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Somerville E, Blenden G, Kretzer D, Holden B, Bollinger RM, Krauss MJ, Haxton M, Martin N, Carter A, Stark SL. Differences in Daily Activity Performance Between Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Home Among Stroke Survivors. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2024; 38:403-412. [PMID: 38602200 DOI: 10.1177/15459683241246266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stroke survivors are one of the largest consumer groups of rehabilitation services. Despite improvement in daily activities while in inpatient rehabilitation, many have difficulty performing daily activities at home after discharge. The difference in performance between a standard clinical context and at home is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE To better understand differences in activity performance during transition from inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) to home, we examined daily activity performance scores from 2 different environments (IRF and home) at the same time point (discharge). METHODS This was a cross-sectional analysis using baseline data from a randomized controlled trial. Participants were stroke survivors aged ≥50 who planned to discharge home from the IRF. The Functional Independence Measure and Section GG codes (both converted to International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health scores) were conducted per protocol first at home and then in the IRF at discharge (≤3 days apart, order not randomized). RESULTS Among 57 participants, activity scores at home were significantly worse than scores at IRF discharge. Over 40% of participants had discharge scores indicating no-to-mild impairment for shower/tub transfer, walking, and going up/down stairs, while home visit scores indicated moderate-to-complete impairment for those activities. The greatest differences in scores were for shower/tub transfer (median difference 1.5, 95% CI 1.00-2.00) and going up/down stairs (median difference 1.50, 95% CI 1.00-2.00). CONCLUSION The environment plays an important role in stroke survivors' functioning at home. Future studies should further examine how the environment impacts activity performance upon returning home following stroke.
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- Emily Somerville
- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Bollinger RM, Chen SW, Krauss MJ, Keleman AA, Kehrer-Dunlap A, Kaesler M, Ances BM, Stark SL. The Association between Postural Sway and Preclinical Alzheimer Disease among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2024:glae091. [PMID: 38554257 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glae091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND It is unknown whether older adults with preclinical Alzheimer disease (AD) experience changes in postural sway compared to those without preclinical AD. The purpose of this study was to understand the effect of dual tasking on standing balance, or postural sway, for people with and without preclinical AD. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a longitudinal cohort study. Participants were cognitively normal older adults with and without preclinical AD. Postural sway (path length) was tested using a force plate under standard and dual task balance conditions. Dual task cost (DTC) was calculated to examine performance change in balance conditions. Logistic regression models were used to predict preclinical AD status as a function of DTC. RESULTS 203 participants (65 preclinical AD+) were included. DTC for path length was significantly greater for participants with preclinical AD (DTC path length mean difference 19.8, 95% CI 2.6 to 37.0, t(201)=2.29, p=0.024). Greater DTC was significantly associated with increased odds of having preclinical AD (adjusted odds ratio for a 20-unit increase in DTC 1.16, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.32). CONCLUSIONS Older adults with preclinical AD are more likely to demonstrate significantly greater DTC in postural sway than those without preclinical AD. Dual tasking should be integrated into balance and fall risk assessments and may inform early detection of preclinical AD.
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- Rebecca M Bollinger
- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Krauss MJ, Somerville E, Bollinger RM, Chen SW, Kehrer-Dunlap AL, Haxton M, Yan Y, Stark SL. Removing home hazards for older adults living in affordable housing: A stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2024; 72:670-681. [PMID: 38103187 PMCID: PMC10947940 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Falls are the leading cause of injury, disability, premature institutionalization, and injury-related mortality among older adults. Home hazard removal can effectively reduce falls in this population but is not implemented as standard practice. This study translated an evidence-based home hazard removal program (HARP) for delivery in low-income senior apartments to test whether the intervention would work in the "real world." METHODS From May 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020, a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial was used to implement the evidence-based HARP among residents with high fall risk in 11 low-income senior apartment buildings. Five clusters of buildings were randomly assigned an intervention allocation sequence. Three-level negative-binomial models (repeated measures nested within individuals, individuals nested within buildings) were used to compare fall rates between treatment and control conditions (excluding a crossover period), controlling for demographic characteristics, fall risk, and time period. RESULTS Among 656 residents, 548 agreed to screening, 435 were eligible (high fall risk), and 291 agreed to participate and received HARP. Participants were, on average, 72 years, 67% female, and 76% Black. Approximately 95.4% of fall prevention strategies and modifications implemented were still used 3 months later. The fall rate (per 1000 participant-days) was 4.87 during the control period and 4.31 during the posttreatment period. After adjusting for covariates and secular trend, there was no significant difference in fall rate (incidence rate ratio [IRR] 0.97, 95% CI 0.66-1.42). After excluding data collected during a hiatus in the intervention due to COVID-19, the reduction in fall rate was not significant (IRR 0.93, 95% CI 0.62-1.40). CONCLUSIONS Although HARP did not significantly reduce the rate of falls, this pragmatic study showed that the program was feasible to deliver in low-income senior housing and was acceptable among residents. There was effective collaboration between researchers and community agency staff.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Thayer SM, Faramarzi P, Krauss MJ, Snider E, Kelly JC, Carter EB, Frolova AI, Odibo AO, Raghuraman N. Heterogeneity in management of category II fetal tracings: data from a multihospital healthcare system. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:101001. [PMID: 37146688 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Electronic fetal monitoring is widely used to identify and intervene in suspected fetal hypoxia and/or acidemia. Category II fetal heart rate tracings are the most common class of fetal monitoring in labor, and intrauterine resuscitation is recommended given the association of category II fetal heart rate tracings with fetal acidemia. However, limited published data are available to guide intrauterine resuscitation technique selection, leading to heterogeneity in the response to category II fetal heart rate tracings. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to characterize approaches to intrauterine resuscitation in response to category II fetal heart rate tracings. STUDY DESIGN This was a survey study administered to labor unit nurses and delivering clinicians (physicians and midwives) across 7 hospitals in a Midwestern healthcare system spanning 2 states. The survey posed 3 category II fetal heart rate tracing scenarios (recurrent late decelerations, minimal variability, and recurrent variable decelerations) and asked participants to select first- and second-line intrauterine resuscitation management strategies. The participants were asked to quantify the level of influence certain factors have on their choice using a scale from 1 to 5. Intrauterine resuscitation strategy selection was compared by clinical role and hospital type (nurses vs delivering clinicians and university-affiliated hospital vs non-university-affiliated hospital). RESULTS Of 610 providers invited to take the survey, 163 participated (response rate of 27%): 37% of participants from university-affiliated hospitals, 62% of nurses, and 37% of physicians. Maternal repositioning was the most selected first-line strategy, regardless of the type of category II fetal heart rate tracing. First-line management varied by clinical role and hospital affiliation for each fetal heart rate tracing scenario, particularly for minimal variability, which was associated with the most heterogeneity in the first-line approach. Previous experience and recommendations from professional societies were the most influential factors in intrauterine resuscitation selection overall. Of note, 16.5% of participants reported that published evidence did not influence their choice at all. Participants from a university-affiliated hospital were more likely than participants from a non-university-affiliated hospital to consider patient preference when selecting an intrauterine resuscitation technique. Nurses and delivering clinicians differed significantly in the rationale for management choices: nurses were more often influenced by advice from other healthcare providers on the team (P<.001), whereas delivering clinicians were more influenced by literature (P=.02) and ease of technique (P=.02). CONCLUSION There was significant heterogeneity in the management of category II fetal heart rate tracing. In addition, motivations for choice in intrauterine resuscitation technique varied by hospital type and clinical role. These factors should be considered when creating fetal monitoring and intrauterine resuscitation protocols.
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- Sydney M Thayer
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman).
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman)
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- Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Mses Krauss and Snider)
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- Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Mses Krauss and Snider)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (Dr Thayer, Ms Faramarzi, and Drs Kelly, Carter, Frolova, Odibo, and Raghuraman)
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Kohl PL, Krauss MJ, King C, Cheng SY, Fowler P, Goodwin DN, Tillis CD, Sullivan H, Sorg A, Mueller NB. The impact of responsible fatherhood programs on parenting, psychological well-being, and financial outcomes: A randomized controlled trial. Fam Process 2022; 61:1097-1115. [PMID: 34988991 DOI: 10.1111/famp.12752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The objective of this study was to examine differences in parenting, psychological well-being, and economic outcomes between fathers receiving two different programs offered by Fathers & Families Support Center for economically disadvantaged fathers: (a) Family Formation (FF), a 6-week/240-h program focused on economic stability/mobility, responsible fatherhood, and healthy relationships, with case management and legal services; (b) Economic Stability (ES), a 4-week/80-h program focused only on economic stability with limited case management and legal services. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare fathers in FF (n = 350) vs. ES (n = 342). Surveys were administered at enrollment and 3- and 12-months postintervention. Linear and generalized linear mixed models were used to assess changes in program outcomes over time and across study groups. Four hundred and eighty-two fathers responded to either follow-up survey (251 FF, 231 ES). Nearly all (98%) were non-white (93% Black, 5% other/mixed race) and were on average 34 years old. Approximately 46% attended ≥75% of program sessions (FF 48% vs. ES 44%). Both FF and ES groups experienced improvements in parenting, psychological well-being, and financial outcomes after the programs, but changes in outcomes over time did not differ significantly by program. The lack of difference in outcomes between fathers in FF and ES groups could be due to a similar core focus on employment-related curriculum for both groups. Gaining financial stability could have contributed to positive improvements in other fatherhood domains. Implications for future research and practice are discussed herein.
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- Patricia L Kohl
- Brown School Evaluation Center at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Brown School Evaluation Center at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Brown School Evaluation Center at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Brown School Evaluation Center at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Fathers and Families Support Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Brown School Evaluation Center at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Brown School Evaluation Center at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Costello SJ, Ramsey AT, Petkas D, Gunderson S, Bierut LJ, Marsch LA. Delivering information about medication assisted treatment to individuals who misuse opioids through a mobile app: a pilot study. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021; 42:149-154. [PMID: 30445639 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital therapeutic tools (e.g. mobile applications) can be accessible, low-cost interventions that counter misconceptions about medication assisted treatment (MAT) and/or improve deficits in MAT knowledge that are common barriers to treatment entry among individuals with opioid dependence. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the preliminary effectiveness of a mobile application, 'uMAT-R', that includes health information about OUD recovery supported by science and MAT benefits. METHODS Twenty-six adult participants with OUD recruited via social media completed all modules and pre/post-assessments within uMAT-R. McNemar's test was used to compare interest in treatment before and after completing the app, and paired t tests were used to compare MAT attitude scores before and after completing the modules within uMAT-R. RESULTS Before viewing uMAT-R, 32% agreed/strongly agreed that they were interested in starting treatment to recover from opioid misuse, compared to 48% after completing uMAT-R. The average scores on the MAT attitudes scale and its Aid to Behavior Change subscale improved from before to after viewing uMAT-R. Among the participants, 88% felt that uMAT-R would be useful to consult when making decisions about recovery. CONCLUSIONS Our encouraging pilot findings support the use of uMAT-R to help address the current opioid epidemic.
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- Patricia A Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- iTether Technologies, 1300 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ,USA
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- iTether Technologies, 1300 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ,USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg P, Xu C, Krauss MJ, Min C, Winograd R, Grucza R, Bierut LJ. Understanding barriers to treatment among individuals not engaged in treatment who misuse opioids: A structural equation modeling approach. Subst Abus 2021; 42:842-850. [PMID: 33617738 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1876199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background: Many individuals misusing opioids do not enter into treatment. The question of who enters into treatment for their opioid abuse and under what circumstances is complex and shaped by multiple factors. The objective of the current study is to explore the risk factors for wide-ranging and numerous barriers to treatment among social media users. Method: Opioid-related forums within a popular social media platform were used to recruit non-treatment engaged individuals (≥15 years) who had misused opioids in the past month (n = 144; 66% male; median age 28). Four treatment barrier factors were identified utilizing principle component analysis: (1) stigma, (2) awareness, (3) attitudinal, and (4) denial. A structural equation model (SEM) was then created to explore the risk factors for different types of barriers to OUD treatment. Results: The most common barriers among participants not engaged in treatment for their opioid misuse were the belief that one should be able to help themselves with their condition (66%), treatment was too expensive (63%), and worries about being labeled or judged (57%). Additionally, SEM results demonstrate stigma barriers, awareness, and attitudinal barriers were associated with mental health comorbidities, opioid abuse and dependence severity, and treatment history. Denial barriers, however, were only associated with treatment history, and structural/financial barriers were only associated with opioid abuse and dependence severity. Conclusions: Our research findings are relevant for underscoring the wide-ranging and numerous barriers to treatment faced by individuals misusing opioids that are especially concentrated among those who also struggle with comorbid mental illness.
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- Patricia Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Missouri Institute of Mental Health, University of Missouri St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Krauss MJ, Anako N, Xu C, Kasson E, Costello SJ, Wilfley DE. Examining the self-reported advantages and disadvantages of socially networking about body image and eating disorders. Int J Eat Disord 2020; 53:852-863. [PMID: 32359127 PMCID: PMC8135099 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to understand the self-reported advantages and disadvantages of socially networking about body image/eating disorders (EDs) and to examine the openness of these participants to online outreach and support for ED symptoms. METHOD A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with a sample of N = 598. Eligible participants were ≥15 years old, English-speaking, and U.S. residents who endorsed posting or following thin-ideal/body-image content on social media. Quantitative measures were used to assess online peer support and online interaction preferences, and to identify ED symptoms. Deductive and inductive qualitative approaches were used to analyze open-ended items about the advantages and disadvantages of social networking about thin-ideal content on social media platforms (SMPs). RESULTS Among those who posted about the thin-ideal on social media, 70% felt that the peer responses were positive and supportive. Participants generally favored online interaction, and a third stated that they would accept support from someone they did not know online (38%). The most common advantages noted for posting/following thin-ideal content on SMPs were motivation/encouragement to engage in a certain behavior, socializing, and information giving/seeking. The most common disadvantages mentioned for posting/following thin-ideal content on SMPs were that the content elicits negative/bad feelings, having to deal with the negative consequences/reactions of others when socially networking about this topic, and that it triggers a desire to engage in ED behaviors. DISCUSSION With these findings, researchers, health practitioners, and social media administrators can devise ways to reduce harmful consequences of posting/following body-image/ED content on social media.
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- Patricia A Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Szlyk H, Deng J, Xu C, Krauss MJ, Cavazos-Rehg P. Leveraging social media to explore the barriers to treatment among individuals with depressive symptoms. Depress Anxiety 2020; 37:458-465. [PMID: 31943530 PMCID: PMC7239721 DOI: 10.1002/da.22990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals with depression may not seek treatment for their symptoms due to several types of barriers to treatment. In support of the growing research on mental health care access and the role of social media, this study aimed to increase knowledge of these barriers among social media users. METHODS Participants were recruited from several social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr, and online depression forums. Eligible participants had endorsed having posted about feeling sad or depressed on social media, or followed social media groups that post about depression-related topics. Participants completed an online survey about their depression symptoms, interest in treatment, and potential barriers to accessing treatment. RESULTS Of the participants reaching criteria for depression, those with major depression were more likely to seek out treatment, to report an unmet need for treatment, and have a higher risk of suicide. For participants with major depression, barriers to treatment were more likely to be attitudinal, while participants with mild depression experienced more structural barriers. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates several barriers to treatment that occur for individuals struggling with depression, and that online platforms are effective mediums to recruit individuals with depression symptoms who seek mental health support.
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- Hannah Szlyk
- George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110,George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110,George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Cavazos-Rehg P, Grucza R, Krauss MJ, Smarsh A, Anako N, Kasson E, Kaiser N, Sansone S, Winograd R, Bierut LJ. Utilizing social media to explore overdose and HIV/HCV risk behaviors among current opioid misusers. Drug Alcohol Depend 2019; 205:107690. [PMID: 31778902 PMCID: PMC6894427 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Opioid misuse has evolved into an American health crisis over the past decade, becoming a public health epidemic. Measures need to be taken to prevent overdoses by opioid misuse as well as prevent the transition into injection drug use, a high risk factor for contracting HIV/HCV. This study utilized social media to survey individuals currently misusing opioids to identify groups of individuals with different risk and use patterns. METHODS We recruited participants for our online survey from Reddit. Five risk behaviors were used to characterize overdose and HIV/HCV risk groups. Gender, age, and socioeconomic status were also included in the analyses, as well as items outlining social media use surrounding opioids. RESULTS Two groups of participants were characterized by high likelihoods of different combinations of risky behaviors: (1) Overdose Risk Group and (2) Sexual Risk Group. Those in the Overdose Risk Group were more likely to be younger in age and female, and this group was more likely to desire or be ready for treatment relative to the lowest risk group. Those in the Sexual Risk Group were more likely to be of a minority race/ethnicity, to desire or be ready for treatment, and to post more often on Reddit about opioid use. DISCUSSION The results of this study illustrate patterns of opioid use and risk behaviors to inform tailored outreach and treatment efforts for groups of opioid misusers and suggests the potential for utilizing social media as a tool to engage these individuals into treatment and recovery activities.
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- Patricia Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States; George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Missouri Institute of Mental Health, University of Missouri St. Louis, 4633 World Parkway Circle, St. Louis, MO 63134, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Borodovsky JT, Krauss MJ, Chi T, Bierut LJ, Grucza RA. Trends in Prescribed Central Nervous System Depressant Medications Among Adults Who Regularly Consume Alcohol: United States 1999 to 2014. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2019; 43:1510-1518. [PMID: 31135997 DOI: 10.1111/acer.14081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the risks of using central nervous system depressant (CNS-D) medications with alcohol are well documented, little is known about trends in prescribed use of these medications among individuals who regularly consume alcohol (i.e., trends in "concurrent use"). We examined changes in the prevalence of prescribed CNS-D medications among individuals who drank alcohol on 52 or more occasions in the past year ("regular drinking"). CNS-D medications included sedative-hypnotics (subclassified as anxiolytics or sleep medications) and opioids. METHODS We used 8 cross-sectional cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2000 to 2013-2014) from participants aged 20 and older (n = 37,709). We used log-binomial regression to examine (i) prevalence trends of prescribed CNS-D medication use, (ii) trend differences by drinking status, and (iii) correlates of CNS-D medication use. RESULTS Among those who drink regularly, the relative annual increase in prevalence of sedative-hypnotic use was 5.3% (95% CI: 2.7 to 7.9): Anxiolytic and sleep medication use increased annually by 3.7% (95% CI: 0.8 to 6.7) and 11.2% (95% CI: 6.5 to 16.0), respectively. Opioid use trends among those who drink regularly were not statistically significant but were nonlinear. Differences in CNS-D medication trends between those who drink regularly and those who drink infrequently/abstain were not statistically significant. Those who drink regularly were less likely than those who drink infrequently/abstain to use opioids (adjusted relative risk [ARR]: 0.69, 95% CI: 0.60 to 0.78) and anxiolytics (ARR: 0.71, 95% CI: 0.61 to 0.81), but not sleep medications (ARR: 1.04, 95% CI: 0.80 to 1.35). Those aged 40 and older were 2 to 5 times as likely as those aged 20 to 29 to use sedative-hypnotics. CONCLUSIONS Among those who drink regularly, the prevalence of prescribed sedative-hypnotic use increased and prescribed opioid use remained common. These trends indicate that a substantial portion of the population is at risk of alcohol-related adverse drug reactions-particularly those aged 40 and older.
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- Jacob T Borodovsky
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Many individuals now seek out product reviews in order to make an informed decision prior to making a purchase. In this study, we investigate consumers' exposure to and content within product reviews about marijuana because of their potential to shape marijuana purchasing decisions. The terms "weed review," "marijuana review," and "cannabis review" were searched on YouTube on June 10-11, 2015; the team viewed and coded the content of 83 product review videos about marijuana. In addition, we surveyed young adult (18-34 years old) current (past month) marijuana users (n = 742) from across the USA online to assess exposure to product reviews about marijuana and associations with socio-demographic characteristics and marijuana use behaviors. In our content analysis of videos, we observed that the reviewers tended to consume marijuana during the video and often shared personal, favorable experiences towards the marijuana they ingested (e.g., became as high as possible or experienced positive effects on physical and mental health). Most videos normalized marijuana use and could be easily accessed by underage youth. About one third (34%) of the survey participants viewed/sought a product review about marijuana in the past 30 days. In a multivariable logistic regression model, living in a state where recreational use is legal or using multiple forms of marijuana was associated with increased odds of viewing/seeking marijuana reviews. Prevention messages should counter product reviews about marijuana that tend to normalize and promote marijuana use given that they are more readily viewed by individuals who are increasingly susceptible to marijuana's potential harms.
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- Patricia A Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Costello SJ, Kaiser N, Cahn ES, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Wilfley DE. "I just want to be skinny.": A content analysis of tweets expressing eating disorder symptoms. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0207506. [PMID: 30650072 PMCID: PMC6334988 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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There is increasing concern about online communities that promote eating disorder (ED) behaviors through messages and/or images that encourage a “thin ideal” (i.e., promotion of thinness as attractive) and harmful weight loss/weight control practices. The purpose of this paper is to assess the content of body image and ED-related content on Twitter and provide a deeper understanding of EDs that may be used for future studies and online-based interventions. Tweets containing ED or body image-related keywords were collected from January 1-January 31, 2015 (N = 28,642). A random sample (n = 3000) was assessed for expressions of behaviors that align with subscales of the Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) 16.0. Demographic characteristics were inferred using a social media analytics company. The comprehensive research that we conducted indicated that 2,584 of the 3,000 tweets were ED-related; 65% expressed a preoccupation with body shape, 13% displayed issues related to food/eating/calories, and 4% expressed placing a high level of importance on body weight. Most tweets were sent by girls (90%) who were ≤19 years old (77%). Our findings stress a need to better understand if and how ED-related content on social media can be used for targeting prevention and intervention messages towards those who are in-need and could potentially benefit from these efforts.
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- Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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Grucza RA, Vuolo M, Krauss MJ, Plunk AD, Agrawal A, Chaloupka FJ, Bierut LJ. Cannabis decriminalization: A study of recent policy change in five U.S. states. Int J Drug Policy 2018; 59:67-75. [PMID: 30029073 PMCID: PMC6380362 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2018.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND A number of public health professional organizations support the decriminalization of cannabis due to adverse effects of cannabis-related arrests and legal consequences, particularly on youth. We sought to examine the associations between cannabis decriminalization and both arrests and youth cannabis use in five states that passed decriminalization measures between the years 2008 and 2014: Massachusetts (decriminalized in 2008), Connecticut (2011), Rhode Island (2013), Vermont (2013), and Maryland (2014). METHODS Data on cannabis possession arrests were obtained from federal crime statistics; data on cannabis use were obtained from state Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) surveys, years 2007-2015. Using a "difference in difference" regression framework, we contrasted trends in decriminalization states with those from states that did not adopt major policy changes during the observation period. RESULTS Decriminalization was associated with a 75% reduction in the rate of drug-related arrests for youth (95% CI: 44%, 89%) with similar effects observed for adult arrests. Decriminalization was not associated with any increase in the past-30 day prevalence of cannabis use overall (relative change=-0.2%; 95% CI: -4.5%, 4.3%) or in any of the individual decriminalization states. CONCLUSIONS Decriminalization of cannabis in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maryland resulted in large decreases in cannabis possession arrests for both youth and adults, suggesting that the policy change had its intended consequence. Our analysis did not find any increase in the prevalence of youth cannabis use during the observation period.
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- Richard A Grucza
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Sociology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Health Policy and Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Grucza RA, Sher KJ, Kerr WC, Krauss MJ, Lui CK, McDowell YE, Hartz S, Virdi G, Bierut LJ. Trends in Adult Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking in the Early 21st-Century United States: A Meta-Analysis of 6 National Survey Series. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2018; 42:1939-1950. [PMID: 30080258 DOI: 10.1111/acer.13859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 233] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent trends in alcoholic liver disease, alcohol-related emergency room admissions, and alcohol use disorder prevalence as measured by general-population surveys have raised concerns about rising alcohol-related morbidity and mortality in the United States. In contrast, upward trends in per capita alcohol consumption have been comparatively modest. METHODS To resolve these discordant observations, we sought to examine trends in the prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking from 6 regularly or periodically administered national surveys using a meta-analytic approach. Annual or periodic prevalence estimates for past-12-month or past-30-day alcohol use and binge drinking were estimated for available time points between the years 2000 and 2016. Estimates were combined in a random-effects regression model in which prevalence was modeled as a log-linear function of time to obtain meta-analytic trend estimates for the full population and by sex, race, age, and educational attainment. RESULTS Meta-analysis-derived estimates of average annual percentage increase in the prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking were 0.30% per year (95% CI: 0.22%, 0.38%) and 0.72% per year (95% CI: 0.46%, 0.98%), respectively. There was substantial between-survey heterogeneity among trend estimates, although there was notable consistency in the degree to which trends have impacted various demographic groups. For example, most surveys found that the changes in prevalence for alcohol use and binge drinking were large and positive for ages 50 to 64 and 65 and up, and smaller, negative, or nonsignificant for ages 18 to 29. CONCLUSIONS Significant increases in the prevalence of alcohol use and of binge drinking over the past 10 to 15 years were observed, but not for all demographic groups. However, the increase in binge drinking among middle-aged and older adults is substantial and may be driving increasing rates of alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.
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- Richard A Grucza
- Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychological Sciences , University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Alcohol Research Group , Public Health Institute, Emeryville, California
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- Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Alcohol Research Group , Public Health Institute, Emeryville, California
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- Department of Psychological Sciences , University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Grucza RA, Krueger RF, Agrawal A, Plunk AD, Krauss MJ, Bongu J, Cavazos-Rehg PA, Bierut LJ. Declines in prevalence of adolescent substance use disorders and delinquent behaviors in the USA: a unitary trend? Psychol Med 2018; 48:1494-1503. [PMID: 29065935 PMCID: PMC6217939 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717002999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Downward trends in a number of adolescent risk behaviors including violence, crime, and drug use have been observed in the USA in recent years. It is unknown whether these are separate trends or whether they might relate to a general reduction in propensity to engage in such behaviors. Our objectives were to quantify trends in substance use disorders (SUDs) and delinquent behaviors over the 2003-2014 period and to determine whether they might reflect a single trend in an Externalizing-like trait. METHODS We analyzed data from 12 to 17 year old participants from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a representative survey of the household dwelling population of the USA, across the 2003-2014 period (N = 210 599). Outcomes included past-year prevalence of six categories of substance use disorder and six categories of delinquent behavior. RESULTS Trend analysis suggested a net decline of 49% in mean number of SUDs and a 34% decline in delinquent behaviors over the 12-year period. Item Response Theory models were consistent with the interpretation that declines in each set of outcomes could be attributed to changes in mean levels of a latent, Externalizing-like trait. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that declines in SUDs and some delinquent behaviors reflect a single trend related to an Externalizing-like trait. Identifying the factors contributing to this trend may facilitate continued improvement across a spectrum of adolescent risk behaviors.
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- Richard A. Grucza
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk VA; USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Salloum NC, Krauss MJ, Agrawal A, Bierut LJ, Grucza RA. A reciprocal effects analysis of cannabis use and perceptions of risk. Addiction 2018; 113:1077-1085. [PMID: 29377544 PMCID: PMC5938114 DOI: 10.1111/add.14174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Revised: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Adolescents and young adults increasingly view cannabis as a relatively safe drug. Perception of risk associated with cannabis use is correlated negatively with the prevalence of use, but the causal nature of this association is debated. The aim of this study is to quantitate the reciprocal associations between cannabis use and risk perception in a longitudinal panel of emerging adults. DESIGN Observational study of longitudinal data from the Monitoring the Future longitudinal study using autoregressive cross-lagged panel analyses to investigate reciprocal associations between cannabis risk perception and frequency of past-year cannabis use. SETTING Surveys administered to 12th-grade students from the United States general population. PARTICIPANTS A total of 9929 12th-grade students (mean age 18.0 years) who were surveyed initially during 2000-05 and follow-up data until approximately 23-24 years old (three waves; n = 9929). MEASUREMENTS Perception of risk association with cannabis use and frequency of past-year cannabis use. RESULTS At baseline, 33% of the 12th-graders used cannabis in the past year versus 28% by the third follow-up; 83% believed that smoking cannabis regularly carried moderate or great risk versus 78% by the third follow-up. All cross-lagged paths in both directions were statistically significant (all P < 0.001), consistent with reciprocal influences between cannabis use and risk perception. The negative association between past-year cannabis use and subsequent risk perception (standardized coefficient range -0.21 to -0.27) was stronger than that between risk perception and subsequent use (standardized coefficient range -0.08 to -0.11; confidence intervals did not overlap with those for the coefficients reported above). Similar results were obtained when the analysis was limited to those who had never used cannabis prior to baseline. CONCLUSIONS Longitudinal associations between cannabis use and perception of risks from cannabis use are reciprocal in nature, with a stronger association between cannabis use and lower subsequent risk perception.
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- Naji C. Salloum
- Department of Psychiatry; Washington University; St Louis MO USA
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- Department of Psychiatry; Washington University; St Louis MO USA
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- Department of Psychiatry; Washington University; St Louis MO USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Floyd GM, Cahn ES, Chaitan VL, Ponton M. Leveraging user perspectives for insight into cannabis concentrates. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 2018. [PMID: 29513625 DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2018.1436179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The US has seen an increase in the popularity of highly concentrated forms of cannabis (hereafter concentrates) and too little is known about the potential risks associated with their use. OBJECTIVES The present study aims to better understand the patterns and outcomes of concentrates use through the perspectives of young adult users. METHODS Participants (N = 234, 27.9% female) aged 18-35 years were recruited using SurveyMonkey Audience® and had ingested concentrates at least once in the past 6 months. They were queried on concentrates use patterns (e.g., frequency, medical/recreational) and the effects experienced after using concentrates (e.g., physiological/psychological, strength/duration). RESULTS A total of 27.8% of participants reported frequent use of concentrates (≥10 days in past month). Those who used for medical purposes or lived in states where use is legal were more likely to use concentrates frequently. While most (64.2%) did not report experiencing potentially serious side effects, some reported a sense of altered reality/confusion (23.3%), rapid heartbeat (11.2%), lung pain (9.9%) and severe paranoia (6.9%). Among those who used concentrates in the past month (N = 168), 72.6% used concentrates with other cannabis forms, 57.7% used along with alcohol, and 22.6% used with other drugs. CONCLUSION Continued research on concentrates use in the US is needed. Research-informed policies that foster safe and responsible use of concentrates are necessary to protect users, especially those who use concentrates frequently, from potential negative side effects.
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- Patricia A Cavazos-Rehg
- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , MO , USA
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Sowles SJ, McLeary M, Optican A, Cahn E, Krauss MJ, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE, Wilfley DE, Cavazos-Rehg PA. A content analysis of an online pro-eating disorder community on Reddit. Body Image 2018; 24:137-144. [PMID: 29414146 PMCID: PMC5869127 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Pro-eating disorder communities provide a refuge for individuals with eating disorders (EDs) who are ambivalent about seeking treatment. We investigated a pro-ED community on Reddit, an anonymous social networking platform with topical forums, to identify expression of behaviors aligned with ED symptoms and support for these behaviors. A content analysis on four weeks of topic-specific discussion threads (N=125 comments, 115 replies to comments) was conducted to identify behaviors consistent with ED psychopathology and support for these behaviors (informational, tangible assistance, esteem/emotional support). Results indicated that the content aligned with expressions of clinically relevant ED psychopathology, with eating concerns (49/125) and shape concerns (47/125) being most prevalent. The majority (92/115) of replies provided esteem/emotional support to the comment author. Online interventions and/or recovery programs are needed to counteract reinforcing dialogue that occurs on social media sites, like Reddit, and promote ED recovery through supportive messages on these platforms.
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- Shaina J. Sowles
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27412, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA
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Harris JK, Duncan A, Men V, Shevick N, Krauss MJ, Cavazos-Rehg PA. Messengers and Messages for Tweets That Used #thinspo and #fitspo Hashtags in 2016. Prev Chronic Dis 2018; 15:E01. [PMID: 29300696 PMCID: PMC5757384 DOI: 10.5888/pcd15.170309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Twitter is widely used by young adults and is popular for seeking and sharing health information. The hashtags #thinspo and #fitspo provide a way to identify tweets designed to inspire thinness (thinspiration, thinspo) or fitness (fitspiration, fitspo). However, despite having different purposes, both terms may be associated with content that promotes eating disorders. We sought to 1) examine and compare the characteristics of senders and the content of tweets using these hashtags and 2) identify characteristics associated with engagement with a #thinspo or #fitspo tweet. METHODS In May 2016 we collected 1,035 tweets with #thinspo and #fitspo hashtags by using a constructed week sampling procedure. Using consensus coding, pairs of raters assessed each tweet's topic and associated images and videos. We used descriptive statistics to examine topics and user characteristics and inferential models to determine topics and characteristics associated with retweets, likes, and replies to tweets. RESULTS Of the 1,035 tweets, 696 (67.2%) were relevant to body image, fitness, food, dieting, or eating disorders. Fitspo tweets came from organizations or businesses, were promotional, and focused on nutrition and exercise, whereas #thinspo tweets came from individuals, focused on thinness and disordered eating behaviors, and contained images of extremely thin women. Rates of retweeting and liking were significantly higher for #thinspo than for #fitspo. CONCLUSION Characteristics of messages and messengers differed between #thinspo and #fitspo tweets; #thinspo tweets were used for messages about disordered eating. Public health professionals should consider using the #thinspo hashtag to reach the #thinspo group.
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- Jenine K Harris
- Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Dr, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130.
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- Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.,Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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With an increase in the legalization of recreational marijuana across the USA, advertising for marijuana products is more widespread, especially on the Internet where such practices pose a regulatory challenge. In this study, we examined the content of marijuana advertising on Weedmaps, a popular website that markets marijuana retailers online. A total of 146 recreational marijuana retailers in Colorado and Washington were examined on Weedmaps. We studied the age verification practices made in retailers' own websites, the presence of health claims they made about marijuana on Weedmaps, and the characteristics of followers of Weedmaps on social media sites. Many retailers had no security measure to determine age (41 % in Colorado, 35 % in Washington). Approximately 61 % of retailers in Colorado and 44 % in Washington made health claims about the benefits of marijuana, including anxiety reduction, treatment of depression, insomnia, and pain/inflammation. Inferred demographic characteristics of followers of Weedmaps on Twitter and Instagram revealed that over 60 % were male and nearly 70 % or more were age 20-29 years old, yet some (15-18 %) were under the age of 20. Our findings indicate that marijuana retailers have a visible presence on the Internet. Potential customers might be enticed by retailers who tout health claims about marijuana use. It may also be appealing for a younger demographic to overlook age restrictions and engage with marijuana retailers via social media. As a whole, our findings can help to guide future policy making on the issue of marijuana-related advertising.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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Krauss MJ, Rajbhandari B, Sowles SJ, Spitznagel EL, Cavazos-Rehg P. A latent class analysis of poly-marijuana use among young adults. Addict Behav 2017; 75:159-165. [PMID: 28756354 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Revised: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION With more states legalizing marijuana use, the marijuana industry has grown, introducing a variety of marijuana products. Our study explores the use of multiple marijuana products (poly-marijuana use) and the characteristics associated with this behavior. METHODS Past-month marijuana users aged 18-34years were surveyed online via an existing online panel (n=2444). Participants answered questions about past-month use of three types of marijuana (plant-based, concentrates, edibles), marijuana use patterns, and driving after use. Latent class analysis was used to identify subgroups of marijuana users. RESULTS Four classes of marijuana users were identified: Light plant users, who used only plant-based products infrequently and were unlikely to drive after use (32%); Heavy plant users, who used mainly plant-based products frequently, multiple times per day, and were likely to drive after use (37%); Plant and concentrates users, who used plant-based products heavily and concentrates at least infrequently, used multiple times per day, and were likely to drive after use (20%); Light plant and edibles users, who used both products infrequently and were unlikely to drive after use (10%). Those in legal marijuana states were more likely to belong to the poly-marijuana groups. DISCUSSION Our findings reflect the increase in popularity of new marijuana products in legal states and suggest that heavy user groups, including concentrates users, are associated with driving after use. As various forms of marijuana use increases, monitoring and surveillance of the use of multiple types of marijuana will be important for determining potential varying impacts on physiological and social consequences.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Mathematics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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D'Agostino AR, Optican AR, Sowles SJ, Krauss MJ, Escobar Lee K, Cavazos-Rehg PA. Social networking online to recover from opioid use disorder: A study of community interactions. Drug Alcohol Depend 2017; 181:5-10. [PMID: 29024875 PMCID: PMC5683917 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social media has increasingly become a venue for health discourse and support, particularly for vulnerable individuals. This study examines user-generated content of an online Reddit community targeting individuals recovering from opiate addiction. METHODS 100 Reddit posts and their comments were collected from the online community on August 19, 2016. Posts were qualitatively coded for opioid use disorder (OUD) criteria as outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as well as other common themes. Comments were coded for expression of distinct therapeutic factors (i.e., instillation of hope, universality, imparting information, and altruism). All posts and comments were coded for addiction phase of the author (i.e., using, withdrawing, recovering). RESULTS 73 unique usernames authored the 100 posts. Among the 73 usernames, 33% (24/73) described enough symptoms in their posts to meet DSM-V criteria for OUD (16/73 or 22% mild severity, 7/73 or 10% moderate severity, and 1/73 or 1% high severity. Among the 100 posts, advice was requested in 43% (43/100) of the posts and support was sought in 24% (24/100) of the posts. There were 511 comments made on the 100 posts, nearly all of which contained at least one distinct therapeutic factor (486/511, 95%) with altruism being the most common (341/511, 67%). CONCLUSIONS This research provides validity to the supportive content generated on an online recovery-oriented community, while also revealing discussions of self-reported struggles with OUD among group members. Future research should explore the feasibility of incorporating social media-based peer support into traditional addiction treatments.
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- Alexandra R D'Agostino
- Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, 3700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
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Instagram is a highly visual social networking site whose audience continues to grow, especially among young adults. In the present study, we examine marijuana-related content on Instagram to better understand the varied types of marijuana-related social networking occurring on this popular social media platform. We collected 417,561 Instagram posts with marijuana-related hashtags from November 29 to December 12, 2014. We assessed content of a random sample (n = 5000) of these posts with marijuana-related hashtags. Approximately 2136 (43 %) were explicit about marijuana and further analyzed. Of the 2136 marijuana-related posts, images of marijuana were common (n = 1568). Among these 1568 marijuana images, traditional forms (i.e., buds/leaves) were the most common (63 %), followed by some novel forms of marijuana, including marijuana concentrates (20 %). Among the 568 posts that displayed marijuana being ingested, 20 % showed someone dabbing marijuana concentrates. Marijuana-related advertisements were also observed among the 2136 marijuana-related posts (9 %). Our findings signal the promotion of marijuana use in its traditional plant-based form; trendy and novel modes of marijuana ingestion were also endorsed. This content along with the explicit marketing of marijuana that we observed on Instagram have potential to influence social norms surrounding marijuana use.
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- Patricia A Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Zewdie K, Bierut L. Operating a motor vehicle after marijuana use: Perspectives from people who use high-potency marijuana. Subst Abus 2017; 39:21-26. [DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2017.1365802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Sowles SJ, Krauss MJ, Gebremedhn L, Cavazos-Rehg PA. "I feel like I've hit the bottom and have no idea what to do": Supportive social networking on Reddit for individuals with a desire to quit cannabis use. Subst Abus 2017; 38:477-482. [PMID: 28704167 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2017.1354956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Online communities can provide social support to those in need and can foster personal empowerment for individuals experiencing distress. This study examines the content of a Reddit community dedicated to the support of people trying to quit using cannabis, in order to develop an understanding of the type of social networking occurring on this subreddit (e.g., community). METHODS A total of 100 Reddit posts and their replies (i.e., comments) were collected from the subreddit on June 12, 2015. Posts were qualitatively coded for expression of DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) symptoms of cannabis use disorder (CUD) as well as other prominently featured themes. Comments on posts where individuals were seeking support/advice were also coded. RESULTS Ninety-one people posted the 100 Reddit posts, and of those 35 (38%) people described enough symptoms to be classified as mild disorder severity, 15 (16%) moderate, and 11 (12%) severe, as outlined in the diagnostic criteria for CUD. Over half of posts (n = 51) were seeking advice and/or support from members of the community. There were 174 comments made by 108 unique people on the advice/support seeking posts. Most were supportive/encouraging in nature (140, 80%) and gave advice to the post author (126, 72%). CONCLUSIONS This exploratory research highlights the potential of online communities as tools for individuals coping with addiction recovery, and future research should investigate if involvement in such communities would be a beneficial supplement to more traditional recovery practices.
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- Shaina J Sowles
- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Stelzer-Monahan HE, Bierut T, Cavazos-Rehg PA. "It Takes Longer, but When It Hits You It Hits You!": Videos About Marijuana Edibles on YouTube. Subst Use Misuse 2017; 52:709-716. [PMID: 28145799 PMCID: PMC5502544 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2016.1253749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interest in marijuana edibles has increased as perceptions of harm from marijuana have decreased. Media and peer influences impact youth substance use, and YouTube is the most popular video-sharing website. No studies have examined the content and accessibility of YouTube videos related to marijuana edibles. OBJECTIVES To describe the messages conveyed to viewers in YouTube videos about edibles and determine their accessibility to youth. METHODS On June 12, 2015, we searched YouTube for videos about marijuana/cannabis/weed edibles. A total of 51 videos were coded for presence of an age restriction, purpose(s) of the videos, consumption of edibles during the video, effects, and safety concerns. RESULTS Total views across all 51 videos were >9 million. Only 14% (7/51) were restricted to viewers over the age of 18 years. Over half (27/51, 53%) were informative videos, most (20/27, 74%) teaching how to make edibles, and 37% (19/51) were entertaining videos. Someone consumed an edible in 31% (16/51) of the videos, and the type of high was mentioned in 51% (26/51) of the videos, including delayed (18/26, 69%) or intense high (13/26, 50%). Fifty-five percent (28/51) mentioned delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol potency or dosage. Only 10 of these (36%) presented this information specifically as a warning to prevent adverse effects. Conclusions/Importance: Edibles-related videos are easily found on YouTube, often instructing how to bake your own edibles and lacking information needed for safe consumption, and most are not age-restricted. Videos showing how to make edibles or presenting edibles use in an entertaining way that could influence youth to initiate use.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA.,b Hamilton College , Clinton , New York , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry , Washington University School of Medicine , St. Louis , Missouri , USA
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Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Sehi A, Spitznagel EL, Berg CJ, Bierut LJ, Cavazos-Rehg PA. Marijuana advertising exposure among current marijuana users in the U.S. Drug Alcohol Depend 2017; 174:192-200. [PMID: 28365173 PMCID: PMC5436304 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about marijuana advertising exposure among users in the U.S. We examined the prevalence of advertising exposure among young adult marijuana users through traditional and new media, and identified characteristics associated with seeking advertisements. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 18-34 year-old past-month marijuana users in the U.S. using a pre-existing online panel (N=742). The survey queried about passively viewing and actively seeking marijuana advertisements in the past month, sources of advertisements, and marijuana use characteristics. RESULTS Over half of participants were exposed to marijuana advertising in the past month (28% passively observed advertisements, 26% actively sought advertisements). Common sources for observing advertisements were digital media (i.e., social media, online, text/emails; 77%). Similarly, those actively seeking advertisements often used Internet search engines (65%) and social media (53%). Seeking advertisements was more common among those who used medically (41% medical only, 36% medical and recreational) than recreational users (18%), who used concentrates or edibles (44% and 43%) compared to those who did not (20% and 19%), and who used multiple times per day (33%) compared to those who did not (19%) (all p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Exposure to marijuana advertising among users is common, especially via digital media, and is associated with medical use, heavier use, and use of novel products with higher THC concentrations (i.e., concentrates) or longer intoxication duration (i.e., edibles). As the U.S. marijuana policy landscape changes, it will be important to examine potential causal associations between advertising exposure and continuation or frequency/quantity of use.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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PURPOSE To investigate tweets about marijuana edibles for surveillance into the content of edibles-related tweets among individuals socially networking about this topic on Twitter. DESIGN Cross-sectional analysis of tweets containing edible marijuana-related key words during 1 month. SETTING Twitter. PARTICIPANTS Tweets sent during January 1 to 31, 2015. METHODS A random sample of 5000 tweets containing edibles-related key words was coded for sentiment (positive, negative, and neutral) by crowdsourced workers. Tweets normalizing or promoting edibles use were further analyzed, and demographic characteristics of the Twitter handles sending these tweets were inferred. RESULTS Of the 5000 tweets, 4166 (83%) were about marijuana edibles, and of those 75% (3134 of 4166) normalized or encouraged edibles use. Nearly half (48%, 1509 of 3134) of the tweets normalizing edibles mentioned wanting or planning to consume, currently consuming, or recently consuming edibles, and 12% (378 of 3134) described the intense or long-lasting effects following use. Individuals whose tweets promoted/encouraged edibles use were more likely to be young (between 17 and 24 years old) and of a racial/ethnic minority (52% black; 12% Hispanic) when compared to the Twitter average. CONCLUSION Tweets that normalize edibles use have the potential to increase their popularity. The prevalence of tweets about edibles' intense high could have implications for tailoring prevention messages that could be important for youth and young adult minorities who were inferred to be disproportionately socially networking about edibles on Twitter.
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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Krauss MJ, Grucza RA, Bierut LJ, Cavazos-Rehg PA. "Get drunk. Smoke weed. Have fun.": A Content Analysis of Tweets About Marijuana and Alcohol. Am J Health Promot 2016; 31:200-208. [PMID: 26559715 DOI: 10.4278/ajhp.150205-qual-708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the sentiment and themes of Twitter chatter that mentions both alcohol and marijuana. DESIGN Cross-sectional analysis of tweets mentioning both alcohol and marijuana during 1 month was performed. SETTING The study setting was Twitter. PARTICIPANTS Tweets sent from February 4 to March 5, 2014, were studied. METHOD A random sample (n = 5000) of tweets that mentioned alcohol and marijuana were qualitatively coded as normalizing both substances, preferring one substance over the other, or discouraging both substances. Other common themes were identified. RESULTS More than half (54%) of the tweets normalized marijuana and alcohol (without preferring one substance over the other), and 24% preferred marijuana over alcohol. Only 2% expressed a preference for alcohol over marijuana, 7% discouraged the use of both substances, and the sentiment was unknown for 13% of the tweets. Common themes among tweets that normalized both substances included using the substances with friends (17%) and mentioning substance use in the context of sex or romance (14%). Common themes among tweets that preferred marijuana over alcohol were the beliefs that marijuana is safer than alcohol (46%) and preferences for effects of marijuana over alcohol (40%). CONCLUSION Tweets normalizing polysubstance use or encouraging marijuana use over alcohol use are common. Both online and offline prevention efforts are needed to increase awareness of the risks associated with polysubstance use and marijuana use.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Introduction Vaping has increased in popularity, and the potential harms and benefits are largely unknown. Vaping-related advertising is expected to grow as the vaping industry grows; people are exposed primarily to vaping advertisements on the Internet, and Twitter is an especially popular social medium among young people. The primary objective of our study was to describe the characteristics of vaping-related advertisements on Twitter. Methods We collected data on 403,079 English-language tweets that appeared during November 2014 and contained vaping-related keywords. Using crowdsourcing services, we identified vaping-related advertisements in a random sample of 5,000 tweets. The advertisement tweets were qualitatively coded for popular marketing tactics by our research team. We also inferred the demographic characteristics of followers of 4 Twitter handles that advertised various novel vape products. Results The random sample of 5,000 vaping-related tweets included 1,156 (23%) advertisement tweets that were further analyzed. Vape pens were advertised in nearly half of the advertisement tweets (47%), followed by e-juice (21%), which commonly mentioned flavors (42%). Coupons or price discounts were frequently observed (32%); only 3% of tweets mentioned vaping as a way to quit smoking or as an alternative to smoking. One handle had a disproportionately high percentage of racial/ethnic minority followers. Conclusion Vaping poses a threat to smoking prevention progress, and it is important for those in tobacco control to understand and counter the tactics used by vaping companies to entice their consumers, especially on social media where young people can easily view the content.
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- Shaina J Sowles
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S Euclid Ave, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Cade WT, Khoury N, Nelson S, Shackleford A, Semenkovich K, Krauss MJ, Arbeláez AM. Hypoglycemia during moderate intensity exercise reduces counterregulatory responses to subsequent hypoglycemia. Physiol Rep 2016; 4:4/17/e12848. [PMID: 27597762 PMCID: PMC5027337 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.12848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2016] [Accepted: 06/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Hypoglycemia, which occurs commonly during and following exercise in people with diabetes, is thought to be due to attenuated counterregulation in the setting of therapeutic insulin excess. To better understand the pathophysiology of counterregulation, we aimed to determine if dextrose administration to maintain euglycemia during moderate intensity exercise alters the attenuation of counterregulatory responses to subsequent hypoglycemia in healthy adults. Counterregulatory responses to hypoglycemia were assessed in 18 healthy adults after bed rest and following exercise with (n = 9) and without (n = 9) dextrose infusion. Responses were measured during a stepped euglycemic‐hypoglycemic clamp 24 h after either bed rest or two 90‐min bouts of exercise at 70% peak oxygen uptake. Hypoglycemia occurred during the second bout of exercise without dextrose infusion. Plasma glucagon and epinephrine responses to stepped hypoglycemia after antecedent exercise without dextrose infusion were significantly lower at the 45 mg/dL glycemic level compared to after bed rest. However, no attenuation of the counterregulatory responses to hypoglycemia was evident after antecedent exercise when dextrose was infused. This study suggests that the attenuation of the counterregulatory responses during hypoglycemia after exercise is likely due to the hypoglycemia that occurs during moderate prolonged exercise and not solely due to exercise or its intensity.
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- W Todd Cade
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Sowles SJ, Krauss MJ, Agbonavbare V, Grucza R, Bierut L. A content analysis of tweets about high-potency marijuana. Drug Alcohol Depend 2016; 166:100-8. [PMID: 27402550 PMCID: PMC4983477 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.06.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION "Dabbing" involves heating extremely concentrated forms of marijuana to high temperatures and inhaling the resulting vapor. We studied themes describing the consequences of using highly concentrated marijuana by examining the dabbing-related content on Twitter. METHODS Tweets containing dabbing-related keywords were collected from 1/1-1/31/2015 (n=206,854). A random sample of 5000 tweets was coded for content according to pre-determined categories about dabbing-related behaviors and effects experienced using a crowdsourcing service. An examination of tweets from the full sample about respiratory effects and passing out was then conducted by selecting tweets with relevant keywords. RESULTS Among the 5000 randomly sampled tweets, 3540 (71%) were related to dabbing marijuana concentrates. The most common themes included mentioning current use of concentrates (n=849; 24%), the intense high and/or extreme effects from dabbing (n=763; 22%) and excessive/heavy dabbing (n=517; 15%). Extreme effects included both physiological (n=124/333; 37%) and psychological effects (n=55/333; 17%). The most common physiologic effects, passing out (n=46/333; 14%) and respiratory effects (n=30/333; 9%), were then further studied in the full sample of tweets. Coughing was the most common respiratory effect mentioned (n=807/1179; 68%), and tweeters commonly expressed dabbing with intentions to pass out (416/915; 45%). CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the limited understanding of marijuana concentrates and highlights self-reported physical and psychological effects from this type of marijuana use. Future research should further examine these effects and the potential severity of health consequences associated with concentrates.
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Plunk AD, Krauss MJ, Syed-Mohammed H, Hur M, Cavzos-Rehg PA, Bierut LJ, Grucza RA. The Impact of the Minimum Legal Drinking Age on Alcohol-Related Chronic Disease Mortality. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2016; 40:1761-8. [PMID: 27340945 PMCID: PMC4961607 DOI: 10.1111/acer.13123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) of 21 has been associated with a number of benefits compared to lower MLDAs, including long-term effects, such as reduced risk for alcoholism in adulthood. However, no studies have examined whether MLDA during young adulthood is associated with mortality later in life. We examined whether individuals exposed to permissive MLDA (<21) had higher risk of death from alcohol-related chronic disease compared to those exposed to the 21 MLDA. Because prior work suggests that MLDA affects college students differently, we also conducted conditional analyses based on ever having attended college. METHODS Data from the 1990 through 2010 U.S. Multiple Cause-of-Death files were combined with data on the living population and analyzed. We included individuals who turned 18 during the years 1967 to 1990, the period during which MLDA varied across states. We examined records on death from several alcohol-related chronic diseases, employing a quasi-experimental approach to control for unobserved state characteristics and stable time trends. RESULTS Individuals who reported any college attendance did not exhibit significant associations between MLDA and mortality for the causes of death we examined. However, permissive MLDA for those who never attended college was associated with 6% higher odds for death from alcoholic liver disease, 8% higher odds for other liver disease, and 7% higher odds for lip/oral/pharynx cancers (odds ratio [OR] = 1.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.02, 1.10]; OR = 1.08, 95% CI [1.03, 1.13]; OR = 1.07, 95% CI [1.03, 1.12], respectively). CONCLUSIONS The 21 MLDA likely protects against risk of death from alcohol-related chronic disease across the lifespan, at least for those who did not attend college. This is consistent with other work that shows that the long-term association between MLDA and alcohol-related outcomes is specific to those who did not attend college.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Connolly S, Rosas C, Bharadwaj M, Grucza R, Bierut LJ. An Analysis of Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation Content on Tumblr. Crisis 2016; 38:44-52. [PMID: 27445014 DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social networking about depression can be indicative of self-reported depression and/or can normalize risk behaviors such as self-harm and suicidal ideation. AIM To gain a better understanding of the depression, self-harm, and suicidal content that is being shared on Tumblr. METHOD From April 16 to May 10, 2014, 17 popular depression-related Tumblr accounts were monitored for new posts and engagement with other Tumblr users. A total of 3,360 posts were randomly selected from all historical posts from these accounts and coded based on themes ascertained by the research team. RESULTS The 17 Tumblr accounts posted a median number of 185 posts (range = 0-2,954). Content was engaged with (i.e., re-blogged or liked) a median number of 1,677,362 times (range = 0-122,186,504). Of the 3,360 randomly selected posts, 2,739 (82%) were related to depression, suicide, or self-harm. Common themes were self-loathing (412, 15%), loneliness/feeling unloved (405, 15%), self-harm (407, 15%), and suicide (372, 14%). CONCLUSION This study takes an important first step at better understanding the displayed depression-related references on Tumblr. The findings signal a need for suicide prevention efforts to intervene on Tumblr and use this platform in a strategic way, given the depression and suicidal content that was readily observed on Tumblr.
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Fischer ID, Krauss MJ, Dunagan WC, Birge S, Hitcho E, Johnson S, Costantinou E, Fraser VJ. Patterns and Predictors of Inpatient Falls and Fall-Related Injuries in a Large Academic Hospital. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016; 26:822-7. [PMID: 16276957 DOI: 10.1086/502500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AbstractObjectives:Most research on hospital falls has focused on predictors of falling, whereas less is known about predictors of serious fall-related injury. Our objectives were to characterize inpatients who fall and to determine predictors of serious fall-related injury.Methods:We performed a retrospective observational study of 1,082 patients who fell (1,235 falls) during January 2001 to June 2002 at an urban academic hospital. Multivariate analysis of potential risk factors for serious fall-related injury (vs no or minor injury) included in the hospital's adverse event reporting database was conducted with logistic regression to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI95).Results:The median age of patients who fell was 62 years (interquartile range, 49-77 years), 50% were women, and 20% were confused. The hospital fall rate was 3.1 falls per 1,000 patient-days, which varied by service from 0.86 (women and infants) to 6.36 (oncology). Some (6.1%) of the falls resulted in serious injury, ranging by service from 3.1% (women and infants) to 10.9% (psychiatry). The most common serious fall-related injuries were bleeding or laceration (53.6%), fracture or dislocation (15.9%), and hematoma or contusion (13%). Patients 75 years or older (aOR, 3.2; CI95, 1.3-8.1) and those on the geriatric psychiatry floor (aOR, 2.8; CI95,1.3-6.0) were more likely to sustain serious fall-related injuries.Conclusions:There is considerable variation in fall rates and fall-related injury percentages by service. More detailed studies should be conducted by floor or service to identify predictors of serious fall-related injury so that targeted interventions can be developed to reduce them.
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- Irene D Fischer
- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
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Grucza RA, Agrawal A, Krauss MJ, Bongu J, Plunk AD, Cavazos-Rehg PA, Bierut LJ. Declining Prevalence of Marijuana Use Disorders Among Adolescents in the United States, 2002 to 2013. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2016; 55:487-494.e6. [PMID: 27238067 PMCID: PMC4957692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about recent trends in marijuana use disorders among adolescents in the United States. We analyzed trends in the past-year prevalence of DSM-IV marijuana use disorders among adolescents, both overall and conditioned on past-year marijuana use. Potential explanatory factors for trends in prevalence were explored. METHOD We assembled data from the adolescent samples of the 2002 to 2013 administrations of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (N = 216,852; aged 12-17 years). The main outcome measures were odds ratios describing the average annual change in prevalence and conditional prevalence of marijuana use disorders, estimated from models of marijuana use disorder as a function of year. Post hoc analyses incorporated measures of potentially explanatory risk and protective factors into the trend analyses. RESULTS A decline in the past-year prevalence of marijuana use disorders was observed (odds ratio = 0.976 per year; 95% CI = 0.968, 0.984; p < .001). This was due to both a net decline in past-year prevalence of use and a decline in the conditional prevalence of marijuana use disorders. The trend in marijuana use disorders was accounted for by a decrease in the rate of conduct problems among adolescents (e.g., fighting, stealing). CONCLUSION Past-year prevalence of marijuana use disorders among US adolescents declined by an estimated 24% over the 2002 to 2013 period. The decline may be related to trends toward lower rates of conduct problems. Identification of factors responsible for the reduction in conduct problems could inform interventions targeting both conduct problems and marijuana use disorders.
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Spitznagel EL, Bommarito K, Madden T, Olsen MA, Subramaniam H, Peipert JF, Bierut LJ. Maternal age and risk of labor and delivery complications. Matern Child Health J 2016; 19:1202-11. [PMID: 25366100 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-014-1624-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We utilized an updated nationally representative database to examine associations between maternal age and prevalence of maternal morbidity during complications of labor and delivery. We used hospital inpatient billing data from the 2009 United States Nationwide Inpatient Sample, part of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. To determine whether the likelihood that maternal morbidity during complications of labor and delivery differed among age groups, separate logistic regression models were run for each complication. Age was the main independent variable of interest. In analyses that controlled for demographics and clinical confounders, we found that complications with the highest odds among women, 11-18 years of age, compared to 25-29 year old women, included preterm delivery, chorioamnionitis, endometritis, and mild preeclampsia. Pregnant women who were 15-19 years old had greater odds for severe preeclampsia, eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, poor fetal growth, and fetal distress. Pregnant women who were ≥35 years old had greater odds for preterm delivery, hypertension, superimposed preeclampsia, severe preeclampsia, and decreased risk for chorioamnionitis. Older women (≥40 years old) had increased odds for mild preeclampsia, fetal distress, and poor fetal growth. Our findings underscore the need for pregnant women to be aware of the risks associated with extremes of age so that they can watch for signs and symptoms of such complications.
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- Patricia A Cavazos-Rehg
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8134, 660 South Euclid, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA,
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Housten AJ, Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Spitznagel EL, Chaloupka FJ, Grucza R, Johnston LD, O'Malley PM, Bierut LJ. Selected State Policies and Associations With Alcohol Use Behaviors and Risky Driving Behaviors Among Youth: Findings from Monitoring the Future Study. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2016; 40:1030-6. [PMID: 27018985 DOI: 10.1111/acer.13041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Effective policies that can reduce alcohol use behaviors and impaired driving among young people at a population level are needed. Graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws increase the driving privileges of young novice drivers as they age and gain more driving experience. In this study, we seek to determine the effects of GDLs on risky driving behaviors of youth and to assess if GDLs have an unintended effect on underage drinking behaviors. METHODS We utilized 2000 to 2013 data on 12th grade students from the Monitoring the Future (MTF) study, an ongoing, annual national survey (since 1975) that studies the substance use behaviors of adolescents, as well as data on GDL laws obtained via the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). We conducted a series of regular logistic regression models that included fixed effects for year and state, and adjusted for demographic characteristics, school characteristics, and other state alcohol policies. RESULTS Total weighted sample size was 129,289 12th graders. Past month alcohol use and binge drinking (i.e., ≥5 drinks on one occasion) in the past 2 weeks were 45 and 26%, respectively. Seventeen percent of respondents reported riding with a driver who drank alcohol. Nearly 12% reported driving in the past 2 weeks after drinking alcohol, and 7% reported driving after binge drinking. Over half of the students lived in a state with a "good" GDL law. The logistic regression models suggest a link between restrictive GDL policies and a reduction of alcohol use behaviors and risky driving behaviors among youth. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that the effects of GDLs extend beyond driving-related risks and into other drinking-related behaviors that pose immediate or delayed health risks for young people. We speculate that GDLs may dictate social norms and expectations for youth risk behaviors, and should be maximized throughout the United States.
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Economics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Richard A. Grucza
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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This study examines depression-related chatter on Twitter to glean insight into social networking about mental health. We assessed themes of a random sample (n=2,000) of depression-related tweets (sent 4-11 to 5-4-14). Tweets were coded for expression of DSM-5 symptoms for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Supportive or helpful tweets about depression was the most common theme (n=787, 40%), closely followed by disclosing feelings of depression (n=625; 32%). Two-thirds of tweets revealed one or more symptoms for the diagnosis of MDD and/or communicated thoughts or ideas that were consistent with struggles with depression after accounting for tweets that mentioned depression trivially. Health professionals can use our findings to tailor and target prevention and awareness messages to those Twitter users in need.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Bierut LJ. "Hey Everyone, I'm Drunk." An Evaluation of Drinking-Related Twitter Chatter. J Stud Alcohol Drugs 2015; 76:635-43. [PMID: 26098041 DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2015.76.635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The promotion of drinking behaviors correlates with increased drinking behaviors and intent to drink, especially when peers are the promotion source. Similarly, online displays of peer drinking behaviors have been described as a potential type of peer pressure that might lead to alcohol misuse when the peers to whom individuals feel attached value such behaviors. Social media messages about drinking behaviors on Twitter (a popular social media platform among young people) are common but understudied. In response, and given that drinking alcohol is a widespread activity among young people, we examined Twitter chatter about drinking. METHOD Tweets containing alcohol- or drinking-related keywords were collected from March 13 to April 11, 2014. We assessed a random sample (n = 5,000) of the most influential Tweets for sentiment, theme, and source. RESULTS Most alcohol-related Tweets reflected a positive sentiment toward alcohol use, with pro-alcohol Tweets outnumbering anti-alcohol Tweets by a factor of more than 10. The most common themes of pro-drinking Tweets included references to frequent or heavy drinking behaviors and wanting/needing/planning to drink alcohol. The most common sources of pro-alcohol Tweets were organic (i.e., noncommercial). CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the need for online prevention messages about drinking to counter the strong pro-alcohol presence on Twitter. However, to enhance the impact of anti-drinking messages on Twitter, it may be prudent for such Tweets to be sent by individuals who are widely followed on Twitter and during times when heavy drinking is more likely to occur (i.e., weekends, holidays).
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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BACKGROUND Potential harms associated with hookah smoking are largely unrecognized and it is emerging as a trendy behavior. To help inform policy and preventive interventions, we used responses from a population survey of US adults to examine risk factors associated with hookah involvement. METHOD An online survey of 17 522 US adults was conducted in 2013. The nationally representative sample was drawn from GfK Group's KnowledgePanel plus off-panel recruitment. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the relationships between tobacco use patterns across multiple products (cigarettes, cigars, and dissolvables), perceived harms towards regular pipe/hookah use, and demographic characteristics with hookah involvement (never used, ever used with/without reusing intent). RESULT Nearly one in five (16%) of the respondents had smoked hookah at least once in their life ("ever users"). Ever users of hookah were at higher risk of having used cigarettes, cigars, and dissolvable tobacco products (all P < .01). Odds for hookah use were greater for those who perceived regular pipe/hookah use as less dangerous (P < .05). Odds for hookah involvement were higher among young adults (P < .001), individuals with higher educational attainment (P < .01), and Hispanics/Latinos (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Information about the public health harms associated with hookah smoking should be delivered to individuals at-risk for hookah smoking. It is likely that misconceptions about the safety of hookah smoking could be driving, at least in-part, its increase in popularity.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Grucza RA, Hur M, Agrawal A, Krauss MJ, Plunk AD, Cavazos-Rehg PA, Chaloupka FJ, Bierut LJ. Erratum to "A reexamination of medical marijuana policies in relation to suicide risk" [Drug Alcohol Depend. 152 (2015) 68-72]. Drug Alcohol Depend 2015; 156:316. [PMID: 28965978 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Richard A Grucza
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Krauss MJ, Sowles SJ, Mylvaganam S, Zewdie K, Bierut LJ, Cavazos-Rehg PA. Displays of dabbing marijuana extracts on YouTube. Drug Alcohol Depend 2015; 155:45-51. [PMID: 26347408 PMCID: PMC4591851 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dabbing involves heating marijuana extracts to a high temperature and inhaling the vapor. Little is known about this new method of using marijuana. YouTube, the most popular platform for sharing online videos, may be a go-to resource for individuals interested in learning about dabbing. Our objective was to explore the content of dabbing-related videos on YouTube. METHODS We searched for dabbing-related videos on YouTube using the search terms "dabbing" and "dabs" on January 22, 2015. For each term, videos were sorted by relevance and view count. A sample of 116 dabbing videos were viewed and coded for content. RESULTS The 116 videos (published by 75 unique channels) had a total of 9,545,482 views. Most (76%) of the channels had a specific focus on marijuana and 23% were located in California. Eighty-nine percent of the videos showed at least one person dabbing, and 61% of these showed someone dabbing repeatedly. Most dabbers were male (67%) and many appeared to be >25 years old (42%). Approximately 34% of the videos contained a product review, 28% provided instructions on dabbing or other educational information, and 21% contained at least a brief cautionary message. Over half (54%) of the videos referenced medical marijuana, and only 20% of the videos had an age-restriction. CONCLUSIONS Dabbing-related videos are easily found and can be readily viewed on YouTube. As marijuana use becomes more accepted by the general population, the popularity of dabbing-related videos could increase, potentially normalizing this potent form of marijuana use.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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Grucza RA, Hur M, Agrawal A, Krauss MJ, Plunk AD, Cavazos-Rehg PA, Chaloupka FJ, Bierut LJ. Medical Marijuana Laws and Suicide. Am J Public Health 2015; 105:e3. [PMID: 26066919 PMCID: PMC4504326 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2015.302745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Richard A Grucza
- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Richard A. Grucza, Michael Hur, Arpana Agrawal, Melissa J. Krauss, and Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg are with the Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Laura J. Bierut is with the Department of Psychiatry and the Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Andrew D. Plunk is with the Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk. Frank J. Chaloupka is with the Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
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Introduction Hookah smoking is becoming increasingly popular among young adults and is often perceived as less harmful than cigarette use. Prior studies show that it is common for youth and young adults to network about substance use behaviors on social media. Social media messages about hookah could influence its use among young people. We explored normalization or discouragement of hookah smoking, and other common messages about hookah on Twitter. Methods From the full stream of tweets posted on Twitter from April 12, 2014, to May 10, 2014 (approximately 14.5 billion tweets), all tweets containing the terms hookah, hooka, shisha, or sheesha were collected (n = 358,523). The hookah tweets from Twitter users (tweeters) with high influence and followers were identified (n = 39,824) and a random sample of 5,000 tweets was taken (13% of tweets with high influence and followers). The sample of tweets was qualitatively coded for normalization (ie, makes hookah smoking seem common and normal or portrays positive experiences with smoking hookah) or discouragement of hookah smoking, and other common themes using crowdsourcing. Results Approximately 87% of the sample of tweets normalized hookah use, and 7% were against hookah or discouraged its use. Nearly half (46%) of tweets that normalized hookah indicated that the tweeter was smoking hookah or wanted to smoke hookah, and 19% were advertisements/promotions for hookah bars or products. Conclusion Educational campaigns about health harms from hookah use and policy changes regarding smoke-free air laws and tobacco advertising on the Internet may be useful to help offset the influence of pro-hookah messages seen on social media.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Ave, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Child Health Behavior and Development, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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Grucza RA, Hur M, Agrawal A, Krauss MJ, Plunk AD, Cavazos-Rehg PA, Chaloupka FJ, Bierut LJ. A reexamination of medical marijuana policies in relation to suicide risk. Drug Alcohol Depend 2015; 152:68-72. [PMID: 25979644 PMCID: PMC4459507 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Previous research has suggested that medical marijuana policies lead to reductions in suicide rates. In this study, we further investigate the association between these policies and within-state changes in suicide risk. METHODS Data on suicide deaths (n=662,993) from the National Vital Statistics System Multiple Cause of Death files were combined with living population data. Fixed-effects regression methods were employed to control for state differences in suicide rates and national and state secular trends. Analyses extended prior research that suggested a protective effect of medical marijuana policies by incorporating newer data and additional covariates. RESULTS After adjustment for race/ethnicity, tobacco control policies, and other covariates, we found no association between medical marijuana policy and suicide risk in the population ages 15 and older (OR=1.000; 95% CI: 0.956, 1.045; p=0.98), among men overall (OR=0.996; 95% CI: 0.951, 1.043; p=0.87) or for any other age-by-sex groups. CONCLUSION We find no statistically significant association between medical marijuana policy and suicide risk. These results contradict prior analyses which did not control for race/ethnicity and certain state characteristics such as tobacco control policies. Failure to control for these factors in future analyses would likely bias estimates of the associations between medical marijuana policy and health outcomes.
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- Richard A Grucza
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Economics and Health Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Krauss MJ, Cavazos-Rehg PA, Agrawal A, Bierut LJ, Grucza RA. Long-term effects of minimum legal drinking age laws on marijuana and other illicit drug use in adulthood. Drug Alcohol Depend 2015; 149:173-9. [PMID: 25707705 PMCID: PMC4361331 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 01/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to permissive minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) laws (ability to purchase alcohol <21 years) during adolescence can have long-term effects, including heavy alcohol use or alcohol use disorders as adults. We examined whether exposure to permissive MLDA laws during adolescence has long-term effects on illicit drug use and disorders in adulthood. METHODS Participants from the 2004-2012 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) were linked with historical state MLDA laws. Participants born in 1949-1972 (age 31-63 years at observation, n = 110,300) were analyzed because they came of legal age for alcohol purchase when changes occurred in state MLDA laws. Logistic regression was used to model drug use measures as a function of exposure to permissive MLDA during adolescence, adjusting for state and birth-year fixed effects, demographics, and salient state characteristics. RESULTS Rates of past month use, past year use, and abuse/dependence of marijuana were 4.7%, 7.8%, and 1.2%, respectively. Rates of past month use, past year use, and abuse/dependence of illicit drugs other than marijuana were 2.9%, 6.2%, and 0.7%, respectively. Among the full sample, exposure to permissive MLDA laws was not significantly associated with drug use or abuse/dependence in adulthood. Men exposed to permissive MLDA laws were at 20% increased odds of past year illicit drug use (aOR 1.20, 95% CI 1.09-1.32). CONCLUSIONS Restricting alcohol access during adolescence did not increase long-term drug use. Allowing the purchase of alcohol among those less than 21 years of age could increase the risk of drug use later in life.
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- Melissa J Krauss
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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Cavazos-Rehg PA, Krauss MJ, Kim Y, Emery SL. Risk Factors Associated With Hookah Use. Nicotine Tob Res 2015; 17:1482-90. [PMID: 25646349 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntv029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Accepted: 01/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Potential harms associated with hookah smoking are largely unrecognized and it is emerging as a trendy behavior. To help inform policy and preventive interventions, we used responses from a population survey of US adults to examine risk factors associated with hookah involvement. METHOD An online survey of 17 522 US adults was conducted in 2013. The nationally representative sample was drawn from GfK Group's KnowledgePanel plus off-panel recruitment. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the relationships between tobacco use patterns across multiple products (cigarettes, cigars, and dissolvables), perceived harms towards regular pipe/hookah use, and demographic characteristics with hookah involvement (never used, ever used with/without reusing intent). RESULT Nearly one in five (16%) of the respondents had smoked hookah at least once in their life ("ever users"). Ever users of hookah were at higher risk of having used cigarettes, cigars, and dissolvable tobacco products (all P < .01). Odds for hookah use were greater for those who perceived regular pipe/hookah use as less dangerous (P < .05). Odds for hookah involvement were higher among young adults (P < .001), individuals with higher educational attainment (P < .01), and Hispanics/Latinos (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Information about the public health harms associated with hookah smoking should be delivered to individuals at-risk for hookah smoking. It is likely that misconceptions about the safety of hookah smoking could be driving, at least in-part, its increase in popularity.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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