Cannabis retailer marketing strategies and regulatory compliance: A surveillance study of retailers in 5 US cities

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 143, P. 107696 - 107696

Published: March 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Numerical treatment of stochastic and deterministic alcohol drinker dynamics with Euler–Maruyama method

Modern Physics Letters B, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 5, 2024

Alcohol abuse is a substantial cause of various health and societal issues, as well significant factor in global disease. Once alcohol consumed the gastrointestinal tract, it undergoes metabolism liver lungs. In this investigation, nonlinear deterministic stochastic differential frameworks are analyzed numerically to predict dynamic evolution virus drinker model. The framework for apprehending drinking patterns categorized into three distinct groups: susceptible population, risk drinkers, moderate drinkers. approximate solution each population group determined by exhaustively creating scenarios that vary probability ratio infection individuals who do not consume alcohol, increasing rate consumption, at which transition from acute chronic categories, new non-drinking consumers attracted, death affecting sociability heavy overall rate. Euler–Maruyama approach Adams method utilized, respectively, determine solutions This study compares underscore their characteristics efficiency, achieved through comprehensive simulations in-depth analysis numerical outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Gender-informed and place-based harm reduction: exploring service offerings in Atlantic Canada

Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 20

Published: April 26, 2025

This research investigates the implementation and challenges of harm reduction strategies, emphasizing gender-informed approaches geographical disparities across Atlantic Canada. Despite compassionate principles aimed at minimizing adverse effects substance use, strategies face significant opposition from policymakers public. study uniquely contributes to field by examining intersection approaches, regional disparities, policy in services within Canada, an area that has received limited attention previous research. Gender-informed address unique risks faced different genders including differential impacts gender roles expectations. Tailored programs addressing mental health experiences violence trauma benefit women gender-diverse individuals. However, such are often concentrated urban centers, leaving gaps smaller provinces/territories rural settings Health social spending reductions have exacerbated inaccessibility holistic services. Time-limited pose a barrier, failing meet evolving needs pregnant parenting gender-expansive AFAB Strong collaborations place-based essential for equitable access well-being during pregnancy postnatally. Flexible, long-term support systems both parents children necessary, reduce common fears judgment, stigma, child welfare involvement deter people seeking care. An environmental scan community-based projects Canada was conducted. Environmental scans involve systematic process collecting, analyzing, interpreting information about organizations' internal external environments used inform programming. Data analysis using open focused coding revealed critical service provision as well notable improvements availability quality region. Findings indicate need gender-specific services, comprehensive continuum care, geographic distribution Addressing these through tailored, informed, inclusive can enhance effectiveness reduction, improving outcomes individuals, families, communities

Language: Английский

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Unmet need for alcohol use disorder treatment in reproductive-age females, with emphasis on pregnant and parenting populations in the United States: Findings from NSDUH 2015–2021

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. e0301810 - e0301810

Published: April 9, 2024

The negative effects of alcohol use can transmit intergenerational harm if disorder (AUD) occurs during pregnancy and/or while parenting a child. Prenatal exposure is the leading preventable cause congenital anomalies in USA, and heavy drinking women has been on rise, further accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic. This study describes most recent patterns past year AUD prevalence treatment among reproductive-aged women, with specific focus pregnant barriers to those affected. We analyzed data reproductive-age from National Survey Drug Use Health (2015–2021). used generalized linear models estimate ratios (PR) for 12-month its based DSM-V criteria. considered sociodemographic characteristics, including age, race/ethnicity, income, health insurance type, arrest history. Pregnant displayed lower risk (PR = 0.48, 95% CI:0.41–0.57; PR 0.5 CI:0.48–0.54, respectively) relative non-pregnant/non-parenting women. Excess was associated education (some college vs. graduates, 1.07, CI:1.01–1.13) history arrests 2.93, CI:2.67–3.21). There were no clear differences or status. Among AUD, higher individuals aged 35–49 years compared 18–25 1.6, CI: 1.19–2.14) enrolled Medicaid private 2.62, 95%CI:1.97–3.47). Financial not being priority frequently reported treatment. To promote well-being parents their children, healthcare providers should prioritize at risk. Decreasing stigma attached intensifying efforts educate about dangers may improve

Language: Английский

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Changes in online marketing and sales practices among non-medical cannabis retailers in 5 US cities, 2022 to 2023

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42, P. 102755 - 102755

Published: May 8, 2024

Given the evolving cannabis marketplace (e.g., products, marketing strategies), this study examined online practices over time. In 2022 and 2023, researchers assessed website content age verification, sales, delivery, warnings, ad content, promotional strategies) among 175 randomly-selected retailers' websites across 5 US cities (Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles [LA], California, n=∼35/city). Analyses compared data from vs. 2023 considered regulatory factors cities. Similar to 2022, in 76.6 % required verification for site entry, 85.1 used social media promotion, 90.9 offered sales (82.4 of which 34.6 delivery). There were significant (p < .05) decreases proportions indicating medical card requirements (27.4 15.4 %), purchase limits (59.4 47.4 health warnings (38.9 29.7 benefits (60 discounts/price promotions (92.6 86.3 %). differed ways reflecting whether state/local law allowed (>90 Denver, LA), (100 Denver Vegas), or (48–60 Seattle LA 20 elsewhere). Despite all sites prohibiting youth-oriented but Vegas claims, 30.3 posted targeting youth/young adults (LA = 8.1 74.2 %) claims (Seattle 27.0 71.0 Online retail presents risks access appeal minors, emphasizes benefits, uses price promotions, regardless restrictions, need greater efforts.

Language: Английский

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Adolescent sobriety under siege – an urgent call to protect children from alcohol harms

Journal of Hepatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Integrated Supports for Women and Girls Experiencing Substance Use and Complex Needs

Substance Abuse Research and Treatment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

There is strong research to support integrated and gender-sensitive harm reduction approaches for supporting women, girls, gender diverse people. For individuals who are pregnant, flexible treatment may be especially important. In this study, we report on an program in rural Canada designed pregnant people experiencing substance use other complex needs. Program data (N = 393) from the 2nd Floor Women's Recovery Centre (2nd Floor) at Lakeland Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) was analyzed with several aims. Study goals were (1) describe characteristics needs of clients, (2) identify factors associated completion, (3) a subset examine resources, wellbeing, social behavioral outcomes after treatment. Clients (Mage 27.4 years, range 15-64) presented medical mental health needs, experiences significant socioenvironmental adversity. However, almost two-thirds (63.4%) successfully completed program, which more likely clients had stable housing intake possible or confirmed diagnosis FASD. After treatment, reported high levels most connected care community resources. year contacted follow-up maintained connection resources notable improvements functioning. Many working volunteering, home environments, rates legal involvement substantially reduced, many actively caring their children. This study offers important findings inform future research, practice, policy wellbeing children, families, communities.

Language: Английский

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Inadequacy of Care: Importance of Raising Awareness in Clinical Practice

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 5 - 5

Published: Dec. 20, 2023

Prenatal alcohol exposure is one of the major avoidable causes developmental disruption and health abnormalities in children. Fetal spectrum disorders (FASDs), a significant consequence prenatal exposure, have gained more attention recently. This review aims to provide narrative approach scientific literature on history, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management FASDs. A search PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar online databases was conducted. The dates publications ranged from 2000 2023. FASD presentations tend persist into adulthood, which, combined with environmental factors, potentially lead secondary psychosocial problems disabilities. covers different aspects FASDs regarding concept umbrella term public health, somatic, psychiatric perspectives. remains an obstacle professionals, mental are underestimated. Its involves multi-disciplinary team, which varies according patient's individual needs. diagnosis not been sufficiently established tailored. Stigma, cultural contexts, knowledge gaps, heterogeneity manifestations barriers accurate diagnostic process. Further development early interventions elaboration complex treatment approaches needed.

Language: Английский

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Commentary on Luukkonen et al.: Policy possibilities for reducing public health harms related to pregnant people’s alcohol consumption

Addiction, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 118(5), P. 845 - 846

Published: Feb. 26, 2023

Public health harms from pregnant people’s alcohol consumption remain a persistent public challenge. Research suggests policies that single out drinking during pregnancy appear ineffective, but general population policies, such as those focusing on pricing, may have potential for reducing related to consumption. Despite decades of efforts by authorities, rates use and challenges [1-3]. However, recently researched promoted policy programmatic solutions—for example, pregnancy-specific warning signs or labels; screening brief interventions; preventing among women reproductive age who drink more heavily [4-6]—are the same approaches been around decades. In United States at least, states continue enact reporting requirements, defining child abuse/neglect [7], which previous research has found mostly ineffective possibly harmful [8]. Given state evidence, professionals policymakers be wondering what pursue alternatives. I offer following three recommendations. First, stop enacting and, where there are documented and/or ethical concerns, repeal them. Second, ask people consume their families communities they need in terms services, treatment policies. Then, develop, implement evaluate these community-informed using metrics success. Third, identify other types policies—for like regulating pricing availability—that relevant Luukkonen et al.’s paper is an excellent example well-designed study helps with third approach. This examines relationship between change prices birth outcomes Finland [9]. It finds increased adverse followed decrease prices, although this increase was not sustained. While clearly solution will eliminate consumption, [9] provides additional evidence support pattern findings small body literature examining outcomes. focus minimum legal policies; consistently improved associated higher ages [10, 11]. Sweden, availability strong beer supermarkets unrelated outcomes, significantly economic children were when effect [12, 13]. short, existing promising, quite limited. We rigorous al. relationships range policies—particularly effective overall [14, 15]—and harms. also understand how sustain effects changes seem only time-limited effects. What exciting about upon however, plausible. People do typically start discovering pregnancy. Instead, tend either reduce patterns had prior becoming [16, 17]. Therefore, drinking, especially heavier affect become pregnant. turn, would reduced. Should future confirm contribute reduced pregnancy, working improve them certainly face industry-related barriers [18], would, help move policymaking away grew war drugs politics rights [19]. extend findings, enhancing might accomplish long-standing goal reported publication supported US Department Health Human Services, National Institutes Health, Institute Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism, under award number R01AA023267. The content solely responsibility authors does necessarily represent official views Health. None. SR came up idea commentary, drafted it, revised it. Data sharing applicable article no new data created analyzed study.

Language: Английский

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Changes in the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs by pregnant women in Poland over the past 10 years

Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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