2023
Positive psychological interventions on alcohol use and consequences: Pilot randomized trial in a young adult cannabis-using sample
Trinh C, Girard R, Schick M, Spillane N. Positive psychological interventions on alcohol use and consequences: Pilot randomized trial in a young adult cannabis-using sample. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2023, 158: 209241. PMID: 38056630, DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2023.209241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlcohol DrinkingCannabisEthanolFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsPsychosocial InterventionSubstance-Related DisordersYoung AdultConceptsPositive psychology interventionsAlcohol-related consequencesQuantity of alcohol useFrequency of alcohol usePsychological interventionsCannabis useAlcohol useYoung adultsReducing alcohol-related consequencesNegative alcohol-related consequencesCannabis-related consequencesReducing cannabis useAlcohol use quantitySubstance use disordersAlcohol use frequencySavoring interventionConcurrent alcoholNicotine usePilot randomized trialCannabisEffect sizeBaseline alcoholHarm reduction approachesSavoringPilot studyPrimary Socialization Theory and American Indian Adolescents’ Intentions to Use Substances
Schick M, Egan A, Nalven T, Spillane N. Primary Socialization Theory and American Indian Adolescents’ Intentions to Use Substances. Substance Use & Misuse 2023, 58: 1598-1605. PMID: 37469038, PMCID: PMC10530191, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2023.2236210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeCannabisFemaleHumansIntentionMaleRisk FactorsSocializationSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAssociated with decreased likelihoodAmerican Indian adolescentsPrimary socialization theoryPrevent substance use initiationAssociated with increased likelihoodIndian adolescentsSubstance useSubstance use initiationParental monitoringFuture substance useRisk factorsSocial theoryCannabisGraders attending schoolsCigaretteDrugSchool attitudesAmerican Indian communitiesNear reservationsPeer interactionResults supportAdolescents' intentionsSocial relationshipsAdolescentsRelated factorsDevelopmental trajectories of alcohol and cannabis concurrent use in a nationally representative sample of United States youths
Roberts W, Schick M, Tomko R, McRae-Clark A, Pittmann B, Gueorgieva R, McKee S. Developmental trajectories of alcohol and cannabis concurrent use in a nationally representative sample of United States youths. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2023, 248: 109908. PMID: 37149960, PMCID: PMC10330385, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.109908.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAlcohol DrinkingCannabisChildFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleRisk FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesConceptsConcurrent use
2022
Application of the Acquired Preparedness Model for Alcohol and Cigarette Use Among Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Adolescents
Schick M, Williams J, Kirk-Provencher K, Cyders M, Spillane N. Application of the Acquired Preparedness Model for Alcohol and Cigarette Use Among Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Adolescents. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2022, 36: 955-964. PMID: 34928639, PMCID: PMC9207148, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAlcohol DrinkingEthanolFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesSubstance-Related DisordersTobacco ProductsConceptsAcquired preparedness modelFirst Nation adolescentsCigarette useSubstance useCommunity-based participatory research projectNation adolescentsFirst Nations youthParticipatory research projectAssociated with alcoholPreparedness modelRacial/ethnic groupsConsequences of substance useSelf-report measuresEffect of urgencyAlcohol consumptionUniversity IRBReservation communitiesAlcohol useCigarette smokingCigaretteNation's youthProspective samplePositive expectationsPositive aspectsDisproportionate harmPosttraumatic stress disorder strengthens the momentary associations between emotion dysregulation and substance use: a micro‐longitudinal study of community women experiencing intimate partner violence
Weiss NH, Brick LA, Schick MR, Forkus SR, Raudales AM, Contractor AA, Sullivan TP. Posttraumatic stress disorder strengthens the momentary associations between emotion dysregulation and substance use: a micro‐longitudinal study of community women experiencing intimate partner violence. Addiction 2022, 117: 3150-3169. PMID: 35792057, DOI: 10.1111/add.15992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesEmotionsFemaleHumansIntimate Partner ViolenceLongitudinal StudiesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPositive emotion dysregulationPost-traumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderEmotion dysregulationStress disorderMomentary associationsSubstance usePerson relationsNegative emotion dysregulationMicro-longitudinal studyIntimate partner violenceStructured diagnostic interviewCommunity womenPositive emotionsPartner violencePTSD diagnosisDrug useNumber of drinksMomentary dataCross-sectional designMomentary surveysDiagnostic InterviewBody of literatureMore alcoholInteraction testPositive Psychological Characteristics and Substance Use in First Nation Adolescents
Schick M, Spillane N, Breines J, Kahler C. Positive Psychological Characteristics and Substance Use in First Nation Adolescents. Substance Use & Misuse 2022, 57: 1196-1206. PMID: 35481417, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2022.2069266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAlcohol DrinkingCigarette SmokingFemaleHumansMaleMarijuana SmokingMarijuana UseSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPositive psychological characteristicsSubstance usePsychological characteristicsSelf-compassionAssociated with decreased oddsSubstance use preventionSubjective happinessLife satisfactionCommunity-based participatory research projectHarms related to substance useAssociated with lifetimeFirst Nation adolescentsConceptualization of healthCurrent cigarette smokingParticipatory research projectOdds of lifetimePaper-and-pencil surveyStrengths-based approachCurrent marijuana useNon-Indigenous adolescentsOdds of substance useLifetime usePositive characteristicsNation adolescentsWestern conceptualizationsA preliminary investigation of the role of intraindividual sleep variability in substance use treatment outcomes
Schick M, Slavish D, Dietch J, Witcraft S, Simmons R, Taylor D, Smith J, Book S, McRae-Clark A, Wilkerson A. A preliminary investigation of the role of intraindividual sleep variability in substance use treatment outcomes. Addictive Behaviors 2022, 131: 107315. PMID: 35364397, PMCID: PMC9086148, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107315.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActigraphyAdultFemaleHumansMaleRecurrenceSleepSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsSUD treatment outcomesSubstance use disordersIntensive outpatient program treatmentTreatment outcomesNight-to-night fluctuationsTreatment-seeking adultsTreatment completionSleep parametersOne-month post-treatmentAverage sleep patternsPoor sleep healthSUD outcomesSUD treatmentRisk of relapseSleep variablesTreatment effortsNight-to-night variabilityAssess sleepFollow-up interviewsSleep patternsNight-to-nightSleep healthPost-treatmentSleepStudy assessed sleepMarijuana Use and Intentions Among American Indian Adolescents: Perceived Risks, Benefits, and Peer Use
Nalven T, Schick M, Spillane N, Quaresma S. Marijuana Use and Intentions Among American Indian Adolescents: Perceived Risks, Benefits, and Peer Use. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2022, 36: 177-185. PMID: 33617272, PMCID: PMC8380270, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000661.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeFemaleHumansIntentionMaleMarijuana SmokingMarijuana UseSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPast-month marijuana useAmerican Drug and Alcohol SurveyMarijuana usePeer useAssociated with past-month marijuana usePast-month useLifetime marijuana usePerceived peer useComponents of treatment programsMarijuanaMeasures of substance useIndian adolescentsRiskSubstance usePerceptions of peer useTreatment programsPrevention effortsNear reservationsAmerican Indian adolescentsAlcohol SurveyGreater benefitsUseThe Role of Executive Functioning Deficits in the Association between Substance-use-Related Stigma and Substance use Problems among Trauma-Exposed Individuals
Wang K, Schick MR, Weiss NH. The Role of Executive Functioning Deficits in the Association between Substance-use-Related Stigma and Substance use Problems among Trauma-Exposed Individuals. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2022, 43: 171-178. PMID: 33759728, PMCID: PMC8460690, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1903652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultCognitive DysfunctionFemaleHumansMaleSelf ReportSocial StigmaSubstance-Related Disorders
2021
Emotion regulation and substance use: A meta-analysis
Weiss N, Kiefer R, Goncharenko S, Raudales A, Forkus S, Schick M, Contractor A. Emotion regulation and substance use: A meta-analysis. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2021, 230: 109131. PMID: 34864568, PMCID: PMC8714680, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109131.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCognitionCross-Sectional StudiesEmotional RegulationEmotionsFemaleHumansMaleSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsEmotion regulationSubstance useFunction of emotion regulationEmotion regulation strategiesEmotion regulation abilitiesSearch of PsycINFORegulation strategiesCognitive abilitiesPositive emotionsRegulation abilityEmotionsSample characteristicsClinical samplesMeta-analysisSubstancesAbilityPsycINFOUseRegulationInclusion criteriaSexA Framework for the Adaptation of Positive Psychological Interventions to North American Indigenous Populations
Schick M, Kirk-Provencher K, Goldstein S, Nalven T, Spillane N. A Framework for the Adaptation of Positive Psychological Interventions to North American Indigenous Populations. Prevention Science 2021, 22: 913-922. PMID: 34296375, PMCID: PMC8501455, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-021-01282-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansIndians, North AmericanNorth AmericaPopulation GroupsPsychosocial InterventionSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPositive psychology interventionsPsychological interventionsDevelopment of brief interventionsPositive psychological characteristicsPositive psychology researchDecrease depressive symptomsIncreased well-beingRandomized controlled trialsPromote positive emotionsDepressive symptomsBrief interventionHealth outcomesPsychological researchPositive emotionsReview of preliminary dataSubstance usePsychological characteristicsIndigenous thoughtIndigenous groupsIndigenous communitiesIndigenous viewsStrengths-basedControlled trialsWhite AmericansWell-beingPositive emotional intensity and substance use: the underlying role of positive emotional avoidance in a community sample of military veterans
Schick M, Weiss N, Contractor A, Thomas E, Spillane N. Positive emotional intensity and substance use: the underlying role of positive emotional avoidance in a community sample of military veterans. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2021, 47: 373-382. PMID: 33524279, PMCID: PMC10909499, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2020.1868488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAvoidance LearningEmotionsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesVeteransYoung AdultConceptsPositive emotional avoidancePositive emotional intensityResponse to positive emotionsEmotional avoidanceEmotional intensityMilitary veteransPositive emotionsCommunity sampleDrug misuseSubstance misuseSample of military veteransContext of positive emotionsUnited States military veteransIncrease positive emotionsPreliminary supportAmazon Mechanical TurkInfluence alcoholSubstance useInterventions targeting alcoholIatrogenic effectsEmotionsClinical practiceMechanical TurkPotential clinical utilityVeteransTesting the Competing Life Reinforcers Model for Substance Use in Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Youth
Spillane N, Schick M, Nalven T, Goldstein S, Kirk-Provencher K, Hill D, Kahler C. Testing the Competing Life Reinforcers Model for Substance Use in Reserve-Dwelling First Nation Youth. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2021, 91: 477-486. PMID: 34338542, PMCID: PMC8594143, DOI: 10.1037/ort0000543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAlcoholismFemaleHumansMaleMarijuana SmokingSchoolsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsNorth American IndigenousAssociated with lower likelihoodSubstance useAdolescent substance useMarijuana useLow likelihoodAssociated with reduced likelihoodSubstance misuseMonth marijuana useFirst Nations reserve communitiesAdolescent alcoholAmerican IndigenousNation's youthFirst Nations youthReservation communitiesCultural reinforcementMonthsExtracurricular activitiesPerceived availabilityDrunkCommunityDrinkingFormative workUseGreater values
2020
Three As of American Indian adolescent marijuana use: Availability, acceptability, and approval
Spillane N, Schick M, Nalven T, Kirk-Provencher K. Three As of American Indian adolescent marijuana use: Availability, acceptability, and approval. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 219: 108462. PMID: 33373878, PMCID: PMC8392678, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108462.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeCannabisFemaleHumansMaleMarijuana SmokingMarijuana UseSchoolsSocial NormsStudentsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAdolescent marijuana useMarijuana useMarijuana availabilityRisk of marijuana usePerceived risks of marijuana useAvailability of marijuanaPerceived riskRates of marijuana useMarijuanaSPSS v26.0Multilevel mediation analysisPerceptions of approvalInjunctive normsMediation analysisRiskNesting of dataAlcohol- and drug-related consequences across latent classes of substance use among American Indian adolescents
Schick M, Goldstein S, Nalven T, Spillane N. Alcohol- and drug-related consequences across latent classes of substance use among American Indian adolescents. Addictive Behaviors 2020, 113: 106682. PMID: 33038678, PMCID: PMC8392693, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106682.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAlcohol DrinkingAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeChildEthanolFemaleHumansMalePharmaceutical PreparationsSubstance-Related DisordersTobacco ProductsConceptsDrug-related consequencesClasses of substance useCigarette useSubstance useAI adolescentsHealth disparitiesMonth substance useLatent classes of substance useCross-class comparisonsNegative consequencesSubstance use behaviorsSignificant public health concernTribal authorityIncreased riskPolysubstance usePublic health concernInstitutional IRBRacial/ethnic groupsCigaretteMarijuanaSecondary analysisMultiple substancesUse behaviorsAdolescentsLatent classesStructured and Unstructured Activities and Alcohol and Marijuana Use in Middle School: The Role of Availability and Engagement
Spillane N, Schick M, Kirk-Provencher K, Hill D, Wyatt J, Jackson K. Structured and Unstructured Activities and Alcohol and Marijuana Use in Middle School: The Role of Availability and Engagement. Substance Use & Misuse 2020, 55: 1765-1773. PMID: 32423269, PMCID: PMC8409240, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1762652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAlcohol DrinkingChildFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMarijuana SmokingMarijuana UseSchoolsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsMarijuana useHeavy drinkingSubstance usePerceived availabilityYouth substance useAssociated with increased likelihoodAvailability of substancesStructured activitiesAdolescent alcoholSubstance availabilityMultiple logistic regressionAssociated with decreased likelihoodAssociated with likelihoodStudy endMarijuanaEngagementProtective factorsLogistic regressionImpact of availabilityYoung adolescentsLongitudinal studyIntervention targetsDifficulties Regulating Positive Emotions and Substance Misuse: The Influence of Sociodemographic Factors
Schick M, Weiss N, Contractor A, Thomas E, Spillane N. Difficulties Regulating Positive Emotions and Substance Misuse: The Influence of Sociodemographic Factors. Substance Use & Misuse 2020, 55: 1173-1183. PMID: 32078402, PMCID: PMC7180126, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1729205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DrinkingEducational StatusEmotionsEthnicityFemaleHumansIncomeMaleRacial GroupsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsDifficulties regulating positive emotionsPositive emotionsDrug misuseSubstance misuseTreatment of substance misuseTrauma-exposed adultsGender-sensitive recommendationsAssociated with alcoholGrowing body of researchSignificant public health concernBody of researchModeration analysisPublic health concernSociodemographic moderatorsSociodemographic groupsAlcohol useTreatment effortsEmotionsDeleterious outcomesHealth concernAlcoholGrowing bodyGenderMisuseModeratelyIdentifying Competing Life Reinforcers for Substance Use in First Nation Adolescents
Spillane N, Kirk-Provencher K, Schick M, Nalven T, Goldstein S, Kahler C. Identifying Competing Life Reinforcers for Substance Use in First Nation Adolescents. Substance Use & Misuse 2020, 55: 886-895. PMID: 31965888, PMCID: PMC7224337, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2019.1710206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleParent-Child RelationsProtective FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsProtective factors associated with substance useFactors associated with substance useFirst Nation adolescentsSubstance useBehavioural theory of choiceNon-Indigenous youthNation adolescentsIncreased riskCulturally appropriate prevention strategiesAvailability of substancesIndigenous youthQualitative focus groupsModified grounded theory approachIndigenous populationCommunity influencePrevention strategiesGrounded theory approachPeer influenceFocus groupsNegative consequencesIndividual interviewsAvailability of alternativesRiskInvestigate riskYouth
2019
Posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use: Identifying the underlying role of difficulties regulating positive emotions
Weiss N, Schick M, Contractor A, Dixon-Gordon K. Posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use: Identifying the underlying role of difficulties regulating positive emotions. Addictive Behaviors 2019, 96: 119-126. PMID: 31075729, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.04.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorder symptom severityDifficulties regulating positive emotionsPosttraumatic stress disorderSymptom severityPositive emotionsSubstance useEmotion dysregulationAlcohol useStress disorderCo-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorderPositive zero-order correlationsDrug useTrauma-exposed individualsZero-order correlationsReduce substance useNegative emotionsEmotionsAmazon MTurkCo-occurrenceDisordersAlcoholDysregulationPotential utilitySeverityDifficultiesDo self-administered positive psychology exercises work in persons in recovery from problematic substance use? An online randomized survey
Hoeppner B, Schick M, Carlon H, Hoeppner S. Do self-administered positive psychology exercises work in persons in recovery from problematic substance use? An online randomized survey. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2019, 99: 16-23. PMID: 30797389, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2019.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHappinessHumansInternetMaleMiddle AgedPsychology, PositiveQuality of LifeSelf CareSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPre-post differencesSubstance useChallenges of recoveryPre-post increasesQuality of lifePsychological well-beingPositive psychological outcomesPositive psychology exercisesSubstance use treatmentControl exercisePsychological outcomesExercisePositive experiencesLong-term recoveryWell-beingExercise workPsychology exercisesDaily routineParticipantsPositive viewImmediately pre-Random surveyHappinessOutcomesAverage 4