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Courses created by Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591

Courses created by Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591

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The article provides an in-depth analysis of factors influencing gambling behavior among older adults. Through a scoping review of existing literature, the authors aim to identify the individual, socio-cultural, environmental,...  Read More

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The article explores an integrative approach to treating addiction by using Schema Therapy (ST). The article proposes that addictive disorders are best addressed by treating them alongside comorbid conditions such...  Read More

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The article presents a cluster-randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of three formats for delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to significant others (CSOs) of individuals with alcohol use disorder...  Read More

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This article focuses on addressing the opioid overdose crisis in Oconee County, a rural area in northwest South Carolina. The research investigates demographic and attitudinal factors influencing community support for...  Read More

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The study investigated the mental health impacts of tobacco and cannabis use among 53,843 US adults. Data were collected via online surveys from 2020 to 2022, focusing on four groups:...  Read More

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The article investigates the barriers and facilitators to engagement in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment among marginalized populations, particularly focusing on women and racial/ethnic minorities, who have higher dropout rates....  Read More

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Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: 1 credit

A Distillation of a 2020 Cochrane Review for Clinicians and Policy Makers

This article provides a comprehensive review of the effectiveness and cost-benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and clinically delivered 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) interventions for alcohol use disorder (AUD). The review consolidates...  Read More

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The study investigates how employment-related stressors—such as unemployment, financial issues, criminal history, overworking, and workplace conflict—negatively impact both couple adjustment and addictive behaviors. Through a thematic analysis of case notes...  Read More

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The article examines how negative reinforcement mechanisms contribute to methamphetamine use disorder. It reviews evidence from subjective experience, behavioral studies, neuroimaging, and event-related potentials to understand the processes that maintain...  Read More

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This review explores the pathways linking child maltreatment to the development of substance use and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) using a developmental psychopathology framework. It outlines various vulnerabilities associated with...  Read More

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The article systematically examines various opioid-related interventions provided to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) before, during, and after incarceration. The review synthesizes findings from 46 studies across different regions...  Read More

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Addiction and Autonomy: 1.75 credits

Why emotional dysregulation in additional impairs autonomy and why it matters

This article explores the relationship between addiction, emotional dysregulation, and autonomy. It challenges the prevailing view that addiction impairs autonomy only when addicts consume drugs against their will. Instead, it...  Read More

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This article addresses the emerging public health crisis of alcohol misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States, focusing on recent increases in binge drinking, heavy drinking, and...  Read More

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Behavioral Addiction from the Asian Americans Perspective: 1.25 credits

Exploration of Public and Help-Seeking Stigma

This study investigates how stigma affects Asian Americans willingness to seek mental health services, focusing on addictive behaviors like gambling and internet gaming. Through an online survey of 431 participants...  Read More

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This statistically heavy meta-analysis examines the impact of significant-other involvement in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatments compared to individually-based therapies. The study screened 4,901 records and analyzed data from 16...  Read More

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In this pilot study, the feasibility of implementing a digital and remotely delivered Measurement-Based Care (MBC) system into substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a community setting was evaluated. The...  Read More

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A Developmental Model of Addictions: 1 credit

Integrating neurobiological and psychodynamic theories through the lens of attachment

The article presents a comprehensive review that seeks to bridge neurobiological and psychodynamic perspectives on addiction, particularly through the lens of attachment theory. The authors discuss how neurobiological changes resulting...  Read More

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The article provides an in-depth exploration of various neurobiological models that explain the mechanisms underlying addiction. Authored by Carmen Ferrer-Pérez, Sandra Montagud-Romero, and María Carmen Blanco-Gandía, the review traces the...  Read More

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Addiction As a Brain Disease Revised: 1 credit

why it still matters, and the need for consilience

The article provides an updated perspective on the widely debated view of addiction as a brain disease. The authors, Markus Heilig and colleagues, address the criticisms that have emerged against...  Read More

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This publication is a product of the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) and informed by the Communities That HEAL (CTH) Intervention Manual and integral contributions from research and community partners across...  Read More

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