Maximilian Brimmer, Alexandria Wahler, Meghan Chambers, Joshua Lynch, Brian Clemency, Renoj Varughese, Cheryll Moore, Bonnie Vest
{"title":"Buprenorphine prescription and treatment initiation through preemptive outreach and telehealth consultation with emergency medicine providers.","authors":"Maximilian Brimmer, Alexandria Wahler, Meghan Chambers, Joshua Lynch, Brian Clemency, Renoj Varughese, Cheryll Moore, Bonnie Vest","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2402121","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2402121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) urgently need improved access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and long-term treatment. Promising options include initiating buprenorphine in the emergency department (ED), telemedicine, and proactive treatment referrals before overdose events.</p><p><strong>Objective(s): </strong>We describe the process and outcomes of a novel referral path utilizing preemptive outreach and telemedicine to facilitate rapid access to MOUD and long-term treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were referred to telemedicine appointments with ED providers for buprenorphine initiation and to treatment agencies via an electronic referral network. Administrative data tracked participation at each stage of the process. Independent samples t-tests and chi-square tests assessed differences in process completion based on demographics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>163 persons with OUD or recent opioid overdose were referred, with high rates of participant follow-through, resulting in 126 new buprenorphine prescriptions and 114 linkages to long-term treatment. Of the 163 patients referred, 114 (69.9%) completed all steps. Participant demographics were not associated with significantly different completion rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This model serves as a viable pathway to link people to treatment resources and MOUD, and novelly combines prospective client outreach with telemedicine to reach persons before they arrive in the ED following an overdose. Future studies should examine the impact of similar programs on subsequent opioid use rates and treatment retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"345-351"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477644","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 influence of technology: Internet gambling among college students.","authors":"Xiaozheng Zhu","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2404733","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2404733","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent gambling, internet gambling among college students, and the impact of school bullying collectively form a complex web of challenges that significantly influence the well-being of today's youth. As technology continues to evolve, the accessibility of online platforms has heightened concerns regarding the occurrence and impact of online gambling among college students. This quantitative research investigates the interconnected dynamics of adolescent gambling prevention strategies, internet gambling among high school and college students, and the role of school bullying. Utilizing a purposive sampling technique, 800 valid responses were collected from a total distribution of 850 questionnaires (500 high school, and 300 college students). The data, analyzed using SPSS statistical software, yielded significant findings. The study validates a negative correlation between effective adolescent gambling prevention strategies and problematic gambling prevalence. It also reveals higher psychological distress and a negative correlation between academic performance and internet gambling frequency among college students engaged in internet gambling. Furthermore, a positive association exists between school bullying experience and adolescents' engagement in both offline and online gambling behaviors. Demographic factors such as socioeconomic status and ethnicity were found to moderate the relationship between adolescent gambling prevention strategies and gambling prevalence. A research novelty is introduced, demonstrating a positive correlation between exposure to pro-gambling advertisements on digital platforms and the frequency and severity of internet gambling among college students. This study offers insightful perspectives on the complex dynamics of adolescent behaviors, guiding the creation of specific prevention strategies and emphasizing the influence of digital advertising on internet gambling.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"352-367"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819481","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":"Doomscrolling and social media addiction in adolescents: a two-wave longitudinal study.","authors":"Muhammed Akat, Erdal Hamarta","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2504231","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2504231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, various traumatic events such as pandemics, earthquakes, wars, and migration have occurred worldwide. Negative news and content related to these events can be easily accessed on social media, leading to the concept of doomscrolling. Doomscrolling is a recent phenomenon in mental health research and has not yet been sufficiently studied. Therefore, in this study, the longitudinal relationship between social media addiction and doomscrolling was examined. In this study, data were collected at two time points, time 1 (T1) and time 2 (T2), separated by a two-month interval. The study sample comprised 301 adolescents (48.5% female; 51.5% male) from 20 cities in Turkey. Participants were aged 12 to 19 (M<sub>age</sub> = 15.55, SD = 1.09). The study employed a Cross-lagged path analytic model for the analysis. The analyses revealed positive and significant relationships between social media addiction and doomscrolling. It was concluded that at T1, addiction to social media had a positive correlation with doomscrolling at T2. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that social media addiction at T1 had a positive correlation with social media addiction at T2. However, the study found that engaging in doomscrolling at T1 did not significantly predict the development of social media addiction at T2. In conclusion, adolescents' social media addiction levels increase the risk of doomscrolling. These results demonstrate the importance of interventions that include social media addiction in the prevention and treatment of doomscrolling. Mental health professionals can provide interventions that include healthy social media use skills in adolescents to prevent doomscrolling.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"377-385"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144086810","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}
Samia Amin, Si Woo Chae, Peter Y Washington, Scott K Okamoto, Tsering Youkey, Pallav Pokhrel
{"title":"A mixed-method exploration of #vapingcessation videos on TikTok.","authors":"Samia Amin, Si Woo Chae, Peter Y Washington, Scott K Okamoto, Tsering Youkey, Pallav Pokhrel","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2414139","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2414139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>E-cigarette use has risen rapidly, especially among young people. TikTok is one of the most commonly used social media platforms among young people. The representation of vaping cessation messages in TikTok content remains unexplored. We aimed to address this gap by analyzing the vaping cessation content prevalent on TikTok.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional mixed methods study analyzed the top 100 TikTok videos-determined based on view-counts-related to vaping cessation. Our quantitative analysis examined video characteristics, while our qualitative analysis identified key thematic representations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final sample included 87 videos, with a combined total of over 100 billion views. Most videos were created by regular users (general TikTok content creators) rather than those identifying as health experts or professionals such as doctors, acupuncturists or dental hygienists. Very few posts mentioned evidence-based cessation aids or support. Videos scored high on understandability but low on actionability based on standardized criteria. Qualitative analysis identified nine key themes: motivations for quitting, barriers to quitting, use of aids and strategies, relapse experiences, identity and self-image, celebrating cessation success, emotional journey of quitting vaping, seeking social support, and limited mentions of healthcare providers.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>TikTok appears to be a useful influential forum for studying quitting behavior through the sharing of personal experiences and perspectives on vaping cessation. Opportunities exist to integrate evidence-based messaging and support into this platform. Findings can inform social media interventions designed to counter pro-vaping content and promote quitting e-cigarette use.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Partnerships among health professionals, public health experts, and social media influencers may be leveraged to disseminate proven vaping cessation techniques on leading social media platforms such as TikTok.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"368-376"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477643","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}
Seyedeh Yasaman Alemohammad, Amirmohammad Khalaji, Olatokunbo Osibogun, Rime Jebai, Wei Li, Ateeqa Ijaz, Miranda Gehris, Ghader Dargahi Abbasabad, Kenneth Ward, Zoran Bursac, Ziyad Ben Taleb, Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan
{"title":"Associations between ENDS and cigarette use, and compromised immunity in US adults: Findings from the 2021-2022 NHIS.","authors":"Seyedeh Yasaman Alemohammad, Amirmohammad Khalaji, Olatokunbo Osibogun, Rime Jebai, Wei Li, Ateeqa Ijaz, Miranda Gehris, Ghader Dargahi Abbasabad, Kenneth Ward, Zoran Bursac, Ziyad Ben Taleb, Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2380116","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2024.2380116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tobacco use presents increased risks for individuals with weakened immune systems (WIS). We investigated the association between cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS or e-cigarettes) use and WIS in US adults using data from the 2021-2022 National Health Interview Survey.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 57,133 adults were analyzed, focusing on WIS prevalence due to health conditions, prescriptions, or both. Cigarette and ENDS use were categorized as never, former, or current. Weighted multivariable regression models adjusted for demographics and other health conditions to assess associations between tobacco use and WIS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among US adults, 4.3% had prescription-related WIS, 4.6% had health condition-related WIS, and 7% had WIS due to either reason. Adjusted results from multivariable regression models indicated that adults with WIS due to health conditions were more likely to be current (AOR = 1.21, 95%CI: 1.05-1.40) and former (AOR = 1.25, 95%CI: 1.11-1.39) cigarette smokers compared to counterparts without WIS. Adults with WIS due to prescriptions were more likely to be former cigarette smokers (AOR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.06-1.34). Those with WIS for any reason were more likely to be current (AOR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.05-1.35) and former (AOR = 1.24, 95%CI: 1.13-1.36) cigarette smokers. Adults with WIS due to health conditions (AOR = 1.23, 95%CI: 1.06-1.41) or any reasons (AOR = 1.19, 95%CI:1.05-1.34) were more likely to be former ENDS users compared to those without WIS.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this nationally representative study, we found a notable link between cigarette and ENDS use with WIS, particularly among those with health condition-related or prescription-related WIS, underscoring the importance of addressing tobacco use in this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"319-328"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11762369/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141767659","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":"President's message: the dangers of ketamine clinic proliferation.","authors":"Darrin Mangiacarne","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2536889","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2536889","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"297-298"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745483","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}
Afshin Salahian, Zohre Gharar Khosroshahi, Joshua L Wagner, Jonathan R Young
{"title":"The effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation in reducing the symptoms of gambling disorder: A case report.","authors":"Afshin Salahian, Zohre Gharar Khosroshahi, Joshua L Wagner, Jonathan R Young","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2464328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10550887.2025.2464328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of this study is to report on a patient case in which transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was used to treat gambling disorder (GD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The research method used is a single case study, with the participant selected using purposive sampling. The patient is a 28-year-old married man who has been gambling for five years. Research tools included Gambling Symptoms Assessment scale, Impulsiveness Scale, Depression and Anxiety Inventory, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The intervention protocol included stimulation for 10 consecutive days, 20 min per day, with a current of 1.5 mA, and montage with the anodal electrode over F3 and the cathodal electrode over F4. Data were analyzed by fMRI and statistical parametric mapping (SPM) software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings suggest that intervention with tDCS may be effective in reducing the symptoms of GD, depression, anxiety and impulsivity.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This is the first report of tDCS effectiveness and feasibility in a case report utilizing an fMRI outcome. While results of this case report are promising, more robust studies are required to establish therapeutic efficacy of tDCS in GD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087713","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":"Monitoring and management of injection site reactions in patients receiving subcutaneous buprenorphine (Sublocade): two case reports and literature review.","authors":"Hina Fawad, Jennifer Casarella, Yi-Lang Tang","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2555636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10550887.2025.2555636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Injectable extended-release buprenorphine is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), but injection site reactions (ISRs) are common treatment-emergent adverse events that may impact patient comfort, adherence, and outcome. This report examines the clinical presentation, prevalence, and management of Sublocade-related ISRs through two case studies and a review of existing literature.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We present two cases of ISRs in patients receiving extended-release buprenorphine, Sublocade. The first involves a 65-year-old male who experienced localized pain, swelling, and erythema after the injection. The second case features a 58-year-old male with injection site swelling, tenderness, and presumed cellulitis. We also examine ISR prevalence and severity from clinical trials and real-world data.</p><p><strong>Management & outcomes: </strong>Both patients received timely care and responded well to appropriate interventions. The first case was managed conservatively with cold compresses, topical hydrocortisone, and ibuprofen, resulting in symptom resolution. The second case required oral antibiotics after ultrasound imaging revealed a subcutaneous fluid collection; the cellulitis resolved without systemic complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While ISRs associated with Sublocade are common, most are manageable with conservative interventions. Emphasizing patient education, proper injection techniques, and site rotation is essential to prevent ISRs, minimize their severity, and enhance treatment outcomes in patients with OUD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145034599","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}
Johnathan Rausch, Steven E Harte, David A Williams, Daniel J Clauw, Megan Deaner, Leon Brodsky, Jace Floyd, Orman Trent Hall
{"title":"Chronic overlapping pain conditions in individuals with active opioid use disorder: a descriptive study of syringe program participants.","authors":"Johnathan Rausch, Steven E Harte, David A Williams, Daniel J Clauw, Megan Deaner, Leon Brodsky, Jace Floyd, Orman Trent Hall","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2541133","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2541133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Comorbidity between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain is substantial. Pain has been shown to be a motivator for OUD onset, maintenance, relapse, and treatment delay. A cluster of pain conditions known as chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs), also now referred to in contemporary ICD classification as primary pain conditions, are particularly refractory to traditional forms of pain treatment, and likely adversely impact comorbid OUD.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This cross-sectional descriptive study sought to obtain a better understanding of the prevalence of COPCs among individuals with OUD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The COPCs screener was originally developed to address the challenges of readily assessing for multiple of these conditions; which is important given that the number of said conditions acts as a marker for the likely presence of nociplastic pain. This screener was used alongside supplementary survey items to describe COPCs and pain distribution in a sample of individuals with active OUD recruited from a syringe exchange program.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Comparisons of COPC prevalence between the study sample and global prevalence estimates found that among those with OUD, there is a significantly higher-than-expected prevalence of chronic low back pain, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic migraine headache, and fibromyalgia.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Results support further investigations into COPCs in the context of OUD. Further research may reveal methods of enhancing OUD treatment and identifying additional targets for intervention and prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974110","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}
Mirsol Choi, Xena Wang, Mohit Singh, Jeremy Weleff
{"title":"Serotonin Syndrome Masquerading as Alcohol Withdrawal: A Case Report.","authors":"Mirsol Choi, Xena Wang, Mohit Singh, Jeremy Weleff","doi":"10.1080/10550887.2025.2545649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10550887.2025.2545649","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and serotonin syndrome (SS) share several overlapping symptoms, complicating diagnosis in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) on serotonergic treatment.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We describe a 54-year-old male with a history of AUD and anxiety disorder who presented to a residential treatment center after patient report about 11 days of alcohol abstinence. Despite an initially mild withdrawal course, he developed worsening tremors, nausea, diarrhea, diaphoresis, muscle twitching, rigidity, and restlessness beyond the typical AWS timeframe. His medication regimen included multiple serotonergic agents. Neurological examination revealed hyperreflexia, clonus, and persistent hypertension, fulfilling the Hunter Serotonin Toxicity Criteria for SS. All serotonergic medications were discontinued and supportive care was initiated, leading to rapid symptom improvement and resolution.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Thorough evaluation of medication history and symptom timeline during clinical assessment is critical for differentiating AWS and SS. Clinicians are encouraged to remain vigilant for SS in patients with AUD on serotonergic agents to prevent adverse outcomes and potential mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":47493,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Addictive Diseases","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974072","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}