What is the prevalence and risk of cannabis use disorders among people who use cannabis? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background and Aims We aim to quantify the prevalence and risk of having a
cannabis use disorder (CUD), cannabis abuse (CA) or cannabis dependence (CD) among …
cannabis use disorder (CUD), cannabis abuse (CA) or cannabis dependence (CD) among …
Substance abuse among older adults
The initial wave of the baby boom generation turned 65 years old in 2011, a generation that
comprises 30% of the total US population. 1 The size of this generation and their longer life …
comprises 30% of the total US population. 1 The size of this generation and their longer life …
Benzodiazepine use and misuse among adults in the United States
Objective: Goals were to determine the prevalence of benzodiazepine use (as prescribed
and misuse), characterize misuse, and examine variation by age. Methods: A cross …
and misuse), characterize misuse, and examine variation by age. Methods: A cross …
[HTML][HTML] Substance use disorders and COVID-19: multi-faceted problems which require multi-pronged solutions
WB Jemberie, J Stewart Williams, M Eriksson… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
COVID-19 shocked health and economic systems leaving millions of people without
employment and safety nets. The pandemic disproportionately affects people with substance …
employment and safety nets. The pandemic disproportionately affects people with substance …
Optimal preoperative assessment of the geriatric surgical patient: a best practices guideline from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality …
The population of the United States (US) is growing and aging. The US Census Bureau
projects that the number of Americans age 65 years and older will more than double …
projects that the number of Americans age 65 years and older will more than double …
Older patients in the emergency department: a review
N Samaras, T Chevalley, D Samaras, G Gold - Annals of emergency …, 2010 - Elsevier
Older patients account for up to a quarter of all emergency department (ED) visits. Atypical
clinical presentation of illness, a high prevalence of cognitive disorders, and the presence of …
clinical presentation of illness, a high prevalence of cognitive disorders, and the presence of …
Demographic trends among older cannabis users in the United States, 2006–13
Abstract Background and Aims The ageing US population is providing an unprecedented
population of older adults who use recreational drugs. We aimed to estimate the trends in …
population of older adults who use recreational drugs. We aimed to estimate the trends in …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with alcohol use disorder and associated risk factors for relapse
K Yazdi, I Fuchs-Leitner, J Rosenleitner… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: The impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups like
patients suffering from substance use disorders is expected to be tremendous, and …
patients suffering from substance use disorders is expected to be tremendous, and …
[HTML][HTML] Mental health outcomes associated with the use of amphetamines: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The use of amphetamines is a global public health concern. We summarise
global data on use of amphetamines and mental health outcomes. Methods A systematic …
global data on use of amphetamines and mental health outcomes. Methods A systematic …
Illicit and nonmedical drug use among older adults: a review
Objective: Substance abuse among older adults is a looming public health concern. The
number of Americans aged 50+ years with a substance use disorder is projected to double …
number of Americans aged 50+ years with a substance use disorder is projected to double …