2021
Treatment of substance use disorders among black and white adults: rates, correlates, and racial discrimination
Bommersbach TJ, Jegede O, Na PJ, Stefanovics EA, Rhee TG, Rosenheck RA. Treatment of substance use disorders among black and white adults: rates, correlates, and racial discrimination. Journal Of Addictive Diseases 2021, 40: 345-356. PMID: 34747323, DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2021.1997038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment receiptPast-year SUDCriminal justice involvementSUD treatmentWhite individualsWhite adultsMultivariate analysisBlack individualsIndependent differentiating factorsSubstance use disorder treatmentUse disorder treatmentSubstance use disordersNational Epidemiologic SurveyRelated Conditions-IIILow social supportJustice involvementClinical correlatesRacial groupsPsychiatric disordersPsychiatric treatmentUse disordersEpidemiologic SurveyDisorder treatmentBivariate analysisSociodemographic disadvantage
2019
Predictors of Post-Discharge Suicide Attempt Among Veterans Receiving Specialized Intensive Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Stefanovics EA, Rosenheck RA. Predictors of Post-Discharge Suicide Attempt Among Veterans Receiving Specialized Intensive Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2019, 80 PMID: 31412170, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.19m12745.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-discharge suicide attemptsPosttraumatic stress disorderSuicide attemptsAlcohol useSuicidal ideationStress disorderSubstance abuse comorbidityMultivariable logistic regressionNational program evaluation dataVeterans Health AdministrationAssociation of changesIntensive treatment programViolent behaviorBaseline characteristicsClinical correlatesUS veteransClinical changesIntensive treatmentHigh riskHealth AdministrationAdmissionBivariate analysisPTSD programTreatment programGreater riskAdverse Consequences of Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder Compared to Opioid Use Disorder Only
De Aquino JP, Sofuoglu M, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Adverse Consequences of Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder Compared to Opioid Use Disorder Only. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2019, 45: 527-537. PMID: 31112429, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2019.1607363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug use disordersOpioid use disorderUse disordersOpioid prescriptionsCo-occurring opioid use disordersNational Veterans Health Administration dataVeterans Health Administration dataCo-occurring opioidEmergency department visitsHealth Administration dataInpatient psychiatric admissionCannabis use disorderOpioid prescribingClinical characteristicsED visitsDepartment visitsInpatient admissionsPsychiatric admissionsFiscal year 2012Lower riskPatientsBivariate analysisAdministration dataDisordersHigher likelihood
2018
Polysubstance Use Among Veterans in Intensive PTSD Programs: Association With Symptoms and Outcomes Following Treatment
Bhalla IP, Stefanovics EA, Rosenheck RA. Polysubstance Use Among Veterans in Intensive PTSD Programs: Association With Symptoms and Outcomes Following Treatment. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2018, 15: 36-45. PMID: 30444189, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2018.1535150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolysubstance useTotal daysSubstance usePTSD symptomsInnovative trial designsAddictive substancesPolysubstance use disorderMore total daysSevere PTSD symptomsBaseline characteristicsSuch patientsPTSD symptom severitySevere symptomsUse disordersDual diagnosisTrial designDifferent addictive substancesDisorders ProgramPosttraumatic Stress Disorder (CR for PTSD) programPatientsComplex interventionsSimilar associationBivariate analysisPTSD programSymptom severityOpioid use disorder and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration: The challenge of multimorbidity.
Iheanacho T, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Opioid use disorder and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration: The challenge of multimorbidity. Journal Of Opioid Management 2018, 14: 171-182. PMID: 30044482, DOI: 10.5055/jom.2018.0447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderVeterans Health AdministrationUse disordersAgonist therapyHomeless veteransRisk ratioRisk factorsService useHealth AdministrationOpioid agonist therapyGreater service useMajor risk factorChallenges of multimorbidityAlcohol use disorderPercent of veteransMore multimorbidityClinical correlatesVHA usersFiscal year 2012Vulnerable veteransMultimorbidityBivariate analysisGreater riskLogistic regressionMajor cause
2010
Criminal Justice System Involvement Among People with Schizophrenia
Greenberg G, Rosenheck RA, Erickson SK, Desai RA, Stefanovics EA, Swartz M, Keefe RS, McEvoy J, Scott Stroup T, Other CATIE Investigators. Criminal Justice System Involvement Among People with Schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal 2010, 47: 727-736. PMID: 21113799, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-010-9362-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultivariate logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisCJS involvementDrug abuseSystem involvementCriminal justice system involvementCo-morbid drug abuseBaseline clinical statusSymptoms of akathisiaPotential risk factorsSevere mental illnessClinical Antipsychotic TrialsRegression analysisJustice system involvementBivariate chi-squarePatient characteristicsClinical statusRisk factorsAntipsychotic TrialsPsychiatric statusService useAdolescent conduct disorderMental illnessSociodemographic characteristicsBivariate analysis