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Wilson IM, Willoughby B, Tanyos A, Graham K, Walker M, Laslett AM, Ramsoomar L. A global review of the impact on women from men's alcohol drinking: the need for responding with a gendered lens. Glob Health Action 2024; 17:2341522. [PMID: 38700277 PMCID: PMC11073422 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2024.2341522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Global evidence shows that men's harmful alcohol use contributes to intimate partner violence (IPV) and other harms. Yet, interventions that target alcohol-related harms to women are scarce. Quantitative analyses demonstrate links with physical and verbal aggression; however, the specific harms to women from men's drinking have not been well articulated, particularly from an international perspective. AIM To document the breadth and nature of harms and impact of men's drinking on women. METHODS A narrative review, using inductive analysis, was conducted of peer-reviewed qualitative studies that: (a) focused on alcohol (men's drinking), (b) featured women as primary victims, (c) encompassed direct/indirect harms, and (d) explicitly featured alcohol in the qualitative results. Papers were selected following a non-time-limited systematic search of key scholarly databases. RESULTS Thirty papers were included in this review. The majority of studies were conducted in low- to middle-income countries. The harms in the studies were collated and organised under three main themes: (i) harmful alcohol-related actions by men (e.g. violence, sexual coercion, economic abuse), (ii) impact on women (e.g. physical and mental health harm, relationship functioning, social harm), and (iii) how partner alcohol use was framed by women in the studies. CONCLUSION Men's drinking results in a multitude of direct, indirect and hidden harms to women that are cumulative, intersecting and entrench women's disempowerment. An explicit gendered lens is needed in prevention efforts to target men's drinking and the impact on women, to improve health and social outcomes for women worldwide.
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- Ingrid M. Wilson
- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
- Judith Lumley Centre, Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Mental Health Policy Research,Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Politics, Media and Philosophy, Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Mental Health Policy Research,Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
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- Gender and Health Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa
- School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Rae M, Gomes I, Spelta LEW, Bailey A, Marcourakis T, Devi L, Camarini R. Environmental enrichment enhances ethanol preference over social reward in male swiss mice: Involvement of oxytocin-dopamine interactions. Neuropharmacology 2024; 253:109971. [PMID: 38705568 PMCID: PMC11145911 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2024.109971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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The impact of environmental enrichment (EE) on natural rewards, including social and appetitive rewards, was investigated in male Swiss mice. EE, known for providing animals with various stimuli, was assessed for its effects on conditioned place preference (CPP) associated with ethanol and social stimuli. We previously demonstrated that EE increased the levels of the prosocial neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) in the hypothalamus and enhanced ethanol rewarding effects via an oxytocinergic mechanism. This study also investigated the impact of EE on social dominance and motivation for rewards, measured OT-mediated phospholipase C (PLC) activity in striatal membranes, and assessed OT expression in the hypothalamus. The role of dopamine in motivating rewards was considered, along with the interaction between OT and D1 receptors (DR) in the nucleus accumbens (NAc). Results showed that EE mice exhibited a preference for ethanol reward over social reward, a pattern replicated by the OT analogue Carbetocin. EE mice demonstrated increased social dominance and reduced motivation for appetitive taste stimuli. Higher OT mRNA levels in the hypothalamus were followed by diminished OT receptor (OTR) signaling activity in the striatum of EE mice. Additionally, EE mice displayed elevated D1R expression, which was attenuated by the OTR antagonist (L-368-889). The findings underscore the reinforcing effect of EE on ethanol and social rewards through an oxytocinergic mechanism. Nonetheless, they suggest that mechanisms other than the prosocial effect of EE may contribute to the ethanol pro-rewarding effect of EE and Carbetocin. They also point towards an OT-dopamine interaction potentially underlying some of these effects.
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- Mariana Rae
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-900, Brazil; Department of Pharmacological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, United States
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, United States
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Pharmacology Section, Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education, St George's University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-900, Brazil.
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Gao DP, Weng QY, Zhang YY, Ou YX, Niu YF, Lou Q, Xie DL, Cai Y, Yang JH. Memantine alleviates cognitive impairment and hippocampal morphology injury in a mouse model of chronic alcohol exposure. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2024:173827. [PMID: 39038728 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2024.173827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Alcohol-related cognitive impairment (ARCI) is highly prevalent among patients with alcohol abuse and dependence. The pathophysiology of ARCI, pivotal for refined therapeutic approaches, is not fully elucidated, posing a risk of progression to severe neurological sequelae such as Korsakoff's syndrome (KS) and Alcohol-Related Dementia (ARD). This study ventures into the underlying mechanisms of chronic alcohol-induced neurotoxicity, notably glutamate excitotoxicity and cytoskeletal disruption, and explores the therapeutic potential of Memantine, a non-competitive antagonist of the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor known for its neuroprotective effect against excitotoxicity. Our investigation centers on the efficacy of Memantine in mitigating chronic alcohol-induced cognitive and hippocampal damages in vivo. Male C57BL/6J mice were subjected to 30 % (v/v, 6.0 g/kg) ethanol via intragastric administration alongside Memantine co-treatment (10 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally) for six weeks. The assessment involved Y maze, Morris water maze, and novel object recognition tests to evaluate spatial and recognition memory deficits. Histopathological evaluations of the hippocampus were conducted to examine the extent of alcohol-induced morphological changes and the potential protective effect of Memantine. The findings reveal that Memantine significantly improves chronic alcohol-compromised cognitive functions and mitigates hippocampal pathological changes, implicating a moderating effect on the disassembly of actin cytoskeleton and microtubules in the hippocampus, induced by chronic alcohol exposure. Our results underscore Memantine's capability to attenuate chronic alcohol-induced cognitive and hippocampal morphological harm may partly through regulating cytoskeleton dynamics, offering valuable insights into innovative therapeutic strategies for ARCI.
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- Da-Peng Gao
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical University, 666 Siming Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315500, PR China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, PR China.
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Kershaw S, Sunderland M, Grager A, Birrell L, Deen H, Newton NC, Stapinski LA, Champion KE, Kay-Lambkin F, Teesson M, Chapman C. Perceived barriers to help-seeking for people who use crystal methamphetamine: Perspectives of people with lived experience, family members and health workers. Drug Alcohol Rev 2024. [PMID: 38965840 DOI: 10.1111/dar.13897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Barriers to help-seeking for illicit drug use cross psychosocial (e.g., knowledge of where to seek help, attitudinal beliefs like being afraid of what people will think) and structural (e.g., service availability) domains. Along with people who use illicit drugs, it is important to consider the perspectives of other key groups who are often involved in the help-seeking and recovery process. This study aimed to examine the perceived barriers to help-seeking for people who use crystal methamphetamine ('ice') among key groups (people who use crystal methamphetamine, families and friends, health workers) as well as the general community. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey open to all Australian residents (aged ≥18 years) was conducted November 2018-March 2019. Four key groups of interest were recruited to examine and compare perceived barriers to help-seeking for crystal methamphetamine use. RESULTS Participants (n = 2108) included: people who use/have used crystal methamphetamine (n = 564, 39%), health workers (n = 288, 26.8%), affected family/friends (n = 434, 13.7%) and general community (n = 822, 20.6%). People who used crystal methamphetamine demonstrated increased odds of reporting attitudinal (OR 1.35; 1.02-1.80) or structural (OR 1.89; 1.09-3.27) barriers, or a previous negative help-seeking experience (OR 2.27; 1.41-3.66) compared to knowledge barriers. Health workers demonstrated decreased odds of reporting attitudinal compared to knowledge barriers (OR 0.69; 0.50-0.95). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Perceived barriers to seeking help for crystal methamphetamine use differed among key groups involved in treatment and recovery. Acknowledging and addressing the mismatches between key groups, through targeted interventions may better support people to seek help for crystal methamphetamine use.
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- Steph Kershaw
- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Witley S, Edvardsson CE, Aranäs C, Tufvesson-Alm M, Stalberga D, Green H, Vestlund J, Jerlhag E. Des-acyl ghrelin reduces alcohol intake and alcohol-induced reward in rodents. Transl Psychiatry 2024; 14:277. [PMID: 38965230 PMCID: PMC11224403 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-02996-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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The mechanisms contributing to alcohol use disorder (AUD) are complex and the orexigenic peptide ghrelin, which enhances alcohol reward, is implied as a crucial modulator. The major proportion of circulating ghrelin is however the non-octanoylated form of ghrelin, des-acyl ghrelin (DAG), whose role in reward processes is unknown. As recent studies show that DAG decreases food intake, we hypothesize that DAG attenuates alcohol-related responses in animal models. Acute and repeated DAG treatment dose-dependently decreased alcohol drinking in male and female rats. In these alcohol-consuming male rats, repeated DAG treatment causes higher levels of dopamine metabolites in the ventral tegmental area, an area central to reward processing. The role of DAG in reward processing is further supported as DAG prevents alcohol-induced locomotor stimulation, reward in the conditioned place preference paradigm, and dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens in male rodents. On the contrary, DAG does not alter the memory of alcohol reward or affect neurotransmission in the hippocampus, an area central to memory. Further, circulating DAG levels are positively correlated with alcohol drinking in female but not male rats. Studies were conducted in attempts to identify tentative targets of DAG, which currently are unknown. Data from these recombinant cell system revealed that DAG does not bind to either of the monoamine transporters, 5HT2A, CB1, or µ-opioid receptors. Collectively, our data show that DAG attenuates alcohol-related responses in rodents, an effect opposite to that of ghrelin, and contributes towards a deeper insight into behaviors regulated by the ghrelinergic signaling pathway.
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- Sarah Witley
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Forensic Genetics and Forensic Toxicology, National Board of Forensic Medicine, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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James BC, Cox AJ, Lewohl JM. Current trends in the role of neuroinflammation & α-synuclein in alcohol use disorder: A systematic quantitative literature review. ALCOHOL, CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 48:1209-1220. [PMID: 38724887 DOI: 10.1111/acer.15340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The neurodegenerative effects alcohol use disorder (AUD) have been well characterized and are likely due to the long-term effects of alcohol on the brain. The molecular events that underlie regional neuronal loss are a focus of current research. Chronic inflammation in the central nervous system, termed neuroinflammation, contributes to the progressive loss of neurons in the brain. Using data from genome-wide association studies and genetic and gene expression data, α-synuclein was identified as a gene of interest for AUD almost 10 years ago. Despite this and the well-recognized role of α-synuclein in mediating neuroinflammation in other neurodegenerative diseases, its role in alcohol-induced brain damage and AUD is yet to be elucidated. This systematic literature review quantifies and analyzes relationships between AUD, α-synuclein, and neuroinflammation. The review identified fewer studies focused on the role in AUD of α-synuclein (30) than on neuroinflammation (177), with published studies heavily centered on the myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88)-dependent toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) pathway. The systematic review revealed that no original literature investigates the roles of α-synuclein and neuroinflammation in AUD and that there are significantly fewer published articles on the role of α-synuclein in AUD than in other neuroinflammatory conditions. Studies of the role of neuroinflammation in AUD are largely centered on the TLR4 signaling cascade, followed by TLR2 and TLR3, and soluble cytokines such as IL-10, IL-1β, and TNF-α. Key research themes identified in other neurodegenerative disorders provide new insights for further investigation in AUD.
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- Brandon C James
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Arab JP, Dunn W, Im G, Singal AK. Changing landscape of alcohol-associated liver disease in younger individuals, women, and ethnic minorities. Liver Int 2024; 44:1537-1547. [PMID: 38578107 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Alcohol use is the most important determinant of the development of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and of predicting long-term outcomes in those with established liver disease. Worldwide, the amount, type, and pattern of use of alcohol vary. Alcohol use and consequent liver disease have been increasing in certain ethnic groups especially Hispanics and Native Americans, likely due to variations in genetics, cultural background, socio-economic status, and access to health care. Furthermore, the magnitude and burden of ALD have been increasing especially in the last few years among females and young adults who are at the prime of their productivity. It is critical to recognize the problem and care for these patients integrating cultural aspects in liver clinics. At the federal level, a societal approach is needed with the implementation of public health policies aiming to reduce alcohol consumption in the community. By addressing these challenges and promoting awareness, we can strive to reduce the burden of ALD, especially in high-risk demographic groups to improve their long-term health outcomes. Finally, we need studies and quality research examining these changing landscapes of demographics in ALD as a basis for developing therapeutic targets and interventions to reduce harmful drinking behaviours in these high-risk demographic groups.
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- Juan P Arab
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, Western University & London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical School, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Health Research, VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
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Meng X, Ren K, Liu X, Lyu C, Jung HW, Zhang Y, Zhang S. Efficacy of Rhamnus utilis Decne. Aqueous extract in mice with acute alcoholic liver injury and metabolomic study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32523. [PMID: 38952369 PMCID: PMC11215275 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Rhamnus utilis Decne. (Family Rhamnaceae Juss.) leaf is commonly prepared as a anti-inflammatory herbal medicine and used for tea production. To investigate the mechanism of Rhamnus utilis Decne. aqueous extract (RDAE) against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice. The ALD mouse (Male ICR) model was induced via intragastric administration of 52 % alcohol. Mice in each group were treated by gavage once daily with the RDAE (1.12, 2.25, 4.500 g/kg). The expression of proteins involved in the MAPKs/NF-κB/COX-2-iNOS pathway was measured by western blotting. Non-targeted metabolomics was used to determine metabolic profiles and critical pathways, while targeted metabolomics validated key amino acid metabolites. After administration of RDAE, the body mass of mice was significantly increased. The liver index was significantly decreased. Meanwhile, the serum levels of AST, ALT, TG, TC, MDA, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 were significantly decreased (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), but GSH level was inversely increased (P < 0.05). Metabolomic analysis revealed nine major pathways involved in the therapeutic effect of RDAE, including fructose and mannose metabolism. The levels of 7 amino acids including leucine, proline and alanine/sarcosine were significantly upregulated. Additionally, protein levels of p-NF-κB (p65)/NF-κB (p65), p-ERK1/2/ERK1/2, p-JNK/JNK, p-p38/p38, COX-2 and iNOS were significantly decreased (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). RDAE is used to treat acute ALD by improving lipid metabolism, inhibiting the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and regulating MAPKs/NF-κB/COX-2-iNOS signalling pathway. These findings provide valuable insights for acute ALD therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
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- Xianglong Meng
- College of Chinese Materia Medica and Food Engineering, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Herbal Medicines Processing, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chinese Materia Medica and Food Engineering, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Herbal Medicines Processing, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chinese Materia Medica and Food Engineering, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Herbal Medicines Processing, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong Modern University, Jinan, 250104, China
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, 38066, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, 38066, South Korea
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- Shanxi Pengyakang Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Lyuliang, 033000, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chinese Materia Medica and Food Engineering, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Herbal Medicines Processing, Jinzhong, 030619, Shanxi, China
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Lundkvist JE, Georgsson K, Carlbring P, Johansson R, Ljungberg T, Wallhed Finn S, Anderbro T. Associations between alcohol use and outcome of psychological treatment in specialist psychiatric care - a cohort study. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1374339. [PMID: 38993337 PMCID: PMC11238639 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1374339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Background Alcohol-related issues are widespread worldwide and are fairly substantial. Numerous studies have identified and clarified the effects and prevalence of alcohol use across different contexts. However, when it comes to the prevalence of alcohol in psychiatry and its impact on treatment outcomes compared to other patient groups, studies are relatively scarce, and results often vary, sometimes with different outcomes. This study focuses on investigating the effectiveness of psychological treatment in psychiatric clinics for outpatients, considering those with and without hazardous alcohol use under naturalistic conditions. Methods Patients were recruited between 2012 and 2016 from psychiatric clinics in Sormland, Sweden, as part of the regular services. Patients completed symptom assessment instruments regarding depression, anxiety, quality-of-life, and alcohol consumption at the beginning of their psychological treatment, upon completion, and during a follow-up 1 year after completion. Completion of questionnaires was ongoing for some patients until 2021. A total of 324 patients were included in the study, distributed among 59 participating therapists. Results Among all patients in the study, 30.2% showed hazardous alcohol use at the start of their psychological treatment, with a higher proportion being men. There was a significant reduction in the proportion of patients with hazardous use and a notable decrease in the mean audit score upon completion of psychological treatment. At follow-up, there was no significant change compared to completion. There were 31.2% of the patients who achieved recovery or improvement in the audit score upon completion of treatment. Patients with hazardous alcohol use consistently scored higher mean values on the symptom assessment instruments and lower on the quality-of-life instrument at the beginning. More individuals with hazardous alcohol use typically achieved better results across all outcome instruments at both at completion and follow-up. Conclusion Patients with hazardous alcohol use demonstrate significant improvements in their alcohol consumption through standard psychological treatment in psychiatry, despite the treatment not specifically focusing on alcohol consumption. The progress/improvement appears to be largely maintained at follow-up. Moreover, patients with hazardous alcohol use tend to show greater progress across all outcome instruments. No significant gender differences were detected in this context.
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- Jan Erik Lundkvist
- Psychiatric Clinics, Region Sörmland, Nykoping, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Psychology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Psychiatric Clinics, Region Sörmland, Nykoping, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Psychology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Psychiatric Clinics, Region Sörmland, Nykoping, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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Kalungi H, Kamacooko O, Lunkuse JF, Namutebi J, Naluwooza R, Price MA, Ruzagira E, Mayanja Y. Prevalence and factors associated with illicit drug and high-risk alcohol use among adolescents living in urban slums of Kampala, Uganda. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1709. [PMID: 38926824 PMCID: PMC11210115 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19250-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Illicit drug and high-risk alcohol use among adolescents leads to poor health outcomes. We enrolled adolescents from urban slums in Kampala, Uganda, to assess baseline prevalence and factors associated with illicit drug and high-risk alcohol consumption. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study using data collected in a cohort that enrolled 14-19-year-old male and female participants from 25 March 2019 to 30 March 2020. Data was collected on social demographics, sexual behavior, and reproductive health using interviewer-administered questionnaires. The main outcomes were illicit drug use and high-risk alcohol use. Data on alcohol use was collected using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT); results were dichotomized. Factors associated with each outcome were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS We enrolled 490 participants (60.6% female) with a median age of 18 (IQR 17-18) years, 84.9% had less than secondary education, 48.4% had their sexual debut before 15 years, 47.1% reported paid sex in the past 3 months and 22.8% had a sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and active syphilis) baseline characteristics associated with illicit drug use in the past 3 months were male gender (aOR 12.45; 95% CI 7.21-21.50) being married (aOR 2.26; 95%CI 1.03-4.94) 10 or more paying sexual partners (aOR 2.45; 95%CI 1.05-5.69) and high-risk alcohol use (aOR 3.94; 95%CI 2.10-7.40), baseline characteristics associated with high-risk alcohol use were male gender (aOR 0.29; 95% CI 0.13-0.63) emotional violence from sexual partners (aOR 2.35; 95%CI 1.32-418) illicit drug users com (aOR 3.94; 95% CI 2.10-7.40). CONCLUSION Illicit drug and high-risk alcohol use are prevalent among male adolescents and adolescents involved in high-risk sexual behavior living in the urban slums of Kampala.
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- Hellen Kalungi
- Medical Research Council/Uganda, Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
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- Child Health and Development Center, College of Health Science, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda, Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda, Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda, Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
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- International AIDS Initiative (IAVI), 125 Broad St, 10004, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, 94143, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda, Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, WC1E 7HT, London, UK
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda, Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, WC1E 7HT, London, UK
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Qian S, Wang X, Chen Y, Zai Q, He Y. Inflammation in Steatotic Liver Diseases: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Targets. Semin Liver Dis 2024. [PMID: 38838739 DOI: 10.1055/a-2338-9261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), two main types of steatotic liver disease (SLDs), are characterized by a wide spectrum of several different liver disorders, including simple steatosis, steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Multiple immune cell-mediated inflammatory responses not only orchestrate the killing and removal of infected/damaged cells but also exacerbate the development of SLDs when excessive or persistent inflammation occurs. In recent years, single-cell and spatial transcriptome analyses have revealed the heterogeneity of liver-infiltrated immune cells in ALD and MASLD, revealing a new immunopathological picture of SLDs. In this review, we will emphasize the roles of several key immune cells in the pathogenesis of ALD and MASLD and discuss inflammation-based approaches for effective SLD intervention. In conclusion, the study of immunological mechanisms, especially highly specific immune cell population functions, may provide novel therapeutic opportunities for this life-threatening disease.
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- Shengying Qian
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Matthews JA, Sallis HM, Dyer ML, McConville R, Isotalus H, Attwood AS. Associations Between Self-Reported Sleep Quality, Fatigue Severity, Factors Associated With Successful Cessation, and Cessation Beliefs Among Regular Smokers. Nicotine Tob Res 2024; 26:835-842. [PMID: 37996095 PMCID: PMC11190051 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntad231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Smokers report poorer sleep than nonsmokers and sleep quality deteriorates further during cessation, increasing risk of smoking relapse. Better understanding of the relationship between sleep and relapse-related outcomes could inform novel approaches to smoking cessation support. The aim of this study was to investigate same-day associations of self-reported sleep quality and fatigue severity with factors associated with successful cessation and cessation beliefs, among regular smokers. METHODS This cross-sectional observational study (n = 412) collected self-reported sleep quality, fatigue severity, and factors associated with successful cessation and cessation beliefs among regular smokers via an online survey (60% male). RESULTS There was evidence of an association between sleep quality (SQ) and reduced 24-hour (β = -0.12, p = .05) and lifetime (β = -0.09, p = .04) abstinence self-efficacy. In addition, poorer SQ and higher fatigue severity (FS) were associated with increased smoking urges (SQ: β = 0.27, p < .001; FS: β = 0.32, p < .001), increased barriers to cessation (SQ: β = 0.19, p < .001; FS: β = 0.32, p < .001), and increased perceived risks to cessation (SQ: β = 0.18, p < .001; FS: β = 0.26, p < .001). Fatigue severity was weakly associated with increased perceived benefits to cessation (β = 0.12, p = .017). CONCLUSIONS Self-reported sleep quality and fatigue severity were associated with multiple factors associated with successful cessation and cessation beliefs. Further research is needed to extend these findings by using different methods to identify the temporal direction of associations and causality. IMPLICATIONS This study is the first to examine associations between sleep quality, fatigue severity, and factors associated with successful cessation and cessation beliefs. Findings show that both sleep quality and fatigue severity are associated with multiple factors associated with successful cessation and could be modifiable targets for future smoking cessation interventions. Furthermore, our data suggest that fatigue severity has an independent effect on multiple factors associated with successful cessation when accounting for sleep quality. This indicates that fatigue, independent of sleep quality, could be an important factor in a quit attempt.
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- Joe A Matthews
- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme at the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- CAMH (Centre for Academic Mental Health), Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department Engineering and Mathematics, Ada Lovelace Building, University of Bristol, University Walk, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme at the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Bristol Biomedical Research Centre at the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Daba C, Gebrehiwot M, Debela SA, Desye B, Tefera YM. Association between illegal drug use and cigarette smoking among Ethiopian students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304948. [PMID: 38900812 PMCID: PMC11189178 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cigarette smoking is a persistent public health problem as it is a risk factor for many diseases. Previous studies on the role of illegal drug use in cigarette smoking have yielded disparate and inconclusive results, hindering the development of effective intervention strategies to address this issue. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of cigarette smoking and its associated factors, with a specific focus on the influence of illegal drug use among students in Ethiopia. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search of international databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, CINAHL, African Journals Online, HINARI, Global Health, and Google and Google Scholar. Grey literature was also identified from various university digital libraries. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA) guidelines. Due to the high heterogeneity among the included studies (I2 = 98.6%; p-value <0.001), we employed a random-effects model with a 95% confidence interval (CI) to estimate the pooled effect using STATA 14 software. The publication bias was assessed using a statistical Egger regression test. RESULTS A total of 22 studies involving 18,144 students met the eligibility criteria for this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of lifetime and current cigarette smoking among students in Ethiopia was 13.8% (95% CI: 9.90-17.82) and 9.61% (95% CI: 7.19-12.03), respectively. Students who used illegal drugs were twenty-three times more likely to smoke cigarettes compared to their counterparts (OR = 23.57, 95% CI: 10.87-51.1). Living in urban settings (OR = 2.9; 95% CI: 1.15-7.28) and the habit of alcohol consumption (OR = 4.79; 95% CI: 1.57-14.64) were also identified as factors associated with cigarette smoking. CONCLUSIONS We found that more than one in eight students in Ethiopia have engaged in lifetime cigarette smoking. Notably, students who used illegal drugs exhibited a significantly higher likelihood of cigarette smoking. In light of these findings, it is imperative to implement comprehensive public health interventions that target illegal drug use, cigarette smoking, and alcohol consumption, with a particular emphasis on urban residents.
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- Chala Daba
- Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia
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- Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Tian Q, Zhou J, Xu Z, Wang B, Liao J, Duan K, Li X, Huang E, Xie WB. STIM1 Mediates Methamphetamine-Induced Neuronal Autophagy and Apoptosis. Neurotoxicology 2024; 103:S0161-813X(24)00061-5. [PMID: 38901802 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2024.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Methamphetamine (METH) is a widely abused amphetamine-type psychoactive drug that causes serious health problems. Previous studies have demonstrated that METH can induce neuron autophagy and apoptosis in vivo and in vitro. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying METH-induced neuron autophagy and apoptosis remain poorly understood. Stromal interacting molecule 1 (STIM1) was hypothesized to be involved in METH-induced neuron autophagy and apoptosis. Therefore, the expression of STIM1 protein was measured and the effect of blocking STIM1 expression with siRNA was investigated in cultured neuronal cells, and the hippocampus and striatum of mice exposed to METH. Furthermore, intracellular calcium concentration and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related proteins were determined in vitro and in vivo in cells treated with METH. The results suggested that STIM1 mediates METH-induced neuron autophagy by activating the p-Akt/p-mTOR pathway. METH exposure also resulted in increased expression of Orai1, which was reversed after STIM1 silencing. Moreover, the disruption of intracellular calcium homeostasis induced ER stress and up-regulated the expression of pro-apoptotic protein CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), resulting in classic mitochondria apoptosis. METH exposure can cause neuronal autophagy and apoptosis by increasing the expression of STIM1 protein; thus, STIM1 may be a potential gene target for therapeutics in METH-caused neurotoxicity.
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- Qin Tian
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Forensic Science Institute of Ganzhou Public Security Bureau, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China.
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Siste K, Ophinni Y, Hanafi E, Yamada C, Novalino R, Limawan AP, Beatrice E, Rafelia V, Alison P, Matsumoto T, Sakamoto R. Relapse Prevention Group Therapy in Indonesia Involving Peers via Videoconferencing for Substance Use Disorder: Development and Feasibility Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e50452. [PMID: 38888959 PMCID: PMC11220436 DOI: 10.2196/50452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Substance use disorder (SUD) is a major health issue in Indonesia, where several barriers to treatment exist, including inaccessibility to treatment services, stigma, and criminalization of drug issues. Peer involvement and the use of telemedicine to deliver psychotherapy are promising approaches to overcome these barriers. OBJECTIVE This study aims (1) to describe the development of a new group psychotherapy coprovided by a health care worker and a peer and (2) to evaluate the acceptability, practicality, and preliminary outcomes of the program delivered via videoconferencing in Indonesia. METHODS Building upon an established relapse prevention therapy in Japan, we developed a 3-month weekly group therapy module in the Indonesian language. Adjustments were made via focus group discussions with local stakeholders in terms of substance types, understandability, inclusive language, and cultural relevance. A pilot study was conducted to test the new module provided by a peer and a psychiatrist via videoconferencing, termed tele-Indonesia Drug Addiction Relapse Prevention Program (tele-Indo-DARPP), with a pre- and postcontrolled design. We analyzed data from semistructured feedback interviews and outcome measurements, including the number of days using substances and quality of life, and compared the intervention (tele-Indo-DARPP added to treatment as usual [TAU]) and control (TAU only) arms. RESULTS In total, 8 people diagnosed with SUD participated in the pilot study with a mean age of 37 (SD 12.8) years. All were men, and 7 (88%) used sedatives as the primary substance. Collectively, they attended 44 of the 48 tele-Indo-DARPP sessions. A total of 3 out of 4 (75%) preferred telemedicine rather than in-person therapy. Positive acceptability and practicality were shown from qualitative feedback, in which the participants who joined the tele-Indo-DARPP reported that they liked the convenience of joining from home and that they were able to open up about personal matters, received helpful advice from peers, and received support from other participants. Providers reported that they feel the module was provider-friendly, and the session was convenient to join without diminishing rapport-building. Meanwhile, troubles with the internet connection and difficulty in comprehending some terminology in the workbook were reported. The intervention arm showed better improvements in psychological health and anxiety symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Group psychotherapy via videoconferencing coprovided by health care workers and peers was acceptable and practical for participants with SUD and service providers in this study. A large-scale study is warranted to examine the effectiveness of the newly developed module in Indonesia.
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- Kristiana Siste
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- The Hakubi Center for Advanced Research, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Environmental Coexistence, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Environmental Coexistence, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Drug Dependence Research, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Drug Dependence Research, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Coexistence, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Ament SA, Campbell RR, Lobo MK, Receveur JP, Agrawal K, Borjabad A, Byrareddy SN, Chang L, Clarke D, Emani P, Gabuzda D, Gaulton KJ, Giglio M, Giorgi FM, Gok B, Guda C, Hadas E, Herb BR, Hu W, Huttner A, Ishmam MR, Jacobs MM, Kelschenbach J, Kim DW, Lee C, Liu S, Liu X, Madras BK, Mahurkar AA, Mash DC, Mukamel EA, Niu M, O'Connor RM, Pagan CM, Pang APS, Pillai P, Repunte-Canonigo V, Ruzicka WB, Stanley J, Tickle T, Tsai SYA, Wang A, Wills L, Wilson AM, Wright SN, Xu S, Yang J, Zand M, Zhang L, Zhang J, Akbarian S, Buch S, Cheng CS, Corley MJ, Fox HS, Gerstein M, Gummuluru S, Heiman M, Ho YC, Kellis M, Kenny PJ, Kluger Y, Milner TA, Moore DJ, Morgello S, Ndhlovu LC, Rana TM, Sanna PP, Satterlee JS, Sestan N, Spector SA, Spudich S, Tilgner HU, Volsky DJ, White OR, Williams DW, Zeng H. The single-cell opioid responses in the context of HIV (SCORCH) consortium. Mol Psychiatry 2024:10.1038/s41380-024-02620-7. [PMID: 38879719 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02620-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
Abstract
Substance use disorders (SUD) and drug addiction are major threats to public health, impacting not only the millions of individuals struggling with SUD, but also surrounding families and communities. One of the seminal challenges in treating and studying addiction in human populations is the high prevalence of co-morbid conditions, including an increased risk of contracting a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Of the ~15 million people who inject drugs globally, 17% are persons with HIV. Conversely, HIV is a risk factor for SUD because chronic pain syndromes, often encountered in persons with HIV, can lead to an increased use of opioid pain medications that in turn can increase the risk for opioid addiction. We hypothesize that SUD and HIV exert shared effects on brain cell types, including adaptations related to neuroplasticity, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation. Basic research is needed to refine our understanding of these affected cell types and adaptations. Studying the effects of SUD in the context of HIV at the single-cell level represents a compelling strategy to understand the reciprocal interactions among both conditions, made feasible by the availability of large, extensively-phenotyped human brain tissue collections that have been amassed by the Neuro-HIV research community. In addition, sophisticated animal models that have been developed for both conditions provide a means to precisely evaluate specific exposures and stages of disease. We propose that single-cell genomics is a uniquely powerful technology to characterize the effects of SUD and HIV in the brain, integrating data from human cohorts and animal models. We have formed the Single-Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) consortium to carry out this strategy.
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- Seth A Ament
- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, MA, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA, USA
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Schøler PN, Volke KH, Andréasson S, Rasmussen S, Søndergaard J, Nielsen AS. The identification and treatment of alcohol problems in primary care (iTAPP) study: protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomized control trial testing the 15-method in a primary care setting. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2024; 19:49. [PMID: 38872214 PMCID: PMC11170864 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-024-00474-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The 15-method is a targeted screening and treatment approach for alcohol problems in primary care. The 15-method used in primary care has proven as effective as specialized treatment for mild to moderate alcohol dependence in Sweden. A feasibility study of the 15-method in Danish primary care found the method acceptable and feasible. AIMS To evaluate the effectiveness of the 15-method in a Danish primary care setting in (1) lowering the proportion of patients exceeding the Danish low-risk alcohol consumption limit of ten standard units per week and a maximum of four standard units on a single day for men and women, and (2) increasing the likelihood of alcohol use being addressed during a consultation in general practice. Further, the rate of prescribed pharmacological treatment for alcohol problems (Disulfiram, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Nalmefene) will be measured along with the use of the biomarkers Alanine Transaminase and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase. METHODS Stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial in sixteen general practices in the Region of Southern Denmark. Following a three-month baseline, the practices are randomly assigned to launch dates in one of four clusters. General practitioners and nurses receive three hours of training in the 15-method before launch. Patient questionnaires will collect data on alcohol consumption levels among patients affiliated with the practices. The healthcare professionals will register consultations in which alcohol is addressed in their patient filing system. Pharmacological treatment rates and the use of biomarkers will be collected through Danish national registries. The study follows the Medical Research Council's guidelines for developing and evaluating complex interventions. DISCUSSION From the patient's perspective, the 15-method may help identify alcohol-related problems at an earlier stage with flexible treatment offers in a familiar setting. For healthcare professionals, it addresses a traditionally challenging topic by equipping them with concrete tools, communication training, and clear treatment directives. From a societal perspective, primary care holds a unique position to identify hazardous and harmful alcohol use across different age groups, with potential public health and economic benefits through early identification and intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov NCT05916027. Retrospectively registered 22 June 2023.
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- Peter Næsborg Schøler
- The Unit for Clinical Alcohol Research, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
- The Research Unit for General Practice in Odense and Esbjerg, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
- Department of Mental Health Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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- The Unit for Clinical Alcohol Research, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Mental Health Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Mental Health Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- The Research Unit for General Practice in Odense and Esbjerg, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- The Research Unit for General Practice in Odense and Esbjerg, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- The Unit for Clinical Alcohol Research, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Mental Health Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Brain Research - Inter-Disciplinary Guided Excellence, BRIDGE, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Chang O, Levitt A, Khalid M, Kodeeswaran S, Markoulakis R. The prevalence of mental health and addiction concerns and factors associated with depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305229. [PMID: 38865358 PMCID: PMC11168667 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Higher than expected rates of mental health and/or addiction (MHA) concerns have been documented since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A more up-to-date prevalence of MHA outcomes and the factors associated with the occurrence of MHA concerns remains unclear. This study examined the prevalence of MHA outcomes and factors associated with screening positive for symptoms of depression only, anxiety only, and both depression and anxiety two years into the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada. METHOD Ontario adults ≥18 years of age (n = 5000) reported on the presence of symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and substance use between January and March 2022. Data were also collected on pandemic-related health variables, including COVID-19 infection fear, changes in socioeconomic status and mental health since pandemic onset, satisfaction with social supports, and MHA service needs. RESULTS The prevalence of positive screening for depressive or anxiety symptoms only was 8% and 11%, respectively, while 36% screened positive for both. Moderate/high risk levels of substance use were found in 20% of participants for tobacco and 17% for both alcohol and cannabis. Moderate/high risk levels of alcohol use and certain pandemic-related factors (negative change in mental health, unmet MHA service needs) were associated with positive screening for symptoms of depression only, anxiety only, and both depression and anxiety. Satisfaction with social supports was associated with lower likelihoods of being in the depression only and both depression and anxiety groups, and non-White ethnicity was associated with depression only. CONCLUSIONS There was a continued burden of MHA issues two years into the pandemic. These results underscore the ongoing need for timely and accessible MHA services.
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- Oswin Chang
- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Family Navigation Project, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Family Navigation Project, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Poliakova N, Shrier LA, Harris SK, Bélanger RE. Predicting Time to Return to Cannabis Use After a Cessation Attempt: Impact of Cumulated Exposure to Nicotine-Containing Products. Tob Use Insights 2024; 17:1179173X241259603. [PMID: 38846268 PMCID: PMC11155328 DOI: 10.1177/1179173x241259603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Objective: Cannabis is frequently co-used with tobacco/nicotine products, especially among young adults. Little is known about the effects of this co-use on cannabis cessation outcomes. Within a sample of young adults using cannabis frequently (current use of ≥5 days/week in the past 3 months), this study aimed to (a) document sources of exposure to tobacco/nicotine products, whether used simultaneously with cannabis or on different occasions, (b) examine if the level of cumulated exposure to tobacco/nicotine (self-reported or from biochemical testing) could predict time to cannabis lapse during a cannabis abstinence period, and (c) explore the relationship between nicotine/tobacco exposure and time to cannabis lapse according to tobacco cigarette smoking status. Method: Urine cotinine measures and self-reported data on use of different tobacco/nicotine products, collected from 32 participants (aged 19 to 23), were analyzed to predict time to lapse during a 2-week period of attempted abstinence from cannabis, controlling for cannabis dependence and sex. Results: Half of participants (56.3%) used at least one tobacco/nicotine product. Higher urine cotinine, representing higher cumulated tobacco/nicotine exposure, was related to a higher risk of lapsing (Hazard Ratio [HR] = 1.64; 95%CI [1.04, 2.58]). The risk of lapsing was even higher ([HR] = 3.46; 95%CI [1.17, 10.25]) among heavily tobacco/nicotine exposed (>600 ng/mL, urine cotinine) participants than among unexposed (<50 ng/mL) or lightly/moderately exposed (50-600 ng/mL) participants. Among those smoking cigarettes (solely or in combination with other products), there was no relation between cotinine level and time to lapse, likely due to a reduced variability in abstinence probability and a high likelihood of lapse observed for higher cotinine levels, mainly achieved by cigarette use. Conclusions: With a rapidly changing landscape of tobacco/nicotine use, our results underscore the need to consider all sources of tobacco/nicotine exposure to fully understand the specific and cumulative contributions of tobacco/nicotine to cannabis cessation outcomes.
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- Natalia Poliakova
- Research Centre of CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Research Centre of CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Krupa Z, Nizioł J. Fiber Laser-Generated Silver-109 Nanoparticles for Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Illicit Drugs. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2024; 35:1156-1167. [PMID: 38709655 PMCID: PMC11157659 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.3c00454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Cannabinoids and opioids are the most prominently used drugs in the world, with fentanyl being the main cause of drug overdose-related deaths. Monitoring drug use in groups as well as in individuals is an important forensic concern. Analytical methods, such as mass spectrometry (MS), have been found most useful for the identification of drug abuse on a small and large scale. Pulsed fiber laser 2D galvoscanner laser-generated nanomaterial (PFL 2D GS LGN) was obtained from monoisotopic silver-109. Nanomaterial was used for laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry of selected illicit drug standards with standard high-resolution reflectron-based time-of-flight MALDI apparatus. Δ9-THC, 11-OH-THC, 11-COOH-THC, fentanyl, codeine, 6-monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM), heroin, tramadol, and methadone were chosen as test compounds. Illicit drugs were tested in a concentration range from 100 μg/mL to 10 pg/mL, equating to 50 μg to 50 fg per measurement spot. For all analyzed compounds, identification and quantification by silver-109-assisted laser desorption/ionization (LDI) MS was possible, with uncommon [M + 109Ag3]+ and [M - H]+ ions present for certain structures. The results of the quantitative analysis of drugs using silver-109 PFL 2D GS LGN for LDI MS are presented. Laser-generated NPs are proven to be useful for the analysis of selected drugs, with exceptionally good results for fentanyl monitoring in a broad range of concentrations.
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- Zuzanna Krupa
- Doctoral
School of Engineering and Technical Sciences at the Rzeszów
University of Technology, 8 Powstańców Warszawy Avenue, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
- Rzeszów
University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 6 Powstan ´ców Warszawy Avenue, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Rzeszów
University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 6 Powstan ´ców Warszawy Avenue, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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Lee IT, Liao PC, Liu TH, Ogai Y, Chang HM, Liu YL, Huang MC. Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of alcohol relapse risk scale (C-ARRS) in patients with alcohol use disorder. Alcohol 2024; 120:25-33. [PMID: 38843962 DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is recognized as a chronic relapsing disorder. Alcohol Relapse Risk Scale (ARRS), a multidimensionally self-rating scale, was developed initially by the Japanese to assess the risk of alcohol reuse. The study aimed to validate the reliability and factor structure of the Chinese version of the ARRS (C-ARRS) for patients with AUD. A total of 218 patients diagnosed with AUD according to DSM-5 were recruited for self-administering C-ARRS. We assessed the internal consistency of C-ARRS using Cronbach's α coefficients and examined the factor structure through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Additionally, we investigated the concurrent validity by correlating C-ARRS with the Visual Analog Scale of Alcohol Craving (VAS), Penn Alcohol Craving Score (PACS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scores. CFA demonstrated inadequate data fit for the original 32-item C-ARRS, prompting the development of a revised 27-item version consisting of 6 subscales with satisfactory model fit estimates. The 27-item C-ARRS exhibited favorable internal consistency, with Cronbach's α ranging from 0.611 to 0.798, along with adequate factor loadings. The 27-item C-ARRS scores displayed significant correlations with the scores of VAS, PACS, BDI and BAI (p < .001). Our results indicated favorable reliability and factor structure of the 27-item C-ARRS. The significant correlation between the 27-item C-ARRS and clinical measures (such as depression, anxiety, and craving) demonstrates satisfactory concurrent validity. These observations collectively support the feasibility of using 27-item C-ARRS to assess the risk of alcohol relapse in patients with AUD.
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- I-Ting Lee
- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei City Hospital, Songde Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Addictive Substance Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan; Faculty of Medicine, Social Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei City Hospital, Songde Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei City Hospital, Songde Branch, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Cruvinel E, Mussulman L, Scheuermann T, Shergina E, He J, Sherman S, Harrington K, Rigotti NA, Tindle H, Zhu SH, Richter K. Hospital-Initiated Smoking Cessation Among Patients Admitted with Behavioral Health Conditions. J Gen Intern Med 2024; 39:1423-1430. [PMID: 38326585 PMCID: PMC11169289 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-024-08646-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Smoking rates among people living with behavioral health conditions (BHC) range from 30 to 65% and are 2-4 times higher than rates found in the general population. Starting tobacco treatment during a hospital stay is effective for smoking cessation, but little is known regarding treatment response among inpatients with BHC. OBJECTIVE This study pooled data across multiple clinical trials to determine the relative success in quitting among participants with BHC compared to other study participants. PARTICIPANTS Adults who smoke (≥ 18 years old) from five hospital-based smoking cessation randomized clinical trials. DESIGN A retrospective analysis using data from the electronic health record to identify participants with primary diagnoses related to BHC. Recruitment and data analysis were conducted from 2011 to 2016. We used propensity score matching to pair patients with BHC to those with similar characteristics and logistic regression to determine differences between groups. MEASURES The main outcome was self-reported 30-day abstinence 6 months post-discharge. RESULTS Of 6612 participants, 798 patients had a BHC-related primary diagnosis. The matched sample included 642 pairs. Nearly 1 in 3 reported using tobacco medications after hospitalization, with no significant difference between patients with and without BHC (29.3% vs. 31.5%; OR (95% CI) = 0.90 (0.71, 1.14), p = 0.40). Nearly 1 in 5 patients with BHC reported abstinence at 6 months; however, their odds of abstinence were 30% lower than among people without BHC (OR (95% CI) = 0.70 (0.53,0.92), p = 0.01). CONCLUSION When offered tobacco treatment, hospitalized patients with BHC were as likely as people without BHC to accept and engage in treatment. However, patients with BHC were less likely to report abstinence compared to those without BHC. Hospitals are a feasible and promising venue for tobacco treatment among inpatients with BHC. More studies are needed to identify treatment approaches that help people with BHC achieve long-term abstinence.
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- Erica Cruvinel
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Wei Y, Wang W, Kang Y, Niu X, Zhang Z, Li S, Han S, Cheng J, Zhang Y. Global, interhemispheric and intrahemispheric functional connection patterns in male adults with alcohol use disorder. Addict Biol 2024; 29:e13398. [PMID: 38899438 PMCID: PMC11187543 DOI: 10.1111/adb.13398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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A growing body of evidence indicates the existence of abnormal local and long-range functional connection patterns in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, it has yet to be established whether AUD is associated with abnormal interhemispheric and intrahemispheric functional connection patterns. In the present study, we analysed resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data from 55 individuals with AUD and 32 healthy nonalcohol users. For each subject, whole-brain functional connectivity density (FCD) was decomposed into ipsilateral and contralateral parts. Correlation analysis was performed between abnormal FCD and a range of clinical measurements in the AUD group. Compared with healthy controls, the AUD group exhibited a reduced global FCD in the anterior and middle cingulate gyri, prefrontal cortex and thalamus, along with an enhanced global FCD in the temporal, parietal and occipital cortices. Abnormal interhemispheric and intrahemispheric FCD patterns were also detected in the AUD group. Furthermore, abnormal global, contralateral and ipsilateral FCD data were correlated with the mean amount of pure alcohol and the severity of alcohol addiction in the AUD group. Collectively, our findings indicate that global, interhemispheric and intrahemispheric FCD may represent a robust method to detect abnormal functional connection patterns in AUD; this may help us to identify the neural substrates and therapeutic targets of AUD.
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- Yarui Wei
- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhouChina
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Cunningham JA, Godinho A, Schell C, Studer J, Wardell JD, Garnett C, Bertholet N. Randomized controlled trial of a smartphone app designed to reduce unhealthy alcohol consumption. Internet Interv 2024; 36:100747. [PMID: 38812955 PMCID: PMC11133919 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2024.100747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Background and aims Unhealthy alcohol use is common and causes tremendous harm. Most people with unhealthy alcohol use will never seek formal alcohol treatment. As an alternative, smartphone apps have been developed as one means to provide help to people concerned about their alcohol use. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of a smartphone app targeting unhealthy alcohol consumption in a general population sample. Methods Participants were recruited from across Canada using online advertisements. Eligible participants who consented to the trial were asked to download a research-specific version of the app and were provided with a code that unlocked it (a different code for each participant to prevent sharing). Those who entered the code were randomized to one of two different versions of the app: 1) the Full app containing all intervention modules; or 2) the Educational only app, containing only the educational content of the app. Participants were followed-up at 6 months. The primary outcome variable was number of standard drinks in a typical week. Secondary outcome variables were frequency of heavy drinking days and experience of alcohol-related problems. Results A total of 761 participants were randomized to a condition. The follow-up rate was 81 %. A generalized linear mixed model revealed that participants receiving the full app reduced their typical weekly alcohol consumption to a greater extent than participants receiving the educational only app (incidence rate ratio 0.89; 95 % confidence interval 0.80 to 0.98). No significant differences were observed in the secondary outcome variables (p > .05). Discussion and conclusion The results of this trial provide some supportive evidence that smartphone apps can reduce unhealthy alcohol consumption. As this is the second randomized controlled trial demonstrating an impact of this same app (the first one targeted unhealthy alcohol use in university students), increased confidence is placed on the potential effectiveness of the smartphone app employed in the current trial.ClinicalTrials.org number: NCT04745325.
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- John A. Cunningham
- National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
- Service of Adult Psychiatry North-West, Department of Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Canada
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- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Baslam A, Kabdy H, Chait Y, Azraida H, El Yazouli L, Aboufatima R, Chait A, Baslam M. Gut Microbiome-Mediated Mechanisms in Alleviating Opioid Addiction with Aqueous Extract of Anacyclus pyrethrum. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1152. [PMID: 38927359 PMCID: PMC11200529 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12061152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The escalating rates of morbidity and mortality associated with opioid use disorder (OUD) have spurred a critical need for improved treatment outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the impact of prolonged exposure to Fentanyl, a potent opioid, on behavior, biochemical markers, oxidative stress, and the composition of the gut microbiome. Additionally, we sought to explore the therapeutic potential of Anacyclus pyrethrum in mitigating the adverse effects of Fentanyl withdrawal. The study unveiled that chronic Fentanyl administration induced a withdrawal syndrome characterized by elevated cortisol levels (12.09 mg/mL, compared to 6.3 mg/mL for the control group). This was accompanied by heightened anxiety, indicated by a reduction in time spent and entries made into the open arm in the Elevated Plus Maze Test, as well as depressive-like behaviors, manifested through increased immobility time in the Forced Swim Test. Additionally, Fentanyl exposure correlated with decreased gut microbiome density and diversity, coupled with heightened oxidative stress levels, evidenced by elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced levels of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). However, both post- and co-administration of A. pyrethrum exhibited substantial improvements in these adverse effects, effectively alleviating symptoms associated with OUD withdrawal syndrome and eliciting positive influences on gut microbiota. In conclusion, this research underscores the therapeutic potential of A. pyrethrum in managing Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms. The findings indicate promising effects in alleviating behavioral impairments, reducing stress, restoring gut microbiota, and mitigating oxidative stress, offering valuable insights for addressing the challenges of OUD treatment.
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- Abdelmounaim Baslam
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Agadir Souss Massa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir 80000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Laboratory of Biological Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-7 CNRST-05), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Niigata, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
- GrowSmart, Seoul 07516, Republic of Korea
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Giustino A, Natola A, Savoia G, De Salvia MA, Finelli C. Reduced Pharmacological Intervention of Prehospital Services for Acute Alcohol Intoxication during the COVID-19 Pandemic in A Large District of Southern Italy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3057. [PMID: 38892768 PMCID: PMC11172439 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Background Stress during a pandemic increases the risk of alcohol consumption, which may require pharmacological management. Methods An observational single-center retrospective study was conducted from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2021, and divided into 2-year periods (2018-2019 and 2020-2021). This study focused on calls to one of the emergency departments (EDs) of seven hospitals in the Bari (Italy) metropolitan area for patients requiring emergency services (ESs) who were either admitted or not admitted, due to their refusal. Results A 30% reduction in emergency calls for alcohol-related issues and a 41.17% reduction in calls for patients who refused to be admitted to the ED were observed during the pandemic. During the pandemic, an inverse association was found between pharmacological treatment and number of calls coded green (non-critical) and yellow (fairly critical) in patients admitted to EDs. An inverse association was also found for calls coded green in patients not admitted to EDs and pharmacological treatment. Metadoxine was administered in almost all alcohol-related emergencies, primarily in conjunction with drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract, irrespective of age, the period considered, and whether patients were admitted or not admitted to the ED. Conclusions ES is the first and only out-of-hospital service encountered by numerous patients with alcohol-use disorders who refuse to be admitted to the ED. These patients should be directed by ES personnel to a multidisciplinary program to receive treatment for drinking, improve their quality of life, and reduce sanitation costs.
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- Arcangela Giustino
- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Medical School, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.G.); (M.A.D.S.)
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- Operations Centre of Emergency Services (118)—Policlinico Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy (G.S.)
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- Operations Centre of Emergency Services (118)—Policlinico Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy (G.S.)
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Medical School, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.G.); (M.A.D.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital “A. Maresca”–ASL Naples 3 Sud, Via Montedoro, 1, 80059 Torre del Greco (Naples), Italy
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Jayasinghe S. The 12 dimensions of health impacts of war (the 12-D framework): a novel framework to conceptualise impacts of war on social and environmental determinants of health and public health. BMJ Glob Health 2024; 9:e014749. [PMID: 38777392 PMCID: PMC11116856 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-014749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Global rates of armed conflicts have shown an alarming increase since 2008. These conflicts have devastating and long-term cumulative impacts on health. The overriding aim in these conflicts is to achieve military or political goals by harming human life, which is the antithesis of the moral underpinnings of the health professions. However, the profession has rarely taken on a global advocacy role to prevent and eliminate conflicts and wars. To assume such a role, the health profession needs to be aware of the extensive and multiple impacts that wars have on population health. To facilitate this discourse, the author proposes a novel framework called 'The Twelve Dimensions of Health Impacts of War' (or the 12-D framework). The framework is based on the concepts of social and environmental determinants of population health. It has 12 interconnected 'dimensions' beginning with the letter D, capturing the adverse impacts on health (n=5), its social (n=4) and environmental determinants (n=3). For health, the indices are Deaths, Disabilities, Diseases, Dependency and Deformities. For social determinants of health, there are Disparities in socioeconomic status, Displacements of populations, Disruptions to the social fabric and Development reversals. For environmental determinants, there is Destruction of infrastructure, Devastation of the environment and Depletion of natural resources. A relatively simple framework could help researchers and lay public to understand the magnitude and quantify the widespread health, social and environmental impacts of war, comprehensively. Further validation and development of this framework are necessary to establish it as a universal metric for quantifying the horrific impacts of war on the planet and garner support for initiatives to promote global peace.
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- Saroj Jayasinghe
- Clinical Medicine, University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Shi R, Yang F, Wu H, Liu Y. The Diagnostic Value of Liver Biopsy for Unexplained Liver Dysfunction: A Retrospective Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:2399-2407. [PMID: 38779307 PMCID: PMC11108762 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s460338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Objective To analyse clinical manifestations of unexplained abnormal liver function and perform hepatobiliary histopathology procedures on patients to evaluate the value of liver biopsy in diagnosing the aetiology of unexplained abnormal liver function. Methods A convenience sampling method was used to retrospectively collect the data of patients who were diagnosed with unexplained abnormal liver function and who received liver biopsy in the Pathology Department of Tianjin Second People's Hospital, China, between March 2022 and July 2023 to analyse liver pathology and clinical manifestations. Results A total of 1302 patients were included in this study, which mainly included 11 diseases: autoimmune liver disease (74 cases, 5.68%), drug-induced liver injury (DILI) (204 cases, 15.67%), cancer (237 cases, 18.20%), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (104 cases, 7.99%), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (74 cases, 5.68%), viral hepatitis (490 cases, 37.63%), other types of hepatitis (30 cases, 2.30%), cholestatic liver disease (17 cases, 1.31%), alcoholic liver disease (15 cases, 1.15%), hepatic cyst (5 cases, 0.38%) and Gilbert syndrome (4 cases, 0.31%). The success rate of liver biopsy sampling was 100%, and (1.52 ± 0.130) tissue strips were sampled. The average operating time was 11.52 minutes. The percutaneous liver biopsy did not significantly increase short-term liver function index values (serum γ-glutamyl transpeptidase, total bilirubin, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase). Ninety-two patients had a small amount of liver subcapsular fluid, but there was no progress after medical treatment. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy has value in the diagnosis of unexplained abnormal liver function. Viral hepatitis, cancer and DILI are the most common causes of unexplained abnormal liver function. Liver biopsy does not aggravate the organic and functional impairment of the liver.
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- Ruifang Shi
- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Institute of Hepatology, Tianjin Second People’s Hospital, Tianjin, 300192, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Institute of Hepatology, Tianjin Second People’s Hospital, Tianjin, 300192, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Lab, Tianjin Institute of Hepatology, Tianjin Second People’s Hospital, Tianjin, 300192, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Institute of Hepatology, Tianjin Second People’s Hospital, Tianjin, 300192, People’s Republic of China
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Xu WM, Zhang HF, Feng YH, Li SJ, Xie BY. Genetically predicted fatty liver disease and risk of psychiatric disorders: A mendelian randomization study. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:2359-2369. [PMID: 38765736 PMCID: PMC11099412 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i14.2359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcohol-related liver disease (ArLD) constitute the primary forms of chronic liver disease, and their incidence is progressively increasing with changes in lifestyle habits. Earlier studies have documented a correlation between the occurrence and development of prevalent mental disorders and fatty liver. AIM To investigate the correlation between fatty liver and mental disorders, thus necessitating the implementation of a mendelian randomization (MR) study to elucidate this association. METHODS Data on NAFLD and ArLD were retrieved from the genome-wide association studies catalog, while information on mental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, multiple personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia was acquired from the psychiatric genomics consortium. A two-sample MR method was applied to investigate mediators in significant associations. RESULTS After excluding weak instrumental variables, a causal relationship was identified between fatty liver disease and the occurrence and development of some psychiatric disorders. Specifically, the findings indicated that ArLD was associated with a significantly elevated risk of developing ADHD (OR: 5.81, 95%CI: 5.59-6.03, P < 0.01), bipolar disorder (OR: 5.73, 95%CI: 5.42-6.05, P = 0.03), OCD (OR: 6.42, 95%CI: 5.60-7.36, P < 0.01), and PTSD (OR: 5.66, 95%CI: 5.33-6.01, P < 0.01). Meanwhile, NAFLD significantly increased the risk of developing bipolar disorder (OR: 55.08, 95%CI: 3.59-845.51, P < 0.01), OCD (OR: 61.50, 95%CI: 6.69-565.45, P < 0.01), and PTSD (OR: 52.09, 95%CI: 4.24-639.32, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Associations were found between genetic predisposition to fatty liver disease and an increased risk of a broad range of psychiatric disorders, namely bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD, highlighting the significance of preventive measures against psychiatric disorders in patients with fatty liver disease.
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- Wei-Ming Xu
- Department of Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou 311400, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou 311400, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou 311400, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou 311400, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou 311400, Zhejiang Province, China
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Shiraly R, Jazayeri SA, Seifaei A, Jeihooni AK, Griffiths MD. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors among untreated illicit substance users: a population-based study. Harm Reduct J 2024; 21:96. [PMID: 38755587 PMCID: PMC11097468 DOI: 10.1186/s12954-024-01015-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Research regarding the contribution of specific psychoactive substances to suicidality has yielded equivocal results. The present study examined the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among a population-based sample of untreated illicit substance users. METHODS A total of 616 illicit substance users who were recruited from high-risk areas of Shiraz using snowball sampling participated in the study. Eligible participants were individuals aged 18 years and older who regularly used one illicit psychoactive substance (e.g., opioids, heroin, cannabinoids, stimulants, hallucinogens) for at least one year and who had received no treatment for their drug use during the past year. Data were collected regarding socio-demographic characteristics, mental history, and substance use habits. Data regarding suicidal thoughts and behaviors were assessed using the Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale (BSIS) and self-reports of previous suicide attempts. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent variables associated with suicidality. RESULTS Among the participants, 23.6% reported having had suicidal thoughts during the past week and 6.7% reported having attempted suicide during the past year. Methamphetamine was reported as the primary substance of use among approximately half of the participants who attempted suicide during past year (49.2%). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that current suicidal thoughts were independently associated with having no job, a history of mental health condition, previous suicidal attempts, concurrent use of more than one substance, and using methamphetamine and heroin as the primary substances. Suicidal thoughts were not associated with increased odds of regular opium and cannabis use. CONCLUSION Both methamphetamine and heroin use are significantly associated with current suicidal thoughts. Evaluation of the risk of suicidality by physicians and mental health care professionals in both community and outpatient settings would be especially appropriate among those individuals using these psychoactive substances.
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- Ramin Shiraly
- Community Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Public Health Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- International Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ, UK
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Al-Saif LA, Aljawhri SA, Eissa OG, Mahmoud RH, Said ES. Effect of Amphetamine Dependence on Redox State via Alteration of Urinary Levels of Major and Trace Elements: A Case-Control Study in the Saudi Population. Cureus 2024; 16:e59819. [PMID: 38846242 PMCID: PMC11156246 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Background Drug and substance abuse remains a major medical problem worldwide. Amphetamines are potent stimulants of the central nervous system. Amphetamine abuse is highly prevalent among drug-dependents. This study was conducted in Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to evaluate amphetamine's toxic effects on major and trace elements and their correlation with redox status. Methods The study involved amphetamine-only patients admitted to the Erada Rehabilitation Centre from March to October 2023. Urine samples were analysed from both normal subjects and amphetamine-dependent groups. Results Urinary sodium and chloride levels were significantly higher in the amphetamine-dependent group than in the control group, while their calcium levels decreased. Lipid peroxidase levels significantly increased in people with a substance use disorder (SUD), indicating oxidative stress. Together, their total antioxidant capacity decreased. Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), sodium (Na), and total antioxidant capacity levels were positively correlated with lipid peroxidase. Conclusions Amphetamine-dependent people are more likely to experience a variety of health problems. This study found a direct correlation between an imbalance in major and trace elements and the redox status.
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- Lira A Al-Saif
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Laboratory, Erada Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Qassim, Ministry of Health, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Psychiatry, Erada Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Qassim, Ministry of Health, Buraydah, SAU
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, EGY
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, EGY
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Agarwal A, Rees JH, Sabat S. Toxic and Drug-Related White Matter Diseases of the Brain and Spine. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2024; 32:253-275. [PMID: 38555140 DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Toxic leukoencephalopathy and myelopathy are common neurologic complications of a wide range of chemotherapeutic and substance abuse agents. During the last decade, there has been a significant change in the profile of white matter toxins, primarily driven by the development and usage of new chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic agents and by the continuous increase in illicit drug abuse with contaminants. Neuroimaging in the form of MR imaging forms the cornerstone in the diagnosis of these entities, many of which are reversible and amenable to rapid correction. Chronic white matter changes are also seen with these toxins with gradually progressive clinicoradiological findings.
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- Amit Agarwal
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida at Gainesville, 1600 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida at Gainesville, 1600 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.
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Champion KE, Debenham J, Teesson M, Stapinski LA, Devine E, Barrett EL, Slade T, Kelly EV, Chapman C, Smout A, Lawler S, Castellanos-Ryan N, Conrod PJ, Newton NC. Effect of a selective personality-targeted prevention program on 7-year illicit substance related outcomes: A secondary analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial. Drug Alcohol Depend 2024; 258:111266. [PMID: 38552600 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the efficacy of the selective personality-targeted PreVenture program in reducing cannabis and stimulant use over a 7-year period spanning adolescence and early adulthood. METHODS A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in 14 Australian schools. Schools were randomized to PreVenture, a brief personality-targeted selective intervention, comprising two 90-minute facilitator-led sessions delivered one week apart, or a control group (health education as usual). Only students who scored highly on one of four personality traits (anxiety sensitivity, negative thinking, impulsivity, sensation seeking) were included. Students completed online self-report questionnaires between 2012 and 2019: at baseline; post-intervention; 1-, 2-, 3-, 5.5- and 7-years post-baseline. Outcomes were past 6-months cannabis use, stimulant use (MDMA, methamphetamine or amphetamine) and cannabis-related harms. RESULTS The sample comprised 438 adolescents (Mage=13.4 years; SD=0.47) at baseline. Retention ranged from 51% to 79% over the 7-years. Compared to controls, the PreVenture group had significantly reduced odds of annual cannabis-related harms (OR=0.78, 95% CI=0.65-0.92). However, there were no significant group differences in the growth of cannabis use (OR=0.84, 95% CI=0.69-1.02) or stimulant use (OR=1.07, 95% CI=0.91-1.25) over the 7-year period. CONCLUSIONS PreVenture was effective in slowing the growth of cannabis-related harms over time, however owing to missing data over the 7-year trial, replication trials may be warranted to better understand the impact of the PreVenture intervention on cannabis and stimulant use among young Australians. Alternative implementation strategies, such as delivering the intervention in later adolescence and/or providing booster sessions, may be beneficial.
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- Katrina E Champion
- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- University of Montreal, P.O. Box 6128, Centre-ville Station, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Sainte Justine Hospital Research Centre, 3175, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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Nissilä E, Hynninen M, Jalkanen V, Kuitunen A, Bäcklund M, Inkinen O, Hästbacka J. The effectiveness of a brief intervention for intensive care unit patients with hazardous alcohol use: a randomized controlled trial. Crit Care 2024; 28:145. [PMID: 38689346 PMCID: PMC11061909 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-024-04925-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Screening for hazardous alcohol use and performing brief interventions (BIs) are recommended to reduce alcohol-related negative health consequences. We aimed to compare the effectiveness (defined as an at least 10% absolute difference) of BI with usual care in reducing alcohol intake in intensive care unit survivors with history of hazardous alcohol use. METHODS We used Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) score to assess history of alcohol use. PATIENTS Emergency admitted adult ICU patients in three Finnish university hospitals, with an AUDIT-C score > 5 (women), or > 6 (men). We randomized consenting eligible patients to receive a BI or treatment as usual (TAU). INTERVENTION BI was delivered by the time of ICU discharge or shortly thereafter in the hospital ward. CONTROLS Control patients received TAU. OUTCOME The primary outcome was self-reported alcohol consumption during the preceding week 6 and 12 months after randomization. Secondary outcomes were the change in AUDIT-C scores from baseline to 6 and 12 months, health-related quality of life, and mortality. The trial was terminated early due to slow recruitment during the pandemic. RESULTS We randomized 234 patients to receive BI (N = 117) or TAU (N = 117). At 6 months, the median alcohol intake in the BI and TAU groups were 6.5 g (interquartile range [IQR] 0-141) and 0 g (0-72), respectively (p = 0.544). At 12 months, it was 24 g (0-146) and 0 g (0-96) in the BI and TAU groups, respectively (p = 0.157). Median change in AUDIT-C from baseline to 6 months was - 1 (- 4 to 0) and 2 (- 6 to 0), (p = 0.144) in the BI and TAU groups, and to 12 months - 3 (- 5 to - 1) and - 4 (- 7 to - 1), respectively (p = 0.187). In total, 4% (n = 5) of patients in the BI group and 11% (n = 13) of patients in the TAU group were abstinent at 6 months, and 10% (n = 12) and 15% (n = 17), respectively, at 12 months. No between-groups difference in mortality emerged. CONCLUSION As underpowered, our study cannot reject or confirm the hypothesis that a single BI early after critical illness is effective in reducing the amount of alcohol consumed compared to TAU. However, a considerable number in both groups reduced their alcohol consumption. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03047577).
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- Eliisa Nissilä
- Department of Perioperative and Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Units, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Haartmaninkatu 2, PL 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Perioperative and Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Units, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Haartmaninkatu 2, PL 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Intensive Care, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing District of Pirkanmaa and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Intensive Care, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing District of Pirkanmaa and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Perioperative and Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Units, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Haartmaninkatu 2, PL 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland
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- Perioperative Services, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Wellbeing District of Southwest Finland and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Perioperative and Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Units, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Haartmaninkatu 2, PL 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Intensive Care, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing District of Pirkanmaa and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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Angeles-Valdez D, Rasgado-Toledo J, Villicaña V, Davalos-Guzman A, Almanza C, Fajardo-Valdez A, Alcala-Lozano R, Garza-Villarreal EA. The Mexican dataset of a repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation clinical trial on cocaine use disorder patients: SUDMEX TMS. Sci Data 2024; 11:408. [PMID: 38649689 PMCID: PMC11035677 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-03242-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a global health problem with severe consequences, leading to behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological disturbances. While consensus on treatments is still ongoing, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as a promising approach for medication-resistant disorders, including substance use disorders. In this context, here we present the SUDMEX-TMS, a Mexican dataset from an rTMS clinical trial involving CUD patients. This longitudinal dataset comprises 54 CUD patients (including 8 females) with data collected at five time points: baseline (T0), two weeks (T1), three months (T2), six months (T3) follow-up, and twelve months (T4) follow-up. The clinical rTMS treatment followed a double-blinded randomized clinical trial design (n = 24 sham/30 active) for 2 weeks, followed by an open-label phase. The dataset includes demographic, clinical, and cognitive measures, as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data collected at all time points, encompassing structural (T1-weighted), functional (resting-state fMRI), and multishell diffusion-weighted (DWI-HARDI) sequences. This dataset offers the opportunity to investigate the impact of rTMS on CUD participants, considering clinical, cognitive, and multimodal MRI metrics in a longitudinal framework.
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- Diego Angeles-Valdez
- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
- University of Groningen, Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, Cognitive Neuroscience Center, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience, University of Bordeaux, CNRS UMR5297, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Laboratorio de Neuromodulación, Subdirección de Investigaciones Clínicas. Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Neuromodulación, Subdirección de Investigaciones Clínicas. Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico.
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Peng J, Liang G, Li Y, Mao S, Zhang C, Wang Y, Li Z. Identification of a novel FOXO3 agonist that protects against alcohol induced liver injury. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 704:149690. [PMID: 38387326 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is a global healthcare concern which caused by excessive alcohol consumption with limited treatment options. The pathogenesis of ALD is complex and involves in hepatocyte damage, hepatic inflammation, increased gut permeability and microbiome dysbiosis. FOXO3 is a well-recognized transcription factor which associated with longevity via promoting antioxidant stress response, preventing senescence and cell death, and inhibiting inflammation. We and many others have reported that FOXO3-/- mice develop more severe liver injury in response to alcohol. In the present study, we aimed to develop compounds that activate FOXO3 and further investigate their effects in alcohol induced liver injury. Through virtual screening, we discovered series of small molecular compounds that showed high affinity to FOXO3. We confirmed effects of compounds on FOXO3 target gene expression, as well as antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects in vitro. Subsequently we evaluated the protective efficacy of compounds in alcohol induced liver injury in vivo. As a result, the leading compound we identified, 214991, activated downstream target genes expression of FOXO3, inhibited intracellular ROS accumulation and cell apoptosis induced by H2O2 and sorafenib. By using Lieber-DeCarli alcohol feeding mouse model, 214991 showed protective effects against alcohol-induced liver inflammation, macrophage and neutrophil infiltration, and steatosis. These findings not only reinforce the potential of FOXO3 as a valuable target for therapeutic intervention of ALD, but also suggested that compound 214991 as a promising candidate for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies of ALD.
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- Jinying Peng
- The Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, The Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410013, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, The Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410013, China
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- The National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410081, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410081, China; Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Plateform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410081, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, The Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410013, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, The Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410013, China
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- The National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410081, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410081, China; Peptide and Small Molecule Drug R&D Plateform, Furong Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410081, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, The Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Hunan, 410013, China.
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Zhou X, Li R, Cheng P, Wang X, Gao Q, Zhu H. Global burden of self-harm and interpersonal violence and influencing factors study 1990-2019: analysis of the global burden of disease study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1035. [PMID: 38614987 PMCID: PMC11016221 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18151-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Widespread concern exists in today's world regarding self-harm and interpersonal violence. This study to analyze the changes in temporal trends and spatial patterns of risk factors and burdens of self-harm and interpersonal violence using the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019. METHODS Temporal trends in self-harm and interpersonal violence were initially summarized using the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC). Data were compiled and visualized to delineate changes in disease burden and factors influencing self-harm and interpersonal violence from 1990 to 2019, stratified by gender, age and GBD region. RESULTS In 2019, the DALY rates of self-harm were 424.7(95% UI 383.25, 466.93). Over the period from 1999 to 2019, self-harm exhibited an overall decreasing trend, with the EAPC of -1.5351 (95% CI -1.6194, -1.4507), -2.0205 (95% CI -2.166, -1.8740) and -2.0605 (95% CI -2.2089, -1.9119), respectively. In contrast, the incidence rate of interpersonal violence was significantly higher than self-harm, with a rate of 413.44 (95% UI 329.88, 502.37) per 100,000 population. Mortality and DALYs of interpersonal violence were lower than those of self-harm, at 5.22 (95% UI 4.87, 5.63) and 342.43 (95% UI 316.61, 371.55). Disease burden of self-harm and interpersonal violence varied by gender, age groups and region. Specific risk factors showed that alcohol use, high temperature and drug use were the main risk factors for self-harm, while alcohol use, intimate partner violence and high temperature were associated with interpersonal violence. Low temperature was a common protective factor for both self-harm and interpersonal violence. The burden of self-harm and interpersonal violence was attributed to different factors influences in different SDI regions. CONCLUSIONS The study explored temporal trends and spatial distribution of the global disease burden of self-harm and interpersonal violence, emphasizing the significant impact of factors such as alcohol use, temperature, and drug use on disease burden. Further research and policy actions are needed to interpret recent changes of disease burden of self-harm and interpersonal violence, and dedicated efforts should be implemented to devise evidence-based interventions and policies to curtail risk factors and protect high-risk groups.
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- Xiaoding Zhou
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory for Gene-Environment and Reproductive Health, Laboratory for Clinical Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- Laboratory for Gene-Environment and Reproductive Health, Laboratory for Clinical Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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El Malki H, Moutawakkil SG, El-Ammari A, Ragala MEA, El Hilaly J, El Gnaoui S, El Houari F, El Rhazi K, Zarrouq B. Psychometric properties of the cannabis abuse screening test (CAST) in a sample of Moroccans with cannabis use. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2024; 19:24. [PMID: 38570799 PMCID: PMC10988931 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-024-00459-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST) is a widely used screening tool for identifying patterns of cannabis use that have negative health or social consequences for both the user and others involved. This brief screening instrument has been translated into multiple languages, and several studies examining its psychometric properties have been published. However, studies on the factorial validity and psychometric properties of a Moroccan version of the CAST are not yet available. The objective of this study is to validate the CAST, translated, and adapted to the Moroccan Arabic dialect among persons with cannabis use. METHODS A total of 370 participants from an addictology center in Fez City, were selected over two phases to form the study sample. First, in phase I, exploratory factor analysis was employed to evaluate the factor structure in the pilot sample (n1 = 150). Subsequently, in the second phase (Phase II), confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to confirm this structure in the validation sample (n2 = 220). All statistical analyses were carried out using the R program. RESULTS The CFA unveiled a three-factor structure that showed a good overall fit (χ2/df = 2.23, RMSEA = 0.07, SRMR = 0.02, CFI = 0.99, NFI = 0.98) and satisfactory local parameters (standardized factor loadings between 0.72 and 0.88). The model demonstrates satisfactory reliability and convergent validity, as evidenced by the acceptable values of composite reliability (CR) (0.76-0.88) and average variance extracted (AVE) (0.62-0.78), respectively. The square roots of the AVE exceeded the correlations of the factor pairs, and the heterotrait-monotrait (HTMT) ratio of the correlation values was below 0.85, indicating acceptable discriminant validity. CONCLUSION The reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity tests all demonstrated that the Moroccan version of the CAST performed well and can be considered a valid tool for screening of problematic cannabis use.
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- Hicham El Malki
- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
- Department of Biology-Geology, Teachers Training College (Ecole Normale Superieure), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- R.N.E Laboratory, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Taza, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
- Laboratory of Pedagogical and Didactic Engineering of Sciences and Mathematics, Regional Center of Education and Training (CRMEF), Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
- Department of Biology-Geology, Teachers Training College (Ecole Normale Superieure), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
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Hu B, Feng J, Wang Y, Hou L, Fan Y. Transnational inequities in cardiovascular diseases from 1990 to 2019: exploration based on the global burden of disease study 2019. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1322574. [PMID: 38633238 PMCID: PMC11021694 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1322574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background To describe the burden and examine transnational inequities in overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ten specific CVDs across different levels of societal development. Methods Estimates of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for each disease and their 95% uncertainty intervals (UI) were extracted from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD). Inequalities in the distribution of CVD burdens were quantified using two standard metrics recommended absolute and relative inequalities by the World Health Organization (WHO), including the Slope Index of Inequality (SII) and the relative concentration Index. Results Between 1990 and 2019, for overall CVD, the Slope Index of Inequality changed from 3760.40 (95% CI: 3758.26 to 3756.53) in 1990 to 3400.38 (95% CI: 3398.64 to 3402.13) in 2019. For ischemic heart disease, it shifted from 2833.18 (95% CI: 2831.67 to 2834.69) in 1990 to 1560.28 (95% CI: 1559.07 to 1561.48) in 2019. Regarding hypertensive heart disease, the figures changed from-82.07 (95% CI: -82.56 to-81.59) in 1990 to 108.99 (95% CI: 108.57 to 109.40) in 2019. Regarding cardiomyopathy and myocarditis, the data evolved from 273.05 (95% CI: 272.62 to 273.47) in 1990 to 250.76 (95% CI: 250.42 to 251.09) in 2019. Concerning aortic aneurysm, the index transitioned from 104.91 (95% CI: 104.65 to 105.17) in 1990 to 91.14 (95% CI: 90.94 to 91.35) in 2019. Pertaining to endocarditis, the figures shifted from-4.50 (95% CI: -4.64 to-4.36) in 1990 to 16.00 (95% CI: 15.88 to 16.12) in 2019. As for rheumatic heart disease, the data transitioned from-345.95 (95% CI: -346.47 to-345.42) in 1990 to-204.34 (95% CI: -204.67 to-204.01) in 2019. Moreover, the relative concentration Index for overall CVD and each specific type also varied from 1990 to 2019. Conclusion There's significant heterogeneity in transnational health inequality for ten specific CVDs. Countries with higher levels of societal development may bear a relatively higher CVD burden except for rheumatic heart disease, with the extent of inequality changing over time.
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- Ben Hu
- Department of Cardiology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- The Fifth Clinical Medical School of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- The Fifth Clinical Medical School of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Liu W, Wang Z, Wang W, Wang Z, Xing Y, Hölscher C. Liraglutide Reduces Alcohol Consumption, Anxiety, Memory Impairment, and Synapse Loss in Alcohol Dependent Mice. Neurochem Res 2024; 49:1061-1075. [PMID: 38267691 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-04093-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogues have been commercialized for the management of type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have underscored GLP-1's role as a modulator of alcohol-related behavior. However, the role of the GLP-1 analogue liraglutide on alcohol-withdrawal responses have not been fully elucidated. Liraglutide binds to the G-protein-coupled receptor and activates an adenylyl cyclase and the associated classic growth factor signaling pathway, which acts growth factor-like and neuroprotective properties. The underlying neurobiological mechanisms of liraglutide on alcohol withdrawal remains unknown. This study endeavored to explore the effects of liraglutide on the emotion and memory ability of alcohol-withdrawal mice, and synaptic morphology in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and the hippocampus (HP), and thus affects the relapse-like drinking of alcohol-withdrawal mice. The alcohol-withdrawal group was reintroduced to a 20% v/v alcohol and water through the two-bottle choice for four consecutive days, a period referred to as alcohol re-drinking. Male C57BL/6J mice were exposed to a regimen of 20% alcohol and water for a duration of 6 weeks. This regimen established the two-bottle choice model of alcohol exposure. Learning capabilities, memory proficiency, and anxiety-like behavior were evaluated using the Morris water maze, open field, and elevated plus maze paradigms. Furthermore, synaptic morphology and the levels of synaptic transport-related proteins were assessed via Golgi staining and Western Blot analysis after a two-week alcohol deprivation period. Alcohol re-drinking of alcohol-withdrawal mice was also evaluated using a two-bottle choice paradigm. Our findings indicate that liraglutide can substantially decrease alcohol consumption and preference (p < 0.05) in the alcohol group and enhance learning and memory performance (p < 0.01), as well as alleviate anxiety-like behavior (p < 0.01) of alcohol-withdrawal mice. Alcohol consumption led to a reduction in dendritic spine density in the mPFC and HP, which was restored to normal levels by liraglutide (p < 0.001). Furthermore, liraglutide was found to augment the levels of synaptic transport-related proteins in mice subjected to alcohol withdrawal (p < 0.01). The study findings corroborate that liraglutide has the potential to mitigate alcohol consumption and ameliorate the memory impairments and anxiety induced by alcohol withdrawal. The therapeutic efficacy of liraglutide might be attributed to its role in counteracting synapse loss in the mPFC and HP regions and thus prevented relapse-like drinking in alcohol-withdrawal mice.
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- Weizhen Liu
- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Sciences of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Sciences of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Sciences of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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- Henan Academy of Innovation in Medical Science, XinZheng, 451100, Henan, China.
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Neddermann-Carrillo S, Abidi L, Gea A, Bes-Rastrollo M, de la Fuente-Arrillaga C, Lahortiga-Ramos F, Martínez-González MÁ, Pardavila-Belio MI, Ruiz-Canela M. Tobacco and alcohol co-use: Lifestyle and sociodemographic factors, and personality aspects as potential predictors in the "Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra" cohort. Res Nurs Health 2024; 47:251-265. [PMID: 38217468 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Tobacco and alcohol co-use are two major lifestyle modifiable risk factors. Understanding the determinants of both behaviors helps to develop interventions to prevent these exposures. However, previous studies have focused on predictors of individual tobacco or alcohol use. This study aims to explore the potential predictors of tobacco and alcohol co-use among Spanish university graduates from the "Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra" (SUN) cohort study. A total of 7175 participants who were co-users of tobacco and alcohol were selected for this cross-sectional analysis. Their mean age was 39.1 years (12.04 SD) and 57.3% were women. Univariate regression models were used to select the potential predictors of tobacco and alcohol co-use, and the areas under the ROC curves (AUC) were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to create a predictive model. Baseline potential predictors included sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, and perceived personality aspects. In the multivariable model, the main significant potential predictors of tobacco and alcohol co-use were driving under the influence of alcohol (odds ratio [OR] = 1.65 [1.43-1.90]), drinking 1-2 cups of coffee daily (OR = 1.50 [1.24-1.84]), drinking three or more cups of coffee daily (OR = 1.61 [1.35-1.91]), and doing more physical activity than recommended (OR = 1.18 [1.02-1.34]) when compared with the reference group. Conversely, those who were married (OR = 0.87 [0.75-0.99], ate at home 7 days a week (OR = 0.69 [0.60-0.80]), or had a high perceived level of competitiveness (OR = 0.83 [0.72-0.95]) had a lower risk of co-use (AUC 0.61 [confidence interval 95% 0.59-0.63]), compared to the reference group. These results could be used by healthcare professionals, especially nurses, to effectively assess patients at higher risk of tobacco and alcohol co-use. [Correction added on 16 February 2024, after first online publication: The abstract section has been revised to provide more clarity in this version.].
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- Sofía Neddermann-Carrillo
- Department of Community Nursing and Maternal & Child Health Care, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psycology, University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Community Nursing and Maternal & Child Health Care, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
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- IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Hunt A, Merola GP, Carpenter T, Jaeggi AV. Evolutionary perspectives on substance and behavioural addictions: Distinct and shared pathways to understanding, prediction and prevention. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2024; 159:105603. [PMID: 38402919 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Addiction poses significant social, health, and criminal issues. Its moderate heritability and early-life impact, affecting reproductive success, poses an evolutionary paradox: why are humans predisposed to addictive behaviours? This paper reviews biological and psychological mechanisms of substance and behavioural addictions, exploring evolutionary explanations for the origin and function of relevant systems. Ancestrally, addiction-related systems promoted fitness through reward-seeking, and possibly self-medication. Today, psychoactive substances disrupt these systems, leading individuals to neglect essential life goals for immediate satisfaction. Behavioural addictions (e.g. video games, social media) often emulate ancestrally beneficial behaviours, making them appealing yet often irrelevant to contemporary success. Evolutionary insights have implications for how addiction is criminalised and stigmatised, propose novel avenues for interventions, anticipate new sources of addiction from emerging technologies such as AI. The emerging potential of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists targeting obesity suggest the satiation system may be a natural counter to overactivation of the reward system.
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- Adam Hunt
- Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
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- College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Froude AM, Fawcett EJ, Coles A, Drakes DH, Harris N, Fawcett JM. The prevalence of cannabis use disorder in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A clinical epidemiological meta-analysis. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 172:391-401. [PMID: 38452637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.02.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Studies have shown that individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) pose an increased risk for developing substance use disorders. Increased cannabis product accessibility and recent legislative changes have led to increased cannabis consumption, thereby increasing the risk of cannabis use disorder (CUD). The present meta-analysis explored the lifetime and current prevalence of CUD in ADHD. A systematic review was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, PsycINFO and Web of Science. A total of 14 articles were included and used to estimate the aggregate lifetime and current prevalence of CUD in ADHD alongside risk ratios comparing increased risk of CUD in ADHD versus control samples. Mixed and random-effects models indicated that lifetime and current prevalence rates of CUD in ADHD populations were 26.9% and 19.2%, respectively (although prediction intervals ranged from 12.4% to 48.8% and 5.5%-39.1%, respectively). Analysis of the risk ratios indicated that those with ADHD were at 2.85- and 2.91-times greater risk of a lifetime or current diagnosis of CUD, respectively, than those in the general population. Our findings support the need for additional research on the prevalence of CUD in those with ADHD, as well as the inclusion of CUD screening in the treatment of ADHD.
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- Anna M Froude
- Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
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- Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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Muehlhan M, Spindler C, Nowaczynski S, Buchner C, Fascher M, Trautmann S. Where alcohol use disorder meets interoception: A meta-analytic view on structural and functional neuroimaging data. J Neurochem 2024. [PMID: 38528368 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.16104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has been associated with changes in the processing of internal body signals, known as interoception. Changes in brain structure, particularly in the insula, are thought to underlie impaired interoception. As studies specifically investigating this association are largely lacking, this analysis takes an approach that compares meta-analytic results on interoception with recently published meta-analytic results on gray matter reduction in AUD. A systematic literature search identified 25 eligible interoception studies. Activation likelihood estimation (ALE) was used to test for spatial convergence of study results. Overlap between interoception and AUD clusters was tested using conjunction analysis. Meta-analytic connectivity modeling (MACM) and resting-state functional connectivity were used to identify the functional network of interoception and to test where this network overlapped with AUD meta-analytic clusters. The results were characterized using behavioral domain analysis. The interoception ALE identified a cluster in the left middle insula. There was no overlap with clusters of reduced gray matter in AUD. MACM analysis of the interoception cluster revealed a large network located in the insulae, thalami, basal nuclei, cingulate and medial frontal cortices, and pre- and postcentral gyri. Resting state analysis confirmed this result, showing the strongest connections to nodes of the salience- and somatomotor network. Five of the eight clusters that showed a structural reduction in AUD were located within these networks. The behavioral profiles of these clusters were suggestive of higher-level processes such as salience control, somatomotor functions, and skin sensations. The results suggest an altered salience mapping of interoceptive signals in AUD, consistent with current models. Connections to the somatomotor network may be related to action control and integration of skin sensations. Mindfulness-based interventions, pleasurable touch, and (deep) transcranial magnetic stimulation may be targeted interventions that reduce interoceptive deficits in AUD and thus contribute to drug use reduction and relapse prevention.
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- Markus Muehlhan
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- ICAN Institute of Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- ICAN Institute of Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Addiction Medicine, Carl-Friedrich-Flemming-Clinic, Helios Medical Center Schwerin, Schwerin, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- ICAN Institute of Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- ICPP Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Hall W, Manthey J, Stjepanović D. Cannabis use and cannabis use disorders and their treatment in the Europe. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024:10.1007/s00406-024-01776-1. [PMID: 38489067 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-024-01776-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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This paper introduces the special issue on cannabis use in Europe. It describes data on the prevalence of cannabis use in Europe and the more limited data on the prevalence of cannabis use disorders, one of the most common forms of drug problem treated in many countries in Europe. It summarises what research has indicated about the adverse effects of acute and chronic cannabis use and discusses potential health system responses that may reduce some of these harms. These include public education about the risks of cannabis use; screening and brief interventions in primary medical settings; and specialist treatment for cannabis use disorders. It briefly indicates the special issues that may need to be addressed in dealing with the high rates of comorbidity between cannabis use disorders, other types of drug use disorders, and common mental disorders.
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- Wayne Hall
- The National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia.
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- The National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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McNamara KA, Murnion B, Fotheringham P, Terplan M, Lintzeris N, Oei JL, Bond DM, Nassar N, Black KI. Interconnections between unintended pregnancy, alcohol and other drug use, and pregnancy, birth, infant, childhood and socioeconomic outcomes: a scoping review. BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2024:bmjsrh-2023-202140. [PMID: 38471787 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2023-202140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Unintended pregnancy (UIP) and substance use disorder share underlying root causes with similar impacts for women and their offspring in pregnancy, birth and beyond. Furthermore, intoxication with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) increases the risk of UIP. OBJECTIVES To assess the available evidence on associations between UIP and health, social and economic outcomes, in women who use AOD. SEARCH STRATEGY The review utilised the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Reviews and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) reporting guidelines. The search was conducted across multiple databases, including Scopus and Medline, and limited to studies published between January 2000 to June 2023. SELECTION CRITERIA Studies reporting on interactions between AOD use and UIP, and pregnancy, birth, infant, childhood, social or economic outcomes. All patterns and types of AOD use, except isolated use of tobacco, were included. Studies were available in English and conducted in high-income countries. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Selected articles were reviewed, and data collected by two independent reviewers using a standardised data extraction sheet. Findings were summarised and reported descriptively. MAIN RESULTS A total of 2536 titles and abstracts were screened, 97 full texts were reviewed, and three studies were selected for inclusion in the scoping review. There was heterogeneity in types and patterns of AOD use, differences in study design and tools to assess pregnancy intention, and each focused on disparate outcomes. No study assessed or reported on birth outcomes. CONCLUSION There is a paucity of data examining the intersection between AOD use and UIP and further research is needed.
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- Kelly A McNamara
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- MotherSafe Counselling Service, The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- Friends Research Institute Inc, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Newborn Care, The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Child Population and Translational Health Research, Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ardinger CE, Lapish CC, Linsenbardt DN. Repeated Binge Alcohol Drinking Leads to Reductions in Corticostriatal Theta Coherence in Female but not Male Mice. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.03.07.581791. [PMID: 38496601 PMCID: PMC10942409 DOI: 10.1101/2024.03.07.581791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Decreased functional connectivity between the striatum and frontal cortex is observed in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD), and predicts the probability of relapse in abstinent individuals with AUD. To further our understanding of how repeated alcohol (ethanol; EtOH) consumption impacts the corticostriatal circuit, extracellular electrophysiological recordings (local field potentials; LFPs) were gathered from the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and prefrontal cortex (PFC) of C57BL/6J mice voluntarily consuming EtOH or water using a 'drinking-in-the-dark' (DID) procedure. Following a three-day acclimation period wherein only water access was provided during DID, mice were given 15 consecutive days of access to EtOH. Each session consisted of a 30-minute baseline period where water was available and was followed immediately by a 2-hour period where sippers containing water were replaced with new sippers containing either unsweetened 20% (v/v) EtOH (days 4-18; DID) or water (days 1-3; acclimation). Our analyses focused primarily on theta coherence during bouts of drinking, as differences in this band are associated with several behavioral markers of AUD. Both sexes displayed decreases in theta coherence during the first day of binge EtOH consumption. However, only females displayed further decreases in theta coherence on the 14th day of EtOH access. No differences in theta coherence were observed between the first and final bout on any EtOH drinking days. These results provide additional support for decreases in the functional coupling of corticostriatal circuits as a consequence of alcohol consumption and suggests that female mice are uniquely vulnerable to these effects following repeated EtOH drinking.
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- Cherish E Ardinger
- Addiction Neuroscience, Department of Psychology and Indiana Alcohol Research Center, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
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- Addiction Neuroscience, Department of Psychology and Indiana Alcohol Research Center, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
- Indiana University School of Medicine Stark Neuroscience Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
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- Department of Neurosciences School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131
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Tadesse AW, Dachew BA, Ayano G, Betts K, Alati R. Prenatal cannabis use and the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 171:142-151. [PMID: 38281464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND It is plausible that exposure to cannabis in-utero could be associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during childhood and adolescence; however, mixed results have been reported. This study investigated whether there is an association between prenatal cannabis use and ADHD symptoms and ASD in offspring using a systematic review and meta-analysis methodology. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, Psych-Info, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies. The study protocol has been preregistered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42022345001), and the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS) was used to assess the methodological quality of included studies. An inverse variance weighted random effect meta-analysis was conducted to pool the overall effect estimates from the included studies. RESULTS Fourteen primary studies, consisting of ten on ADHD and four on ASD, with a total of 203,783 participants, were included in this study. Our meta-analysis underscores an increased risk of ADHD symptoms and/or disorder [β = 0.39: 95 % CI (0.20-0.58), I2 = 66.85 %, P = 0.001)] and ASD [RR = 1.30: 95 % CI (1.03-1.64), I2 = 45.5 %, P = 0.14] associated with in-utero cannabis exposure in offspring compared to their non-exposed counterparts. Additionally, our stratified analysis highlighted an elevated risk of ADHD symptoms [β = 0.54: 95 % CI (0.26-0.82)] and a marginally significant increase in the risk of diagnostic ADHD among exposed offspring compared to non-exposed counterparts [RR = 1.13, 95 % CI (1.01, 1.26)]. CONCLUSION This study indicated that maternal prenatal cannabis exposure is associated with a higher risk of ADHD symptoms and ASD in offspring.
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- Abay Woday Tadesse
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, 132, Semera, Ethiopia.
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia; Institute for Social Sciences Research, The University of Queensland, 80 Meier's Rd, Indooroopilly, QLD, 4068, Australia
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Radó MK, Kisfalusi D, Laverty AA, van Lenthe FJ, Been JV, Takács K. Socio-economic inequalities in smoking and drinking in adolescence: Assessment of social network dynamics. Addiction 2024; 119:488-498. [PMID: 37994195 DOI: 10.1111/add.16384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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AIMS We investigated whether (1) adolescents selected friends with a similar socio-economic status (SES), (2) smoking and alcohol consumption spread in networks and (3) the exclusion of non-smokers or non-drinkers differed between SES groups. DESIGN This was a longitudinal study using stochastic actor-oriented models to analyze complete social network data over three waves. SETTING Eight Hungarian secondary schools with socio-economically diverse classes took part. PARTICIPANTS This study comprised 232 adolescents aged between 14 and 15 years in the first wave. MEASUREMENTS Self-reported smoking behavior, alcohol consumption behavior and friendship ties were measured. SES was measured based upon entitlement to an income-tested regular child protection benefit. FINDINGS Non-low-SES adolescents were most likely to form friendships with peers from their own SES group [odds ratio (OR) = 1.07, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02-1.11]. Adolescents adjusted their smoking behavior (OR = 24.05, 95% CI = 1.27-454.86) but not their alcohol consumption (OR = 1.65, 95% CI = 0.62-4.39) to follow the behavior of their friends. Smokers did not differ from non-smokers in the likelihood of receiving a friendship nomination (OR = 0.98, 95% CI = 0.87-1.10), regardless of their SES. Alcohol consumers received significantly more friendship nominations than non-consumers (OR = 1.16, 95% CI = 1.01-1.33), but this association was not significantly different according to SES. CONCLUSIONS Hungarian adolescents appear to prefer friendships within their own socio-economic status group, and smoking and alcohol consumption spread within those friendship networks. Socio-economic groups do not differ in the extent to which they encourage smoking or alcohol consumption.
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- Márta K Radó
- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
- Institute for Analytical Sociology, Department of Management and Engineering, Linköping University, Norrköping, Sweden
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- HUN-REN Centre for Social Sciences, Computational Social Science-Research Center for Educational and Network Studies (CSS - RECENS), Budapest, Hungary
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- Public Health Policy Evaluation Unit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute for Analytical Sociology, Department of Management and Engineering, Linköping University, Norrköping, Sweden
- HUN-REN Centre for Social Sciences, Computational Social Science-Research Center for Educational and Network Studies (CSS - RECENS), Budapest, Hungary
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Huang MC, Tu HY, Chung RH, Kuo HW, Liu TH, Chen CH, Mochly-Rosen D, Liu YL. Changes of neurofilament light chain in patients with alcohol dependence following withdrawal and the genetic effect from ALDH2 Polymorphism. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024; 274:423-432. [PMID: 37314537 PMCID: PMC10719424 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-023-01635-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Neurofilament light chain (NFL), as a measure of neuroaxonal injury, has recently gained attention in alcohol dependence (AD). Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is the major enzyme which metabolizes the alcohol breakdown product acetaldehyde. An ALDH2 single nucleotide polymorphism (rs671) is associated with less ALDH2 enzyme activity and increased neurotoxicity. We examined the blood NFL levels in 147 patients with AD and 114 healthy controls using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and genotyped rs671. We also followed NFL level, alcohol craving and psychological symptoms in patients with AD after 1 and 2 weeks of detoxification. We found the baseline NFL level was significantly higher in patients with AD than in controls (mean ± SD: 264.2 ± 261.8 vs. 72.1 ± 35.6 pg/mL, p < 0.001). The receiver operating characteristic curve revealed that NFL concentration could discriminate patients with AD from controls (area under the curve: 0.85; p < 0.001). The NFL levels were significantly reduced following 1 and 2 weeks of detoxification, with the extent of reduction correlated with the improvement of craving, depression, and anxiety (p < 0.001). Carriers with the rs671 GA genotype, which is associated with less ALDH2 activity, had higher NLF levels either at baseline or after detoxification compared with GG carriers. In conclusion, plasma NFL level was increased in patients with AD and reduced after early abstinence. Reduction in NFL level corroborated well with the improvement of clinical symptoms. The ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism may play a role in modulating the extent of neuroaxonal injury and its recovery.
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- Ming-Chyi Huang
- Department of Addiction Sciences, Taipei City Psychiatric Center, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Addiction Sciences, Taipei City Psychiatric Center, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Systems Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Systems Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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