Browsing by Subject "alcohol"

Adolescent Executive Dysfunction in Daily Life: Relationships to Risks, Brain Structure and Substance Use.

Clark, Duncan B; Chung, Tammy; Martin, Christopher S; Hasler, Brant P; Fitzgerald, Douglas H; Luna, Beatriz; Brown, Sandra A; ... (18 authors) (Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 2017-01)

During adolescence, problems reflecting cognitive, behavioral and affective dysregulation, such as inattention and emotional dyscontrol, have been observed to be associated with substance use disorder (SUD) risks and outcomes. ...

Attitudes Toward Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Among Women Recruited From Alcohol-Serving Venues in Cape Town, South Africa: A Mixed-Methods Study

Fletcher, Olivia Victoria (2017)

Background: The Western Cape Province of South Africa has one of the highest documented rates of FASD globally. In order to establish FASD prevention interventions that can effectively reach women in this high-risk population, ...

Brain mechanisms of Change in Addictions Treatment: Models, Methods, and Emerging Findings.

Chung, Tammy; Noronha, Antonio; Carroll, Kathleen M; Potenza, Marc N; Hutchison, Kent; Calhoun, Vince D; Gabrieli, John DE; ... (16 authors) (Curr Addict Rep, 2016-09)

Increased understanding of "how" and "for whom" treatment works at the level of the brain has potential to transform addictions treatment through the development of innovative neuroscience-informed interventions. The 2015 ...

For better or for worse: Spousal concordance in health behavior change

Falba, Tracy; Sindelar, Jody L (2008-02)

Objective. This study examines the degree to which a married individual’s health habits and use of preventive medical care are influenced by his or her spouse’s behaviors. Study Design. Using longitudinal data on individuals ...

Old Duke New Duke: A report to the President

Willimon, William H. (2007-01-22)

Perceptions of Drinking and Drink Driving: a Mixed Method Study Assessing Risky Behavior Among Injury Patients and the Factors Influencing Drink Driving in Moshi, Tanzania

El-Gabri, Deena (2017)

Alcohol is a leading risk factor for injury. Road traffic injuries are a leading killer, but perceptions of drinking and drink driving in Tanzania are unclear. This research aims to define how perceptions of drinking influence ...

Recent and active problematic substance use among primary care patients: Results from the alcohol, smoking, and substance involvement screening test in a multisite study.

John, William S; Zhu, He; Greenblatt, Lawrence H; Wu, Li-Tzy (Substance abuse, 2021-04-02)

Background: Primary care settings provide salient opportunities for identifying patients with problematic substance use and addressing unmet treatment need. The aim of this study was to examine the extent and correlates ...