M. Sprong, Heaven Hollender, Bob Blankenberger, Stuart Rumrill, Yu-Sheng Lee, Travis Bland, Jeremiah Bailey, Kenneth Weber, James Gilbert, Ken Kriz, Frank Buono
{"title":"The Road to Reintegration: Evaluating the Effectiveness of VA Healthcare in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Retention for Veterans with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders","authors":"M. Sprong, Heaven Hollender, Bob Blankenberger, Stuart Rumrill, Yu-Sheng Lee, Travis Bland, Jeremiah Bailey, Kenneth Weber, James Gilbert, Ken Kriz, Frank Buono","doi":"10.2147/sar.s462882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/sar.s462882","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":506602,"journal":{"name":"Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation","volume":"85 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141838890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiahao Hu, Neha Kulkarni, Peter Maliha, George Grossberg
{"title":"Prevalence and Treatment of Substance Misuse in Older Adults: Beyond Early Adulthood","authors":"Jiahao Hu, Neha Kulkarni, Peter Maliha, George Grossberg","doi":"10.2147/sar.s375653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/sar.s375653","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":506602,"journal":{"name":"Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation","volume":"60 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141696158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. Grote, Tim Wagner, D. Riedl, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer, M. J. Fischer, O. Scheibenbogen, Michael Musalek
{"title":"Female Patients Show a Larger Reduction in Suicidal Ideation in Inpatient Addiction Treatment Than Male Patients: Results of a Single-Center Observational Study","authors":"V. Grote, Tim Wagner, D. Riedl, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer, M. J. Fischer, O. Scheibenbogen, Michael Musalek","doi":"10.2147/SAR.S454436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/SAR.S454436","url":null,"abstract":"Background Substance use disorders (SUD) are prevalent disorders worldwide. Among other associated health problems, patients with SUD are at an increased risk of dying of suicide, with females displaying an even higher risk than males. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a gender-sensitive evaluation of changes in suicidal ideation during multimodal inpatient treatment at a hospital facility specialized in treating addiction. Methods A total of 694 patients (68.2% male) completed routine assessment including suicidal ideation, abstinence confidence, impulsivity, emotion regulation, self-efficacy and autonomy and joy both before (T1) and at the end (T2) of treatment. Mean changes were evaluated with repeated measures MANOVAs. Results Before treatment, a total of n=127 (18.3%) of the respondents reported suicidal ideation, which was reduced to n=72 (10.4%) by the end of treatment. Among female patients, the change in reported suicidal ideation compared from T1 to T2 (21.7% vs 7.7%) was significantly higher than among male patients (T1: 16.7%%, T2: 11.6%; p=0.040). Generally, females reported worse symptoms scores and slightly higher numbers of suicidal thoughts at baseline (effect sizes ranging from η²=.008 – 0.044). While both genders significantly profited from the treatment, female patients generally showed larger improvements than male. Discussion Our study underscores the beneficial effect of addiction-specialized inpatient treatment on suicidal ideation. Additionally, we found a substantial gender effect: while female patients generally were more distressed before treatment, they also reported higher symptom reduction during the treatment. This result highlights the need to perform more gender-sensitive research and develop more gender-sensitive treatment programs.","PeriodicalId":506602,"journal":{"name":"Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation","volume":"81 4","pages":"31 - 42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140401382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shafii Abdullahi Maalim Mohamed, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir
{"title":"Voices of Change: Stakeholders’ Roles in the Fight Against Substance Abuse in Mogadishu, Somalia","authors":"Shafii Abdullahi Maalim Mohamed, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir","doi":"10.2147/SAR.S439277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/SAR.S439277","url":null,"abstract":"Aim This study explores the roles, challenges, and collaborative efforts of key stakeholders engaged in addressing substance abuse. Methods Using a qualitative narrative approach, the study examined stakeholder roles in tackling substance abuse in Mogadishu, Somalia. Purposive sampling was utilised to select all available community stakeholders actively addressing substance abuse. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, allowing participants the freedom to share their experiences openly. Thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns, commonalities, and diversities in the stakeholders’ roles. The study focused on a population of five key stakeholders, including the Somali police force, a National Medicines Regulatory Authority officer, two social workers, and a representative from the Ministry of Endowments & Religious Affairs. Results The research reveals a significant prevalence of psychoactive substances in Mogadishu, with emerging trends like the misuse of pregabalin driven by accessibility and affordability. Emphasising collaborative efforts, the study highlights the importance of effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to provide comprehensive support for individuals with substance abuse issues. Despite these challenges, such as limited resources, evolving drug trends, and addiction complexity, ongoing efforts and adaptation are crucial. Additionally, the research elucidates the established link between substance abuse and criminal behaviour, emphasising the potential consequences of drug addiction on financial desperation, violent acts, drug trafficking, and other criminal behaviours. Conclusion The study reveals widespread substance abuse, necessitating adaptable authorities. Collaborative stakeholder efforts are vital for supporting individuals affected. Challenges demand sustained efforts. The study links substance abuse to crime. Effective resolution requires stakeholder unity, prevention programs, expanded treatment access, and adaptation to the evolving drug landscape while supporting those affected.","PeriodicalId":506602,"journal":{"name":"Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation","volume":"10 6","pages":"1 - 7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139389632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}