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Addressing substance use and mental illness among Quinault Indian Nation adolescents and young adults: community perspectives on community and cultural connection
Addictology 8 min.
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people continue to foster intergenerational strength and resilience from within their communities. AI/AN communities also continue to face disproportionate impacts from harms related to substance use and mental illness. Related to historical and present-day traumas...
Health information addiction and older adults’ health product purchases: the mediating role of perceived illness severity and social support
Addictology 7 min.
The rapid penetration of the Internet into the daily lives of older adults in China has led to their increased exposure to online health information [1]. While beneficial, such exposure also carries risks such as health information addiction [2]. Characterized by excessive seeking and dependence on health-related...
Dermatological manifestations among inpatients with substance use disorders: a comparative study of individuals with alcohol and drug use
Addictology 6 min.
Substance use disorders (SUDs), encompassing both alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the misuse of other psychoactive drugs, represent a major public health concern worldwide [1]. Recent global trends indicate a steady increase in the prevalence of substance use, particularly among younger populations [2,...
Exploring a mutation-based signature to predict the benefits of immune checkpoint inhibitors in oncogene-addicted subsets of non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective study
Addictology 6 min.
Advancements in immunotherapy have led to a paradigm shift in cancer treatment. By stimulating host T cells to eliminate cancer cells, immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy confers promising survival advantages to patients across multiple cancer types, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)...
Substance use disorders: A practical guide for new nurses.
Addictology 1 min.
Substance abuse disorders are mental health conditions where people use alcohol, drugs, or other substances in a way that harms their daily lives. As a nurse, your ability to help patients take their first steps toward recovery is paramount....
