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This study examined the relationship between substance abuse and suicidal ideation among undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey of correlational type was adopted for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents from three tertiary institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria. The research instrument, ti...
Early substance use increases the likelihood of addiction later in life, and it is closely
linked to mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder. This paper aims to
raise Saudi-residing adolescents’ awareness on the dangers of substance abuse using American
statistics. The participants of our study were 31 students attending...
Penelitian ini membahas mengenai Pendampingan Pastoral bagi remaja yang terlibat dalam penyalahgunaan obat, yang masih belum diterapkan secara optimal. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mendorong remaja terjerumus dalam penyalahgunaan obat, strategi yang dapat digunakan untuk mengatasi dan mencegahnya, sert...
Background: Substance abuse negatively impacts physical and mental health, often leading to nutritional deficiencies such as thiamine, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. These deficiencies contribute to cognitive impairments, mood instability, and organ damage, exacerbating recovery challenges. Despite evidence supporting the benefits of nutrition...
The purpose of the study was to investigate ways to mitigate substance abuse amongst students at a University in Chongwe, Lusaka province. The study was guided by three objectives being: to establish types of substance most abused by students at a university, to determine the sources of substances which is abused by the students at a university and...
Introdução: A gravidez na adolescência é considerada um desafio para saúde pública em países em desenvolvimento, com sérias implicações na saúde, incluindo a mortalidade materna e neonatal. Objetivo: Analisar detalhadamente as implicações biopsicossociais da gravidez na adolescência. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, realizada nas b...
This study investigates the relationship between substance abuse and youth involvement in property crime in Yelwa area of Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. The objectives of this research is to examine the nature of substance abuse among youths, identify the causes leading to their involvement in property crime, assess the effects of substance abuse, exp...
El personal del servicio de anestesiología es susceptible al abuso de estupefacientes, psicotrópicos y anestésicos intravenosos, en parte, se debe al fácil acceso a estos medicamentos. Como personal de salud es su deber procurar el bienestar del paciente, en casos de abuso, el profesional pone en riesgo al paciente y así mismo. OBJETIVO: Analizar l...
The high prevalence of trauma world-wide is such that speech-language pathologists are likely to support clients across the lifespan with experiences of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, intergenerational and racial trauma, and exposure to structural and systemic violence. Trauma can affect peoples’ neurobiology and can also impact cognitive, social,...
Substance abuse causes social problems to the individual, the family and the larger society if unresolved. Studies have investigated several predictors of substance abuse such as personality traits, self-esteem, parenting styles with varied results. However, studies linking psychopathologies and parental factors to substance abuse are scarce. There...
Objetivos: Avaliar a eficácia da educação em saúde na adesão à Naltrexona no campo de Álcool e Outras Drogas (AD). Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática de artigos indexados nas bases de dados BVS, PUBMED E SCIELO e os achados foram tratados por meio da análise temática. Resultados: Dos 81 estudos identificados nas três bases de dados,...
El abuso de cannabis es un problema social que ha ido aumentando en adolescentes y adultos, afectándolos en varias dimensiones de su vida. Por esta razón se ha estudiado la efectividad de tratamientos conductuales para el abuso de cannabis. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática fue analizar la eficacia de la terapia cognitivo conductual (TCC) en...
The complexities surrounding the use of medications, substance abuse, and the recreational use of plants are multifaceted and warrant a comprehensive examination. This review highlights the complexities surrounding the consumption of chemical substances in excess or for non-medical purposes, obtained through legal prescriptions, over-the-counter pu...
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Alternative payment models (APMs) are methods through which insurers reimburse health care providers and are widely used to improve the quality and value of health care. While there is a growing movement to utilize APMs for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, they have rarely included SUD prevention strategies. Challenges to...
The objective of this study was to systematically review the use of AI and related tools in the detection of mental health disorders. A systematic literature review was carried out on the studies searched and gathered from 1st June 2024 to 30th August 2024. The sample included 12 research papers addressing a vast array of AI applications and neurol...
Antecedentes: El TDAH afecta aproximadamente al 5-7% de los niños en edad escolar y puede persistir en la adolescencia y adultez. La etiología del TDAH es multifactorial, involucrando factores genéticos, neurobiológicos y ambientales. El tratamiento farmacológico es una de las estrategias más efectivas para manejar los síntomas del TDAH, siendo la...
Background and Purpose: Experiencing homelessness, a significant social stressor, amplifies vulnerability to emergency room use, particularly for those experiencing mental health difficulties in under resourced rural behavioral health service systems. However, the role of nights spent homeless in mental health emergency room usage in service-seekin...
Multiple studies link family conflict to self-harm; however, no research has explored whether family conflict influences adolescents’ likelihood of engaging in a relatively new and destructive behavior known as digital self-harm, or the practice of anonymously posting harmful information about oneself online. Grounded in Agnew’s general strain theo...
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Treatment of stimulant offenders in Japan is an urgent issue. One of the more recent support approaches for stimulant offenders in Japan is to understand and support them based on a self‐medication hypothesis; however, the effect of trust on substance abuse severity among incarcerated stimulant offenders has not been examined. Additional...
Substance abuse behaviour has caused harm to individuals, families and the larger society. Studies linking social media and peer pressure to substance abuse behaviour among youths in Rivers State are scarce. Therefore, this study investigated social media and peer pressure as predictors of substance abuse behavour among youths in Ahoada-East and Po...
This study aimed to examine the influence of peer pressure, parental socio-economic status, and emotional intelligence on
substance use susceptibility among adolescents in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Using a three-stage random sampling technique, a
sample of 300 adolescents from public secondary schools in Ibadan North, Ibadan South-East, and Iba...
This study investigates the socioeconomic, cultural and community factors influencing substance abuse and evaluates the effectiveness of prevention and treatment programs among the clients of Silchar New Life Foundation in Northeast India. Using a cross sectional survey design and quantitative data was collected from 51 registered clients through a...
Proactively preparing for the approval of psychedelic-assisted therapies (PATs) for clinical use allows the VA to stay on the leading edge of health care and creates opportunities to optimize delivery of emerging treatment modalities. Thus, the VA convened the “State of the Art (SOTA) Conference: Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health Conditions”...
Objectives: We draw from prior theory and research to advance theoretical arguments for how self-control may operate as a collective concept in addition to being a powerful individual quality. Next, we empirically examine hypotheses regarding the potential effects of collective self-control on offending. Methods: We use data from the 2018 Florida Y...
Substance abuse is a worldwide public health problem and is more experienced in developing
countries such as Nigeria. Its pattern varies among the different populations and is influenced
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by various factors such as age, gender, income, self-care orientation, educational level and
Substance Abuse, Health Implications,...
Objectives: Drug abuse among mothers is an issue of utmost significance and lasting impact, as its connection to detrimental consequences for both mothers and children raises a heightened level of concern. Child protection services often refer to children with common psychosocial risk factors, making their care a significant challenge for families....
In India, attitudes towards substance abuse often reflect a lack of awareness and limited understanding of effective rehabilitation procedures. The Medical Condition Regard Scale (MCRS) is a valuable tool and has been shown to effectively capture the complexity of provider attitudes. However, its use in the Indian context for substance abuse has be...
Drug addiction and alcoholism are global phenomena with similar consequences worldwide, varying in magnitude based on local situations. Recently, the consumption of licit (tobacco and alcohol) and illicit (heroin, cocaine) substances has increased significantly. Rehabilitation centers are crucial to addressing and mitigating this issue. This resear...
Background: Substance use disorders (USD) continue to be the primary cause of disability and early death, affecting the global criminal justice, social care, health, and welfare systems. Objectives: To identify the factors influencing the acceptance of patients with USD to complete the institutional detoxification period. Methods: This retrospectiv...
BACKGROUND: Parental substance abuse confronts children with a variety of psychological, social, and behavioral problems. Children of substance abusing parents show higher levels of psychiatric disorders including anxiety and depression and exert lower levels of communication skills. Weak social skills in this group of adolescents put them at a hig...
The Investigation was directed towards the prevalence of substance abuse among students of higher education institutions, Benue State North – Central Nigeria. In order to undertake the research, one research question and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The researcher made use of “Prevalence of Substance Abuse among Students Quest...
INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe use among adolescents has been increasing progressively. Yet no studies were reported to assess the validity and reliability of nicotine dependence scale. The current study aims to assess the validity and reliability of an Arabic version of the modified Waterpipe Tolerance Questionnaire WTQ among school-going adolescent wate...
Domestic violence, characterized by a pattern of assault and coercive behavior, poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of intimate partners, with women being disproportionately affected. In recent times, the issue of domestic violence has become more pronounced among women whose spouses engage in substance abuse. The main aim of th...
Understanding profiles and experiences of adolescents who start using drugs is crucial in developing effective substance abuse interventions and treatment. Thus, this study was to identify the profiles and experiences of adolescents involvement in substance abuse. In total, 200 adolescents from three juvenile Henry Gurney school in Malaysia took pa...
This study explores substance abuse among the youth in the Tamale Metropolis and identifies the various types of substances commonly used by the youth. The research employed a qualitative method. Snowballing sampling technique was used to identify 32 participants. Data were collected through interview guide and four focus group discussion sessions...
Transtorno afetivo bipolar (Tab) é uma doença psiquiátrica caracterizada pela presença de episódios maníacos/hipomaníacos e depressivos e que, geralmente, cursa com transtornos mentais comórbidos, como transtorno de ansiedade, transtornos disruptivos e transtorno por uso de substâncias. Compreender as consequências do Tab comórbido relacionado ao u...
Family plays a key role in the prevention and intervention of drug abuse among children and teenagers. Information about drugs provides parents with the exact knowledge on how to demonstrate attitudes and healthy behaviours. Therefore, the present study tried to investigate the effect of preventive and interventional trainings on self-efficacy and...
Social workers, psychologists and psychopharmacologists have devoted little attention to study the direct relationship between drugs and adolescents’ aggression. The main objective of this study was therefore to determine the extent of the level of aggressive behavior among adolescents who underwent rehabilitation of drug abuse. This study also sou...
AIM: This research project aimed at exploring the views of secondary school teachers and hostel matrons on the landscape of substance abuse amongst the youth at a border town situated in the northern region of Namibia. METHOD: In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with secondary school teachers and hostel matrons, selected b...
Substance abuse among young adults is a major public health issue which can cause significant damage to their mental health. The screening, brief, interventions and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is a public health prevention tool used in identifying persons at risk of substance use and abuse. This study assessed the approach to screening, brief int...
PURPOSE: The household socio-cultural and economic predictors of drugs and substance abuse among high school students were investigated in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kisumu County. STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION: The study was conducted in Kisumu East Sub County in Kisumu County within the community set up. The area has approximated total population of 220,99...
Substance use disorder (SUD) has both social and public health problems with a substantial burden to society. SUD is a type of mental illness and has been described as a chronic relapsing disease. Treatments for SUD may include among others, psychosocial rehabilitation as a provision to comprehensive treatment to address the social and behavioral i...
Focusing on young adults constituting the most vulnerable and risky group regarding substance abuse, the present study was carried out in order to examine the relationship between the spiritual well-being levels of university students and their substance abuse proclivity. Having a descriptive and cross sectional design, this study was completed wit...
Child victimization, including child maltreatment, is a global public health concern with serious and potentially life-long consequences (Djeddah et al., 2000; World Health Organization, 2020). Global estimates suggest that upwards of one billion youth under 18 years of age are victims of child maltreatment each year (Hills et al., 2016). The conse...
The narrative review explores the complex nature of suicidal behavior in adolescents, emphasizing the need for early detection and intervention. Adolescence is a vulnerable period marked by significant emotional and psychological changes, with multiple factors increasing the risk of suicide. These include mental health disorders like depression and...
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Exposure to illicit substances during pregnancy may have long-term impacts on children’s neurodevelopment. This study explores subsequent risks for intellectual disability, autistic disorders, and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders in children born to mothers exposed to illicit substances before or during pregnancy.
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The study examines the impact of exposure to social media and the presence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on susceptibility to substance abuse among out-of-school adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design was adopted to select 60 participants, which were drawn from Ibadan North, Ibadan North Ea...
This study explores the relationship between historical trauma, socioeconomic status (SES), peer influence, and substance abuse among adolescents in marginalised communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was employed, utilising purposive and snowball sampling techniques to select 80 adolescents from four communities. Data were c...
Background: Substance abuse refers to consumption of psychoactive substances without experiencing any negative consequences He/she is doing it for social, experimental or recreational use. Objective: To assess demographical data of the students, to assess students' knowledge level about addiction, to find out correlations among demographical data,...
Psychoactive substance abuse has become a pandemic in most parts of the globe. This study sought to assess the contributory factors and impacts of psychoactive substance abuse among the youth in Makokoba—a high-density residential area in Zimbabwe’s second largest city, Bulawayo. A mixed methods research design was used on a sample of 122 responden...
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Substance use disorders are often accompanied by irrational beliefs and unfavorable attitudes that contribute to their development and persistence. Metaphor therapy, utilizing stories and imagery, has emerged as a potential intervention to reshape thoughts. This study aimed to investigate the impact of metaphor therapy on irrational beli...
Predictive machine learning (ML) models are computational innovations that can enhance medical decision-making, including aiding in determining optimal timing for discharging patients. However, societal biases can be encoded into such models, raising concerns about inadvertently affecting health outcomes for disadvantaged groups. This issue is part...
La inteligencia emocional (IE) se conceptualiza como la capacidad de reconocer y regular las emociones, facilitando las relaciones interpersonales; su ausencia puede llevar a comportamientos desorganizados como, aislamiento, baja productividad e incluso conductas adictivas. Por otro lado, el estrés percibido (EP) es el grado de dificultad que le da...
This study analyzes 2022 data from SAMHSA’s Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) to investigate ADHD prevalence and comorbidity. The findings reveal that 10.70% of the 5,899,698 patients were diagnosed with ADHD, indicating a high demand for targeted resources. ADHD prevalence declines with age, highest in children aged 0–11, and decreases with...
This case report presents a 37-year-old male with a complex medical history, including HIV, chronic methamphetamine and cocaine use, and an atrial septal defect, who developed severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), biventricular failure, and recurrent stroke. The patient was admitted with acute neurological deficits and respiratory failure,...
Evidence-based policy design is increasingly being shaped by data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address complex social issues like homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse. These challenges often intersect, requiring multifaceted approaches that can be informed by real-time data and predictive insights. AI and data analytics...
INTRODUCTION Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder clinically characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity 1. A prevalence analysis involving over 171,756 subjects with ADHD worldwide found that ADHD affects 5.29% of the global population 2. It remains one of the leading psychiatric dia...
The study explored the predictors of suicidal ideation among university undergraduates focusing on the roles of narcissism, substance usage, and self-regulation. A correlational approach was adopted for the study. A total of 1,411 undergraduates selected through a multistage random sampling from three Nigerian universities participated in the study...
The study explored the predictors of suicidal ideation among university undergraduates focusing on the roles of narcissism, substance usage, and self-regulation. A correlational approach was adopted for the study. A total of 1,411 undergraduates selected through a multistage random sampling from three Nigerian universities participated in the study...
Este capítulo explora a realidade do cuidado de enfermagem de saúde mental promovida a indivíduos com mais de 50 anos de idade e que sofrem pelo uso de substâncias ilícitas no Brasil. Com o envelhecimento global da população, a interação entre o envelhecimento e o abuso de substâncias constitui um conjunto de desafios para os profissionais de saúde...
Introdução: O uso e abuso de substâncias psicoativas tem se tornado um importante problema de saúde pública em todo o mundo. Está associado com comportamentos violentos, criminais e complicações médicas ou psiquiátricas, elevando drasticamente os índices de morbidade e mortalidade. Os efeitos psicoativos destas substâncias como a diminuição da ansi...
Introducción: La displasia septo-óptica (SOD), también conocida como síndrome De Morsier, descrito en 1956, es una rara disrupción del desarrollo del prosencéfalo, con una prevalencia estimada de 1 en cada 50,000 nacidos vivos. Se caracteriza por hipoplasia del nervio óptico, ausencia del septum pellucidum y, en dos tercios de los casos, disfunción...
Introducción: La depresión posparto se caracteriza por síntomas depresivos, como tristeza y ansiedad, que pueden surgir o empeorar después del parto. Varios factores, como antecedentes familiares de depresión, falta de apoyo social y problemas en la relación de pareja, pueden aumentar el riesgo de desarrollarla. El abuso de sustancias, un problema...
Substance abuse is a growing concern in UK Further Education (FE) colleges, affecting students' academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. This paper examines the prevalence of substance abuse among FE students and explores effective strategies for prevention, intervention, and support. By adopting a multi-faceted approach that in...
The intersection of traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance abuse, and mental health disorders presents a significant challenge within the incarcerated female population, where rates of these conditions are alarmingly high. This paper explores the multifaceted relationships among TBI, substance abuse, and mental health disorders, emphasizing the im...
Introdução: A dependência química é um transtorno mental complexo que compromete o perfil comportamental, cognitivo, social e emocional do ser humano. Objetivo: Investigar as características das reinternações de pacientes por abuso de substâncias lícitas e ilícitas em um hospital referência em saúde mental e a relação com o CAPS (Centro de Atenção...
Background and Objectives: Schizophrenia is a debilitating and complex mental health disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive impairments. A high comorbidity rate is observed between substance abuse, schizophrenia and impulsivity. Given the higher rate of suicide among individuals with schizophrenia, this...
O alcoolismo é frequentemente apontado como uma das principais causas da violência doméstica, influenciando significativamente a dinâmica de agressão no ambiente familiar. O consumo excessivo de álcool pode levar à perda de controle emocional e comportamental, resultando em agressões físicas, verbais e psicológicas contra parceiros e outros membros...
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of compassion-focused therapy in reducing high-risk behaviors and self-injurious behaviors in women with a history of substance abuse. The statistical population comprised women with a history of drug abuse who had sought treatment at addiction treatment centers in Mashhad. A total of 30 women were s...
This research investigates the effectiveness of a comprehensive awareness program aimed at raising awareness about substance abuse among children from marginalized communities in Lucknow. Conducted over 53 days in collaboration with Pehchaan NGO, the study involved various interactive and educational activities designed to enhance understanding and...
Background: Substance abuse is an important problem in today’s world as it causes considerable physical and mental suffering. In India, adolescents are considered as a pillar of the nation as they are responsible for its future progress. Therefore, substance abuse control among this age group becomes even more important. Objectives: To find the pre...
BACKGROUND: Substance abuse and dependence among undergraduates in India are very concerning as they are next in line to contribute to the social and economic needs of the country. The alarming increase in substance use also contributes to various physical and mental illnesses. OBJECTIVES: This research aims to identify the root cause and initial i...
Background: The prevalence of substance abuse (SA) among youth has increased in recent years. However, limited data exist about SA among medical sciences students. Therefore, this study assessed SA prevalence and contributing factors among medical sciences students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019. Participants were 238 me...
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ways of knowing have always drawn knowledge from the land and the internal realms of self or feeling to guide and heal. Teenage self-harm and turmoil resulting from the generational trauma of colonialism serve as a reflexive case study for understanding how Anishinaabe ideologies around land-based well-being are appl...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of substance abuse among male and female adolescents in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The study used a binary view of gender, recognizing only male and female genders as relevant to Nigerian society. The study was guided with two research questions and two hypotheses. The...
This study examined public perception on the effect of alcohol consumption among commercial drivers in Nsukka Urban, Enugu State. Using a sound methodology, numerous findings were made. The socio-demographics of the respondents indicated that both sexes were well represented in the study (male, 45.6% and female, 54.4%). Majority of the respondents...
Uganda has made significant strides in combating HIV/AIDS, yet the concurrent rise in substance abuse presents a complex public health challenge that exacerbates the burden on individuals and healthcare systems. The intersection of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS intensifies health risks and complicates treatment efforts, particularly among vulnerable...