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Compiled by Peter Miller, Molly Jarvis and Louisa Strain [Addiction, UK]
An opportunistic survey of 15-16 year olds (n=9,833) in North West England was undertaken to determine alcohol consumption patterns, drink types consumed, drinking locations, methods of access and harms encountered [BMC Public Health, UK]
It is a challenge as well as an opportunity to respond to the thoughtful responses to our Common Standard essay [Addiction, UK]
The proposed Common Standard for Conflict of Interest raises a number of difficult practical and philosophical issues concerning how science progresses [Addiction, UK]
Unfortunately, some industries have been using scientific journals to disseminate biased science to defend its products for 100 years [Addiction, UK]
The standard is part of a broader trend towards the professionalization of the scientific publishing enterprise, and at the same time an attempt to deal with the growing influence of conflict of interest in addiction science [Editorial, Addiction, UK]
The ‘traffic light’ solution proposes a tariff of conflicts of interest according to the potential risk of significant bias [Addiction, UK]
The first 6 months of pharmacological or psychosocial treatment is associated with reduced heroin and crack cocaine use, but the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment is less pronounced for users of both drugs [Summary in Lancet, UK]
Our findings confirm that training of bystanders constitutes a valuable resource in the assessment and management of opiate overdoses that may not otherwise be recognised or addressed [Harm Reduction Journal Abstract, UK]
Qualitative studies alongside randomised controlled trials remain uncommon, even where relatively complex interventions are being evaluated {British Medical Journal, UK]
To evaluate cost-effectiveness of eight interventions for reducing alcohol-attributable harm and determine the optimal intervention mix [Addiction abstract, UK]
Compiled by Peter Miller, Molly Jarvis and Louisa Strain [Addiction, UK]
There is a growing epidemiological and clinical literature documenting the high prevalence of trauma and PTSD among people with SUD, particularly those who use opioids, sedatives or amphetamines [Addiction Editorial, UK]
Over a professional life-time he has made varied and fundamental contributions to the study of nicotine dependence – Michael sadly passed away in July [Addiction, UK]
Is it time to stop peddling the myth? [Editorial, British Medical Journal, UK]
News that the UK has one of the highest rates of underage drinking and teenage pregnancy in the industrialised world comes in the same week that the BMA calls for a ban on alcohol advertising because of its damaging effects on young people [British Medical Journal, UK]
The effectiveness of Making Alcoholics Anonymous [AA] Easier (MAAEZ ), a manual-guided intervention designed to help clients connect with individuals encountered in AA, was tested [Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment Abstract, USA]
Major changes in prescribing after the announcement of the withdrawal of co-proxamol have had a marked beneficial effect on poisoning mortality involving this drug, with little evidence of substitution of suicide method related to increased prescribing of other analgesics [British Medical Journal, UK]
Two scientists suggest that depression is not a malfunction, but a mental adaptation that brings certain cognitive advantages [Scientific American, USA]
The association between religiosity and decreased likelihood of a substance use disorder does not appear to be substantively mediated by either social support or mental health status [Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology Online, USA]
