{"title":"Black sexual minority women's Internalized stigma and coping motivated alcohol use: the role of emotional suppression.","authors":"Sara Matsuzaka, Lanice R Avery, Sarah Espinel","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2220656","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2220656","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Black sexual minority women have an increased risk for excessive alcohol use, which has been attributed to their use of alcohol to cope with oppression. Internalized stigma is suggested to be one of the most insidious byproducts of systemic oppression whereby people internalize ideologies of self-hatred. Still, research has yet to examine the association between internalized stigma and alcohol use among sexual minorities of color. This survey-based study investigated the associations between internalized homonegativity and internalized racism with coping motivated alcohol use among 330 Black sexual minority women. Additionally, we explored the role of emotional suppression within these associations. Internalized homonegativity was significantly positively associated with coping motivated alcohol use. The significant positive association between internalized racism and coping motivated alcohol use was strongest at higher levels of emotional suppression. Given the majority of our sample identified as having a masculine gender expression, we recommend research exploring whether the identity-based experiences of masculine Black sexual minority women impact their substance use behaviors. Implications for culturally sensitive and emotion-centered practice with Black sexual minority women are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"433-449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9579423","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":"A study of attitudes and experiences relating to alcohol use in a community of family farmers from Southern India.","authors":"Lakshmi Chennapragada, Raksha Kandlur, Sreelakshmi Pushpanadh, Shreya Shailendra Aragula, Daniel J Kilby, Randall Richardson-Vejlgaard","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2248032","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2248032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Problematic drinking is found to be common among Indian farmers. This study aims to improve our understanding of the causes, consequences, and culture surrounding drinking in Indian farming communities. 36 semi-structured interviews with male and female farmers were thematically analyzed. Problematic drinking in male farmers was found to significantly impact farmer's relationships, work, finances, and health, and to be related to spousal abuse and neglect. Drinking to cope with mental and physical pain was common, and stigma around drinking appears to be a barrier to social support. Implications for future research and treatment efforts for Indian farmers are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"533-555"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10408332","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}
Sung Young Huh, Sung-Gon Kim, Yeon-Sue Kim, Hyeon-Kyeong Kim
{"title":"Rate of alcohol-induced blackout experience and its negative consequences among Korean university students.","authors":"Sung Young Huh, Sung-Gon Kim, Yeon-Sue Kim, Hyeon-Kyeong Kim","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2213660","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2213660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An alcohol-induced blackout suggested to be related to a rapid increase in blood alcohol concentration and it is closely related to long-term memory creation. Blackout has been experienced by 35% of the general population and over 50% of university student population. In addition, it has been shown that blackout could be a precursor of injury risk. However, the rate of blackout and blackout related negative consequences in Korean university students have rarely been studied. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the blackout experience rate and its negative consequences among students from four universities in Korea. A survey was conducted among university students located in Pusan, Korea in 2013. Demographic and blackout related information were collected through self-report questionnaire, including blackout experience, age of first blackout, and negative consequences of blackout. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed for collected data. Of a total of 470 subjects (Male = 217, Female = 253) surveyed, 190 (40.4%) subjects had experienced a blackout at some points in their lives. The majority (86.3%) of them experienced the first blackout between 20-25 years old. Among those who had experienced a blackout, 57.0% reported that they could not remember how they went home at the end of the night, 8.1%, 7.6%, 3.1%, and 2.2% reported that they had bodily injuries, argument, physical or personal fight, and sexual-related incidences, respectively. This study shows that many Korean university students have experienced blackouts and related negative events. These results suggest that more systematic drinking control strategy is required for Korean university students.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"380-392"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10483755","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}
Mehmet Gurkan Gurok, Sevler Yıldız, Dilek Bakış Aksoy, Aslı Kazğan Kılıçaslan, Muhammed Fatih Tabara, Tuba Yılmaz, Kamer Kaya, Denizhan Danacı Keleş, Şahin Karakaş, Düzgün Şimşek, Murad Atmaca
{"title":"Second and fourth (2D:4D) digit ratio in heroin and cannabis addicted patients.","authors":"Mehmet Gurkan Gurok, Sevler Yıldız, Dilek Bakış Aksoy, Aslı Kazğan Kılıçaslan, Muhammed Fatih Tabara, Tuba Yılmaz, Kamer Kaya, Denizhan Danacı Keleş, Şahin Karakaş, Düzgün Şimşek, Murad Atmaca","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2278475","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2278475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The etiology of addiction has not yet been fully elucidated. The ratio between the length of the second and fourth fingers (2D:4D ratio) has been linked with prenatal androgen concentrations, but also with addictive behvaiors. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the differences of 2D:4D ratio of individuals with cannabis and heroin addiction by examining them together with the control group. A total of sixty two male patients (33 opiate use disorder and 29 cannabis use disorder) with substance use disorder and the twenty-nine healthy controls were included in the present investigation. We obtained the lengths of 2D and 4D of the subjects by using sensitive calipers and calculated the 2D:4D. Heroin-addicted patients had lower 2D:4D ratio in in the right hand (significant difference between control group) (<i>p</i> < 0.001), there was no significant difference found between heroin-cannabis (<i>p</i> = 0.242) and control-cannabis 2D:4D ratios (<i>p</i> < 0.06). In the left hand, it was significant between the heroin-control groups (<i>p</i> < 0.037) and the cannabis-control groups (<i>p</i> < 0.023), while it was not significant between the heroin-cannabis groups (<i>p</i> = 1). In conclusion, we suggest that heroin-and cannabis addicted patients seem to have a lower ratio of 2D:4D compared to healthy control subjects. Our findings can be considered promising as to whether prenatal hormonal factors are important in the etiopathogenesis of addiction.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"366-379"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138477864","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}
Shideh Rafati, Sara Dadipoor, Hadi Eshaghi Sani Kakhaki, Nahid Shahabi
{"title":"Oral health and smoking in Bandare-Kong cohort study: a cross-sectional population-based study (findings from PERSIAN cohort study).","authors":"Shideh Rafati, Sara Dadipoor, Hadi Eshaghi Sani Kakhaki, Nahid Shahabi","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2253177","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2023.2253177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Considering the harmful effects of smoking on oral and dental health, our aim was to investigate the oral and dental health status of people in the city of Bandare-Kong, Iran, and its relationship to smoking. This cross-sectional population-based study used baseline data from the Bandare-Kong Cohort Study. A total of 4063 participants aged 35-70 years were included in this study. Using Stata17 software, negative binomial regression was employed to identify factors related to the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. The association between smoking status and DMFT was assessed by the adjusted incidence rate ratio (IRR). Of the 4063 participants, 987 (24.29%) used cigarettes, hookahs, or both. The mean ± standard error (SE) DMFT index in all subjects was 11.08 ± 0.15; it was 14.17 ± 0.53 for cigarette smokers and 12.39 ± 0.37 for hookah users (<i>p</i> < 0.001). After adjusting for other variables, the rate of DMFT for cigarette smokers was 0.33 (IRR: 1.33; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22, 1.44), which was higher than for those who did not use cigarettes. The rate of DMFT for those who used cigarettes, hookahs, or both was 0.11 (IRR: 1.11; 95% CI: 1.05, 1.18), which was also higher than for those who did not smoke. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for oral health complaints. Although the rate of DMFT was increased in hookah smokers, it was not a predictor of dental problems. However, we suggest that hookah use be included in educational policies to control oral and dental diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"574-589"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10186119","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}
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}