Background In clinical trials of pharmacotherapy for substance use, abstinence is the
primary endpoint accepted by regulatory agencies. However, this endpoint could be overly …

ABSTRACT A total of 852 participants attending 11 centers for addiction treatment in north
Italy following problems due to cocaine abuse between 1989 and 2013 were recruited. Two …

Background: The health burden of cannabis use in patients with other substance
dependencies is not fully understood. Objective: To assess the impact of cannabis use as …

Background Cocaine is the most commonly reported illicit stimulant used in the US, yet
limited research has examined recent changes in cocaine use patterns and co-occurring …

We conducted a study to characterize a population of cocaine users who were referred to a
state psychiatric institution, identify treatment problems including reasons for relapse, and …

Background In a recent paper, we reported the efficacy of a modular cognitive-behavioral
intervention for treating adolescents and adults with cannabis use disorders (CUD). In this …

Background Long-term and early-onset cannabis consumption are implicated in subsequent
substance-related problems. The aim of this follow-up study was to investigate whether …

Objective: Abstinence outcomes are typically prioritized in the treatment of cocaine use
disorder while ignoring patterns of low-frequency cocaine use. This study examined patterns …

Background There is a paucity of literature describing experiences and journey of
individuals with cocaine use disorder (CUD) and supporters who care for them. The aim of …

Objectives: Elevated mortality has been observed among individuals with opioid use
disorder (OUD) treated in addiction specialty clinics or programs. Information about OUD …