered a 6‐week randomized clinical trial of pharmacotherapy for cocaine dependence found that self‐reported cocaine abstinence during the 6 months was significantly greater in patients treated with desipramine (44%) than in those treated with lithium (19%) or placebo (27%). The placebo group had more occurrences of depression (36% vs....... hiện toàn bộ
Screening for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Older Adults Using a Modified Version of the CAGEAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 10 Số 4 - Trang 319-326 - 2001
Charles H. Hinkin, Steven A. Castellon, Elizabeth Dickson‐Fuhrman, Garrett Daum, Jerome H. Jaffe, Lissy F. Jarvik
This study examined the sensitivity, specificity, and receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves of a modified version of the CAGE, a screening measure used in the detection of older alcohol‐ and drug‐abusing individuals. In a retrospective review of clinical records of 976 patients screened by a geriatric substance abuse program, the authors examined patients'responses on a modified ...... hiện toàn bộ
Anxiety, mood disorders and injection risk behaviors among cocaine users: Results from the COSMO studyAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 24 Số 7 - Trang 654-660 - 2015
Élise Roy, Didier Jutras‐Aswad, Karine Bertrand, Magali Dufour, Michel Perreault, Émélie Laverdière, Fabiola Bene‐Tchaleu, Julie Bruneau
Background and ObjectivesDespite being common among cocaine users, mental health problems and their relationship with HIV and hepatitis C high risk injection behaviors are poorly documented. This study was undertaken to examine the relationships between mood and anxiety disorders and the sharing of drug injection equipment among cocaine users who inject d...... hiện toàn bộ
Psychiatric Comorbidity in Treatment‐Seeking Cocaine AbusersAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 3 Số 1 - Trang 25-35 - 1994
James A. Halikas, Ross D. Crosby, Victoria L. Pearson, Sean Nugent, Gregory A. Carlson
The authors determined psychiatric diagnoses in 207 cocaine abusers seeking outpatient treatment, using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) developed by the National Institute of Mental Health. A major proportion of subjects (62%) met diagnostic criteria for a current psychiatric disorder, and nearly three‐quarters (73%) met lifetime criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder other...... hiện toàn bộ
Childhood Sexual and Physical Abuse Histories, PTSD, Depression, and HIV Risk Outcomes in Women Injection Drug Users: A Potential Mediating PathwayAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 16 Số 6 - Trang 431-438 - 2007
Rosalyn E. Plotzker, David S. Metzger, William C. Holmes
We explored links between childhood sexual abuse (CSA), childhood physical abuse (CPA), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/depression, and women injection drug users' (IDUs') risk in 113 women recruited from two syringe exchange sites. More than half (56%) reported CSA, 68% CPA, 23% likely were depressed‐only, and 53% likely had PTSD/depression. CSA was associated with sexual (p = 0.003)...... hiện toàn bộ
Compulsive buyingAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 24 Số 2 - Trang 132-137 - 2015
Astrid Müller, John C. Mitchell, Martina de Zwaan
ObjectiveAlthough compulsive buying (CB) seems to be not only prevalent but even increasing in prevalence, it often remains neglected or minimized in clinical settings. There is a need for a greater understanding and recognition of this problem. The aim of this article is to summarize the current knowledge regarding CB and to offer thoughts regarding clas...... hiện toàn bộ
Clinical Review of InhalantsAmerican Journal on Addictions - Tập 10 Số 1 - Trang 79-94 - 2001
Thomas Brouette, Raymond F. Anton
While the rate of inhalant abuse continues to rise in this country, it remains one of the least studied or discussed groups of abused substances. This review focuses on the current knowledge of the epidemiology, pharmacology, and sequela of inhalant abuse. We will discuss three groups of inhalants: volatile solvents, nitrous oxide, and nitrites. We will then conclude by proposing means by ...... hiện toàn bộ