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This scoping review examines the cultural adaptations of substance use disorder (SUD) treatments for Latinx communities. It identifies key justifications for adaptation, processes used to tailor interventions, specific cultural modifications...  Read More

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Patterns of Cannabis and Alcohol Co-Use  New 1 credit

Substitution Versus Complementary Effects

This review explores the co-use of alcohol and cannabis, focusing on whether cannabis acts as a substitute (reducing alcohol use) or a complement (enhancing alcohol consumption). It synthesizes evidence from...  Read More

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Addiction and the Brain  New 1.25 credits

Development Not Disease

This article critically examines the brain disease model of addiction and proposes an alternative developmental-learning framework. The author argues that addiction results from neuroplastic changes similar to those seen in...  Read More

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Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders  New 1 credit

a qualitative exploration

This study explores the impact of stigmatizing imagery associated with substance use disorders (SUD) and its influence on individuals with lived experience. Through qualitative methods, researchers identified images that reinforce...  Read More

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Meeting of Minds Around Food Addiction  New 1.5 credits

Insights from Addiction Medicine, Nutrition, Psychology, and Neurosciences

This review explores the emerging concept of food addiction (FA) from the perspectives of addiction medicine, nutrition, psychology, and behavioral neurosciences. It highlights how FA, though not officially recognized as...  Read More

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Problematic Opioid Use Among Older Adults 1 credit

Epidemiology, Adverse Outcomes and Treatment Considerations

This article summarizes research on older adults affected by problematic opioid use, with both illicit and prescription opioids. It outlines adverse effects, risk factors, as well as available treatment options....  Read More

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The article titled "Influence of anxious attachment on the relationship between primary emotions and substance-related addictive behaviors" by Jürgen Fuchshuber et al. investigates the role of anxious attachment in mediating...  Read More

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Risky Drinking in Adolescents and Emerging Adults 1 credit

Differences Among Individuals Using Alcohol Only versus Polysubstance Use

The article investigates how various factors such as motives, protective behavioral strategies, and mental health symptoms differ among youth engaged in risky drinking. This study compares individuals who consume only...  Read More

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Childhood Trauma Personality and Substance Use Disorder: 1.75 credits

The Development of a Neuropsychoanalytic Addiction Model

The article explores the neuropsychoanalytic approach to understanding substance use disorder (SUD) by examining the role of childhood trauma, personality structure, and primary emotional systems in addiction development. By integrating...  Read More

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This study, titled "Reconsidering the roots, structure, and implications of gambling motives: An integrative approach," examines the multifaceted motives driving gambling behaviors among regular and disordered gamblers. Using a data-driven...  Read More

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The article explores the processes of addiction substitution and concurrent recovery among individuals recovering from gambling disorder. Through a mixed-method study involving semi-structured interviews with 185 participants, the study examines...  Read More

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The article provides an in-depth analysis of factors influencing gambling behavior among older adults. Through a scoping review of existing literature, the authors aim to identify the individual, socio-cultural, environmental,...  Read More

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The article explores an integrative approach to treating addiction by using Schema Therapy (ST). The article proposes that addictive disorders are best addressed by treating them alongside comorbid conditions such...  Read More

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This article presents an in-depth exploration of substance use treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness, highlighting the complex interplay between addiction, mental health, and the lack of stable housing. It reviews...  Read More

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The Role of Attachment in Poly-Drug Use Disorder: 1.5 credits

An Overview of the Literature, Recent Findings and Clinical Implications

This intermediate and advanced-level course is designed for addiction professionals looking to expand their knowledge of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the latest...  Read More

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Structural Racism and Reflections from Latinx Heavy Drinkers: 1.25 credits

Impact on Mental Health and Alcohol Use

The article "Structural Racism and Reflections from Latinx Heavy Drinkers: Impact on Mental Health and Alcohol Use" explores the relationship between structural racism and its effects on mental health and...  Read More

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The study investigated the mental health impacts of tobacco and cannabis use among 53,843 US adults. Data were collected via online surveys from 2020 to 2022, focusing on four groups:...  Read More

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This study investigates the roles of stress, cognitive function, and emotional (affective) responses as mechanisms contributing to opioid misuse in individuals with a history of interpersonal trauma, such as intimate...  Read More

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The article examines how negative reinforcement mechanisms contribute to methamphetamine use disorder. It reviews evidence from subjective experience, behavioral studies, neuroimaging, and event-related potentials to understand the processes that maintain...  Read More

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This review explores the pathways linking child maltreatment to the development of substance use and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) using a developmental psychopathology framework. It outlines various vulnerabilities associated with...  Read More

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