Gordon L Flett, Silvia Casale, Alysha Stoakes, Taryn Nepon, Chang Su
{"title":"Mattering, substance use, and addictive behaviors: review, analysis, and implications for treatment and prevention.","authors":"Gordon L Flett, Silvia Casale, Alysha Stoakes, Taryn Nepon, Chang Su","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2218283","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2218283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the current article, we examine mattering to others as a relational resource and discuss how feelings of not mattering are uniquely implicated in addiction and substance use. We describe the mattering construct and how it is conceptualized, and we comprehensively review existing evidence based primarily on research with adolescents that links feelings of not mattering with addictive tendencies in general, and specific tendencies (e.g., excessive drinking and drug use and excessive social media use). A central premise of this article is the need to take race and ethnicity into account when considering the potential link between feelings of not mattering and substance use among young people with minority status and various ethnicities who may be especially prone to feeling marginalized and insignificant as a result of adverse experiences reflecting being ostracized and not socially accepted. Potential models of drinking and addictive tendencies that can easily incorporate the mattering construct are also outlined to underscore the conceptual relevance of feelings of not mattering to others. Mattering is also considered in terms of how internalization (i.e., not mattering to oneself) potentiates impulsive and risky behavior. Our article concludes with discussion of the implications for treatment and prevention in addiction and substance use and directions for future research that should further illuminate the role of feelings of not mattering to others and not mattering to oneself.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"276-309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41131606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of public stigma scales on alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder.","authors":"Demet Atlam, Derya Şaşman Kaylı, Raika Durusoy","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2253172","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2253172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Different attitudes toward alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorders (SUD) require different evaluation. We aimed to develop and validate two measurement tools that evaluate the public stigma in terms of the stigma model: Public Stigma toward Alcohol Use Disorder Scale (PS-AUDS) and Public Stigma toward Substance Use Disorder Scale (PS-SUDS). The study was conducted with 503 individuals from Turkey. The 20 item- PS-AUDS explained 67.6% of the total variance. The 23 item -PS-SUDS explained 68.7% of the total variance. Cronbach alpha values of the scales were between .93 and .96. Results showed that the scales are valid and reliable.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"556-573"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10144555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early onset marijuana use and suicidal ideation among African American college students.","authors":"Leah J Floyd","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2239741","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2239741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Between 2013 and 2019 the suicide rate for African American young persons 15-24 years of age rose by 47% for males and 59% for females. Presently, little is known about factors that contribute to the suicidal behavior of African Americans in late adolescence and emerging adulthood. However, considering the coinciding increase in high potency marijuana use among African American young persons and literature suggesting a potential link between marijuana use and suicidal behavior, we examined early onset marijuana use as a risk factor for suicidal ideation. The sample included 221African American students (70% female and M<i><sub>age</sub></i> = 20.3, <i>SD</i> = 1.97) attending an HBCU between 2019 and 2020. We employed multivariable logistic regression analysis that included suicidal ideation as the outcome variable and early onset marijuana use as the explanatory variable, while controlling for demographic factors and mental health treatment status. Approximately 19% of the sample reported suicidal ideation. Early onset marijuana use was reported by 28% of students. Compared to students who never used marijuana, early onset users were three times as likely to report suicidal ideation (AOR = 3.33, 95% CI = 1.06-10.44). In conclusion, early onset marijuana use may place African American young persons at increased risk for suicidal ideation. Marijuana use may be an important malleable risk factor that can be targeted in suicide prevention interventions designed for African American college students. More research is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"518-532"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9920801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Regina Hechanova, Jason Manaois, Trixia Anne Co, Ivanhoe Escartin
{"title":"Biopsychosocial predictors of drug dependence among Filipino drug users in community-based drug rehabilitation.","authors":"Maria Regina Hechanova, Jason Manaois, Trixia Anne Co, Ivanhoe Escartin","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2217417","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2217417","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the biopsychosocial predictors of drug use and dependence among Filipino drug users enrolled in community-based drug rehabilitation. Data from 925 clients revealed that the severity of drug use, cigarette and alcohol use, recovery skills, and mental health problems predict drug dependence. Family support, life skills, and psychological well-being are indirect predictors of severity of use. Results also revealed differences in predictors by sex, level of use, and type of clients. These findings highlight the importance of a client-centered approach to treatment and suggest what might be critical elements in a community-based drug rehabilitation program in the Philippines.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"410-432"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9590040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dysfunctional parenting and emotional problems and substance misuse: Enhancing psychological flexibility in college students.","authors":"Gökmen Arslan","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2237930","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2237930","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the mediating role of psychological flexibility in the relationship between dysfunctional parenting (i.e., dysfunctional parent modes) and emotional problems and substance misuse among Turkish college students. Participants were 466 undergraduate students (69% female) aged between 18 and 45 years (<i>M</i> = 21.46, <i>SD</i> = 3.31) from a public university in Turkey. The majority of participants in the study reported never or infrequent use of tobacco, alcohol, and prescription drugs, with daily or almost daily use reported by less than a quarter of the sample for each substance. Results showed that higher levels of dysfunctional parent modes were associated with increased emotional problems and substance misuse. Moreover, psychological flexibility mediated the relationship between dysfunctional parent modes and emotional problems, as well as both mediated and moderated the relationship between dysfunctional parent modes and substance misuse. Results from the study also showed that people in the at-risk group for substance misuse reported higher levels of dysfunctional parent modes and emotional problems, as well as lower levels of psychological flexibility than the typical group. These results suggest that psychological flexibility may play a significant role in the link between dysfunctional parent modes and emotional problems and substance misuse among Turkish college students. Future research should investigate whether interventions targeting psychological flexibility could be effective in reducing emotional problems and substance misuse among students with dysfunctional parent modes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"501-517"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9831931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kübra Sezer Katar, Mustafa Batuhan Kurtoğlu, Gamze Zengin İspir, Mustafa Danışman
{"title":"Resilience and traumatic childhood experiences of patients with opioid use disorder.","authors":"Kübra Sezer Katar, Mustafa Batuhan Kurtoğlu, Gamze Zengin İspir, Mustafa Danışman","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2278469","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2278469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aim to explore childhood traumatic experiences and resilience of patients with OUD and compare these variables to healthy controls. Ninety-five patients and 83 healthy controls completed the Sociodemographic Data Form, Connor Davidson Psychological Resilience Scale (CDRS), and Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-33 (CTQ-33). We found that CTQ correlated negatively with CDRS in patients. <i>T</i>-test results showed significant differences between both groups regarding total and subscales' scores of CTQ-except overprotection-over control. Physical neglect predicted a decrease in resilience in patients with OUD. In conclusion, childhood traumas and resilience could be essential factors during patients' follow-up and treatment process with OUD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"353-365"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71521727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melissa R Schick, Katherine L Hostetler, Katelyn T Kirk-Provencher, Nichea S Spillane
{"title":"Depressive symptoms, alcohol use, and alcohol-related consequences: the moderating role of gender among American Indian adolescents.","authors":"Melissa R Schick, Katherine L Hostetler, Katelyn T Kirk-Provencher, Nichea S Spillane","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2216162","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2216162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Depression, alcohol use, and alcohol-related consequences are experienced disproportionately by American Indian (AI) adolescents. The co-occurrence of depression and alcohol use is clinically relevant, as it is associated with increased risk for suicide, among other negative consequences. Understanding how the association between depressive symptoms and alcohol use and related consequences is influenced by gender is important to understand for whom intervention efforts might be particularly relevant. Thus, the present study seeks to evaluate gender differences in these associations among AI adolescents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were a representative sample of AI adolescents (<i>N</i> = 3,498, M<sub>age</sub>=14.76, 47.8% female) residing on or near reservations who completed self-report questionnaires in school classrooms. Study activities were approved by IRB, school boards, and tribal authorities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The interaction of depressive symptoms and gender was significant in predicting past-year alcohol use frequency (<i>b</i>=.02, <i>p</i>=.02) and, among youth reporting lifetime alcohol use, alcohol-related consequences (<i>b</i>=.03, <i>p</i>=.001). Analysis of simple slopes revealed that, for females, depressive symptoms were significantly associated with past-year alcohol use frequency (<i>b</i>=.02, <i>p</i><.001) and alcohol-related consequences (<i>b</i>=.05, <i>p</i><.001). For males, depressive symptoms were only significantly associated with alcohol-related consequences (<i>b</i>=.02, <i>p</i>=.04), and this effect was weaker than for females.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Results of the present study may inform the development of gender-sensitive recommendations for the assessment and treatment of alcohol use and alcohol-related consequences among AI adolescents. For instance, results suggest that treatments focusing on depressive symptoms may subsequently reduce alcohol use and related consequences for female AI adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"393-409"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10667562/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9951747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gendered racial microaggressions and Asian American women's hazardous alcohol use: The role of drinking to cope.","authors":"Xiaoyin Liu, Thomas P Le","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2486607","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2025.2486607","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research indicates the importance of investigating psychosocial factors that contribute to Asian American women's hazardous alcohol use. Thus, the present study examines how gendered racial microaggressions and racial collective self-esteem are associated with hazardous alcohol use among Asian American women, as well as the potential indirect effect of drinking to cope. A final sample of 300 Asian American women filled out a cross-sectional survey consisting of our study variables. Regression analyses indicated that gendered racial microaggressions was positively associated with hazardous alcohol use, whereas racial collective self-esteem was not associated. Drinking to cope indirectly explained the association between gendered racial microaggressions and alcohol use. Our result suggests that clinicians might consider helping their Asian American female clients practice alternative coping strategies aside from drinking to cope to alleviate their hazardous alcohol use. Practitioners are also encouraged to be aware of their clients' multiple identities and experiences of gendered racial microaggressions while providing treatment. To expand upon our findings, researchers are encouraged to investigate how these associations may manifest within specific ethnic subgroups, as well as by utilizing longitudinal research designs to study Asian American women's hazardous alcohol use.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The lived experiences of Iranian women overcoming challenges in addiction recovery: A qualitative study.","authors":"Mehrangiz Shoaa Kazemi, Atefeh Bakteyari, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Fayez Mahamid, Dana Bdier","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2479608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2025.2479608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The main aim of the current study was to explore the experiences of Iranian women overcoming addiction in the city of Urmia in Iran, during October 2022. Employing a qualitative research method through semi-structured interviews, the study targeted 31 women who were selected using purposeful and snowball sampling, and in-depth interviews were conducted. The analysis of these interviews revealed various themes organized into four main categories. <i>(1) Blame, social stigma and social humiliation. (2) The lack of social support. (3) Challenges in maternal roles. (4) Disconnecting from friends and neighbors</i>. The findings suggest that women who have overcome addiction are striving to restore both their own identities and their family dynamics to a pre-addiction state, seeking acceptance within the family and managing conflicts that arise during this transition. Supporting the families of women recovering from addiction is essential for both individual and community well-being. Cultivating an environment that promotes these women's active involvement in society can help reduce social harm and curb the rise of corruption and exploitation of vulnerable individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143700639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opium use and laryngeal cancer in the Middle East: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Abdullah A Alhifany, Hashem O Alsaab","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2483244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2025.2483244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laryngeal cancer, a malignancy affecting the larynx, has seen a troubling decline in five-year survival rates over the past four decades, despite an overall decrease in incidence. This study investigates the association between opium consumption and laryngeal cancer through a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature. Utilizing PRISMA guidelines, we identified and analyzed seven relevant studies conducted primarily in the Middle-East, encompassing a total population of several hundred participants. Our findings reveal a significant correlation between opium use and an increased risk of developing laryngeal cancer, with an odds ratio of 9.13 (95% CI: 5.29-15.77; <i>p</i> < 0.001). The analysis also highlights the potential for opium to act as a more potent carcinogen than tobacco in certain demographics. The mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear but may involve chemical composition, immune suppression, and synergistic effects with tobacco use. Given the rising prevalence of opium addiction, particularly in regions where its use is endemic, our study underscores the urgent need for targeted public health interventions and further research to elucidate the pathways linking opium consumption to laryngeal cancer development.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143710111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}