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Challenges of AI-generated stigmatizing language regarding substance use disorders
Addictology 1 min.
Stigmatizing language describing substance use behaviors in clinical documentation and in patient education materials can harm patients and their families. Recent literature has discouraged the use of stigmatizing language in treatment settings and medical documentation. However, large language models...
Psychosocial correlates of alcohol and substance use in college youth with type 1 diabetes
Addictology 1 min.
Adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases face unique challenges during the college years and may consume alcohol and other substances to cope with stressors. This study aimed to assess the patterns of substance use and to determine psychosocial correlates of these behaviors among college youth...
Patient perspectives on non‑traumatic painful upper‑extremity conditions, co-occurring risky substance use, and an integrated web-based mind–body intervention addressing both conditions
Addictology 1 min.
This study explored patient experiences with non-traumatic painful upper-extremity conditions (NPUCs) and co-occurring risky substance use and assessed perspectives on the acceptability and usability of Web-TIRELESS, an integrated web-based mind-body intervention addressing both conditions concurrently....
Teaching the next generation of physicians: Evaluating addiction medicine curriculum interventions across two U.S. Medical schools
Addictology 1 min.
Over 48 million Americans were diagnosed with a substance use disorder in 2023. However, only 4.5% of individuals with addiction received treatment. To effectively treat people with substance use disorders, comprehensive addiction medicine education should be required in all medical schools. This study...
