2015
Profiles of psychiatric disorders among heroin dependent individuals in Changsha, China
Yang M, Liao Y, Wang Q, Chawarski MC, Hao W. Profiles of psychiatric disorders among heroin dependent individuals in Changsha, China. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 149: 272-279. PMID: 25680517, PMCID: PMC4609506, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeroin-dependent individualsStructured Clinical InterviewMental health disordersSubstance use disordersLow socio-economic statusMood disordersAxis IDSM-IV-TR Axis II Personality DisordersUse disordersClinical InterviewHealth disordersSocio-economic statusDSM-IV-TR Axis IDSM-IV Axis IPersonality disorderDependent individualsAxis II personality disordersLifetime DSM-IV Axis IBorderline personality disorderDrug rehabilitation centersLifetime disordersPatient EditionPsychiatric disordersLifetime diagnosisRehabilitation settings
2013
Impulsivity, cognitive function, and their relationship in heroin-dependent individuals
Zeng H, Lee TM, Waters JH, So KF, Sham PC, Schottenfeld RS, Marienfeld C, Chawarski MC. Impulsivity, cognitive function, and their relationship in heroin-dependent individuals. Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Neuropsychology 2013, 35: 897-905. PMID: 24040894, DOI: 10.1080/13803395.2013.828022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive functionAbstinent heroin-dependent individualsHeroin-dependent individualsSelf-reported impulsivitySelf-report measuresCognitive abilitiesMotor impulsivityImpulsivityExperience seekingComputerized assessmentMixed evidenceHeroin dependenceIndividualsFunctional weaknessDistractibilityMemorySeekingTherapeutic interventionsInterventionImplicationsMeasuresAbilityRelationshipDecisions
2010
Behavioral drug and HIV risk reduction counseling (BDRC) in MMT programs in Wuhan, China: A pilot randomized clinical trial
Chawarski MC, Zhou W, Schottenfeld RS. Behavioral drug and HIV risk reduction counseling (BDRC) in MMT programs in Wuhan, China: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 115: 237-239. PMID: 21159452, PMCID: PMC3076517, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.09.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV risk reduction counselingMethadone maintenance treatmentRisk reduction counselingIllicit opiate useHIV risk behaviorsBehavioral drugReduction counselingClinical trialsOpiate useMMT servicesRisk behaviorsPrimary outcome measurePilot clinical trialTime of enrollmentSignificant baseline differencesHeroin-dependent individualsNegative test resultsMMT clinicsDaily medicationMaintenance treatmentMMT programBaseline differencesOutcome measuresMMT groupTreatment retention
2007
Behavioral drug and HIV risk reduction counseling (BDRC) with abstinence-contingent take-home buprenorphine: A pilot randomized clinical trial
Chawarski MC, Mazlan M, Schottenfeld RS. Behavioral drug and HIV risk reduction counseling (BDRC) with abstinence-contingent take-home buprenorphine: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2007, 94: 281-284. PMID: 18164145, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBuprenorphine maintenance treatmentOpioid-negative urine testsHIV risk reduction counselingRisk reduction counselingHIV risk behaviorsBehavioral drugReduction counselingUrine testsClinical trialsDrug counselingRisk behaviorsSelf-reported HIV risk behaviorsTake-home dosesUrine toxicology testsHeroin-dependent individualsIndividual drug counselingSelf-reported drug useMaintenance treatmentMedication adherenceLimited counselingBuprenorphineDrug useConsecutive abstinenceToxicology testsOverall proportion
2006
ASIA PACIFIC COLUMN: New challenges and opportunities in managing substance abuse in Malaysia
MAZLAN M, SCHOTTENFELD RS, CHAWARSKI MC. ASIA PACIFIC COLUMN: New challenges and opportunities in managing substance abuse in Malaysia. Drug And Alcohol Review 2006, 25: 473-478. PMID: 16939945, DOI: 10.1080/09595230600883354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStimulant abuseDrug useRelated disordersAgonist maintenance treatmentInjection drug useHealth careHigh HIV prevalenceHeroin-dependent individualsOpiate-dependent patientsSevere drug problemsInfectious disease ratesAgonist medicationsHIV casesMaintenance treatmentHIV prevalenceCountry's health careHeroin abusersMedical treatmentHeroin usersTreatment approachesDrug abusersDrug usersAdult populationDisease ratesSubstance abuseHeroin dependence and HIV infection in Malaysia
Chawarski MC, Mazlan M, Schottenfeld RS. Heroin dependence and HIV infection in Malaysia. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 82: s39-s42. PMID: 16769444, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(06)80007-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug useCurrent injection drug useLifetime injection drug useHIV infectionNeedle sharingHepatitis CHeroin dependenceHigh prevalenceDrug useMajor risk factorChest X-rayHeroin-dependent individualsHIV risk behaviorsHeroin-dependent subjectsConsistent condom useAddiction Severity IndexDrug abuse treatmentRadiological evidenceHepatitis BMean ageRisk factorsClinical trialsMalay ethnicityBaseline assessmentHIV