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Alcohol treatment discussions and clinical outcomes among patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis
BackgroundAlcohol cessation is the cornerstone of treatment for alcohol-related cirrhosis. This study evaluated associations between medical...
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No difference in COVID-19 treatment outcomes among current methamphetamine, cannabis and alcohol users
BackgroundPoor outcomes of COVID-19 have been reported in older males with medical comorbidities including substance use disorder. However, it is...
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Alcohol and Alcohol-related Diseases
Alcohol is one of the major risk factors for negative health outcomes worldwide. It accounts for more than 60 alcohol-related diseases, ranging from...
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Internet-delivered therapy for alcohol misuse: engagement, satisfaction, and outcomes when patients select their preference for therapist- or self-guided treatment
BackgroundAlcohol misuse is common and causes substantial harm. Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) is effective in reducing...
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Treatment of alcohol use disorder in patients with alcohol-associated liver disease: Innovative approaches and a call to action
Alcohol-associated liver disease is currently the leading cause of liver transplantation and liver deaths both in Europe and the United States....
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Clinical and Background Risk Factors Affecting Dropouts from Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: a 25-Year Retrospective Study
This study analyses variables as predictors for both positive outcomes and dropout in undergoing inpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD)....
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Predictors of treatment outcome for individuals with alcohol use disorder with a goal of controlled drinking
BackgroundResearch is lacking on predictors of outcome for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) with a goal of controlled drinking (CD). The...
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The impact of disinvestment on alcohol and drug treatment delivery and outcomes: a systematic review
BackgroundIn the context of substantial financial disinvestment from alcohol and drug treatment services in England, our aim was to review the...
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Treatment Referrals Post-prohibition of Alcohol Exclusion Laws: Evidence from Colorado and Illinois
BackgroundIndividuals with alcohol-related disorders often encounter barriers to accessing treatment. One potential barrier is the state alcohol...
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Public stigma and treatment preferences for alcohol use disorders
BackgroundAlcohol use disorders (AUD) are among the most highly stigmatized medical conditions. Only a minority of individuals with AUD seek...
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The Effect of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol on Prescriptions for Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: A Controlled Interrupted Time Series Analysis
In 2018, Scotland introduced a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol to reduce alcohol-related harms. We aimed to study the association between MUP...
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Addiction Consult Service and Inpatient Outcomes Among Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder
BackgroundAlcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most prevalent substance use disorder, but evidence-based medications to treat AUD (MAUD), including...
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Heavy Alcohol Use and HIV Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Pain
Pain and heavy alcohol consumption are prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), each contributing to impaired functioning and diminished...
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Assertive community treatment for high-utilizing alcohol misuse patients: a before-and-after cohort study protocol
BackgroundThe challenge posed by Alcohol-Related Frequent Attenders (ARFAs) in Emergency Departments (EDs) is growing in Singapore, marked by limited...
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Predictors of unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Brazil: an analysis of 259,484 patient records
IntroductionTuberculosis (TB) causes over 1 million deaths annually. Providing effective treatment is a key strategy for reducing TB deaths. In this...
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Designing clinical trials to address alcohol use and alcohol-associated liver disease: an expert panel Consensus Statement
Most patients with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) engage in heavy drinking defined as 4 or more drinks per day (56 g) or 8 (112 g) or more...
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Predictive values of tumor necrosis factor-α for depression treatment outcomes: effect modification by hazardous alcohol consumption
Inflammation is potentially associated with poor antidepressant treatment outcomes. Pro-inflammatory cytokines are influenced by hazardous alcohol...
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Psychotherapeutic Interventions in Clinical Trials of Psychedelics for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Purpose of ReviewAlcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder in the USA, with a considerable burden of disease. In recent...
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Development and Validation of a Simple Risk Calculator for Alcohol-Related Adverse Outcomes: Results from a Composite Scale Approach in a Nationally Representative Sample
We tested how 5 simple variables, routinely collected in primary care (i.e., the 3 AUDIT-C items, age, and sex), could constitute a...
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Promoting alcohol treatment engagement post-hospitalization with brief intervention, medications and CBT4CBT: protocol for a randomized clinical trial in a diverse patient population
BackgroundAlcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly causes hospitalization, particularly for individuals disproportionately impacted by structural racism...
