2020
Covariates of hazardous alcohol use among sexual and gender minorities in Texas: Identifying the most vulnerable
Wilkerson J, Di Paola A, McCurdy S, Schick V. Covariates of hazardous alcohol use among sexual and gender minorities in Texas: Identifying the most vulnerable. Addictive Behaviors 2020, 105: 106327. PMID: 32044679, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHazardous drinkersHistory of incarcerationHazardous drinkingLogistic regression modelsMultivariate logistic regression modelMultiple logistic regression modelNon-hazardous drinkersHazardous alcohol useRegression modelsCriminal justice involvementAlcohol useMental healthSubstance useDrinkersDrinkingPrevalenceJustice involvementGender minority personsDepressionCovariatesSGM adolescentsMarijuanaOnline surveyMinority personsOpioids
2013
Design and methods of a double blind randomized placebo-controlled trial of extended-release naltrexone for alcohol dependent and hazardous drinking prisoners with HIV who are transitioning to the community
Springer SA, Altice FL, Herme M, Di Paola A. Design and methods of a double blind randomized placebo-controlled trial of extended-release naltrexone for alcohol dependent and hazardous drinking prisoners with HIV who are transitioning to the community. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2013, 37: 209-218. PMID: 24384538, PMCID: PMC3992862, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2013.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlacebo-controlled trialHIV treatment outcomesTreatment outcomesCriminal justice system (CJS) populationsPoor antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherenceAlcohol useExtended-release naltrexoneAntiretroviral therapy adherenceMedication-assisted therapyPrevention of relapseAlcohol use disorderSexual risk-taking behaviorsAlcohol-dependent personsXR-NTXHigh morbidityTherapy adherenceAlcohol relapseHigh prevalenceStudy participationEligibility criteriaUse disordersHIVRelapseHazardous drinkingNaltrexone