2025
A multicenter cross-sectional study of gambling disorder among patients with methamphetamine use disorder in drug rehabilitation centers: prevalence, correlates, and network analysis
Peng P, Hao Y, Zhang X, Ma Y, Liu X, Shen D, Shen W, Zhao B, Li D, Beck S, Nunez Y, Potenza M, Gelernter J, Liu T, Yang B. A multicenter cross-sectional study of gambling disorder among patients with methamphetamine use disorder in drug rehabilitation centers: prevalence, correlates, and network analysis. Annals Of General Psychiatry 2025, 24: 12. PMID: 40033412, PMCID: PMC11877697, DOI: 10.1186/s12991-025-00546-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSemi-Structured Assessment for Drug Dependence and AlcoholismDSM-5 diagnostic criteriaGambling disorderDSM-5Antisocial personality disorderMethamphetamine use disorderSubstance use disordersDiagnostic criteriaPersonality disorderBridge symptomsDepressive episodeDrug rehabilitation centersCentral symptomsPsychiatric diagnosisGambling durationUse disorderSelf-harmChildhood experiencesMethamphetamineAlcohol useViolent experiencesDisordersManifest symptomsChinese versionMDE
2024
HIV, inflammation, and initiation of methamphetamine use in sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth
Carrico A, Ryan D, Berona J, Dominguez B, Schrock J, McDade T, Newcomb M, D’Aquila R, Mustanski B. HIV, inflammation, and initiation of methamphetamine use in sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2024, 121: e2407046121. PMID: 39348540, PMCID: PMC11474050, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2407046121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethamphetamine useHIV diagnosisRate of incidenceRisk factorsHigh C-reactive proteinCox proportional-hazards modelC-reactive proteinPrevalence of methamphetamine useProportional-hazards modelSGM peopleIdentified risk factorsGender minoritiesInitiation of methamphetamine useHIV seroconversionInflammatory measuresPoisson regression analysisCohort studyHIVMethamphetaminePreventive interventionsBirthInflammationRegression analysisIncidenceDiagnosisSelf-Reported Methamphetamine Use Versus Biological Testing Among Treatment-Seeking Patients
Gholami J, Ardeshir M, Rostam-Abadi Y, Baheshmat S, Shadloo B, Rahimi-Movaghar A. Self-Reported Methamphetamine Use Versus Biological Testing Among Treatment-Seeking Patients. Iranian Journal Of Psychiatry And Behavioral Sciences 2024, 18 DOI: 10.5812/ijpbs-148330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative predictive valuePositive percent agreementMethamphetamine use disorderMethamphetamine useTreatment-seeking patientsSelf-reported useCohen's kappa statisticUrine testsUse disorderPercent agreementKappa statisticNo significant factorsCross-sectional studyDrug treatment centersMonitoring treatmentPredictive valueMethamphetaminePatientsImmunoassay techniqueTreatment-seekingTreatment centersUrinalysisUrineAddiction studiesTreatment
2023
Methamphetamine-Associated Catatonia: Case Series and Systematic Review of the Literature from 1943-2020
Slavnic B, Barnett B, McIntire S, Becker R, Saba S, Vellanki K, Honaker L, Weleff J, Carroll B. Methamphetamine-Associated Catatonia: Case Series and Systematic Review of the Literature from 1943-2020. Annals Of Clinical Psychiatry 2023, 35: 167-177. PMID: 37459499, DOI: 10.12788/acp.0116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssociated with catatoniaCatatonia Rating ScaleMethamphetamine useGeneral medical conditionsCase seriesBush-Francis Catatonia Rating ScaleSystematic reviewUrine drug screensMedical conditionsRating ScaleCases of catatoniaDSM-5 criteriaShorter hospitalDopamine functionCatatonic patientsCatatoniaDSM-5MethamphetaminePatientsNeural mechanismsSubstance intoxicationDrug screeningHospitalReviewLorazepam
2022
The practice and embodiment of “goofballs”: A qualitative study exploring the co-injection of methamphetamines and opioids
Ivsins A, Fleming T, Barker A, Mansoor M, Thakarar K, Sue K, McNeil R. The practice and embodiment of “goofballs”: A qualitative study exploring the co-injection of methamphetamines and opioids. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2022, 107: 103791. PMID: 35830749, PMCID: PMC10894463, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103791.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDowntown Eastside neighbourhoodDrug use practicesQualitative studyLittle qualitative researchUse practicesRole of pleasureDepth interviewsQualitative datasetQualitative researchEmbodied experienceDistinct practicesPolysubstance useEffects of opioidsInterviewsPracticeEffects of methamphetamineExperienceSupply interventionsImportant gapOpioidsStimulant useDrugsInitiativesMethamphetamineVancouver
2020
Gut dysbiosis associated with the rats' responses in methamphetamine‐induced conditioned place preference
Yang C, Fu X, Hao W, Xiang X, Liu T, Yang B, Zhang X. Gut dysbiosis associated with the rats' responses in methamphetamine‐induced conditioned place preference. Addiction Biology 2020, 26: e12975. PMID: 33094505, DOI: 10.1111/adb.12975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMA use disorderGut microbiota compositionGut dysbiosisUse disordersGut microbiotaCPP scoresMicrobiota compositionHigher CPP scoresSusceptible riskRibosomal RNA sequencingCPP trainingRat modelSame doseDrug effectsPlace preferencePotent stimulantDysbiosisRats' responsesImportant modulatorCumulative evidenceRatsLow CPPMethamphetamineDisordersCPPDiagnostic Reliability and Validity of the Semi-Structured Assessment for Drug Dependence and Alcoholism (SSADDA) Chinese Version
Yang BZ, Wang LJ, Huang MC, Wang SC, Tsai MC, Huang YC, Nuñez YZ, Ng MH, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J, Chen CK. Diagnostic Reliability and Validity of the Semi-Structured Assessment for Drug Dependence and Alcoholism (SSADDA) Chinese Version. Complex Psychiatry 2020, 6: 62-67. PMID: 34882761, PMCID: PMC7923924, DOI: 10.1159/000511606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSD diagnosisSemi-Structured AssessmentTest-retest reliabilityDependence diagnosisDrug dependenceΚ statisticDiagnostic reliabilityStructured Clinical InterviewCohen κ statisticChance-corrected agreementClinician versionSubstance dependence diagnosesNicotine dependencePsychiatric disordersClinical InterviewAlcohol dependenceDSM-IVDiagnosisSubstance useChinese versionOpioidsValid instrumentConcurrent validityKetamineMethamphetamineParanoia as a deficit in non-social belief updating
Reed EJ, Uddenberg S, Suthaharan P, Mathys C, Taylor JR, Groman SM, Corlett PR. Paranoia as a deficit in non-social belief updating. ELife 2020, 9: e56345. PMID: 32452769, PMCID: PMC7326495, DOI: 10.7554/elife.56345.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParanoid individualsSocial threatLearning differencesTask environmentLearning behaviorOnline participantsMethamphetamine exposureParanoiaBeliefsVolatile environmentMental illnessComputational modelingIndividualsElevated sensitivityDeficitsAnticipationParticipantsParadigmThreatMethamphetamineDifferencesFurther assessmentBehaviorHarm
2017
Sex Differences in Methamphetamine Use and Dependence in a Thai Treatment Center
Rungnirundorn T, Verachai V, Gelernter J, Malison RT, Kalayasiri R. Sex Differences in Methamphetamine Use and Dependence in a Thai Treatment Center. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2017, 11: 19. PMID: 27649265, PMCID: PMC5291761, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000262.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMA dependenceMA useLifetime episodesTreatment centersLogistic regression analysisResidential drug treatmentChi-square testSex differencesSemi-Structured AssessmentAntisocial personality disorderMA diagnosisMA withdrawalTreatment cohortsComorbid antisocial personality disorderAssociated FactorsDrug treatmentSex-specific differencesNicotine dependencePsychomotor retardationDrug dependenceLogistic regressionMethamphetamine useMA usersPersonality disorderMethamphetamine
2015
Boundary Conditions of Methamphetamine Craving
Lopez RB, Onyemekwu C, Hart CL, Ochsner KN, Kober H. Boundary Conditions of Methamphetamine Craving. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2015, 23: 436-444. PMID: 26302338, PMCID: PMC4658228, DOI: 10.1037/pha0000049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive strategiesStudy 1Study 2Cognitive regulation strategiesMethamphetamine useNegative consequencesSmoking stimuliRegulation strategiesStrong cravingsMethamphetamine cravingCravingIntranasal stimuliMethamphetamine smokingPositive aspectsMethamphetamine usersMethamphetamine smokersParticipantsSignificant interactionStimuliClinical implicationsExploratory studyRoute of administrationMethamphetamineSmoking methamphetamineAbstinenceStimulant Use Disorders
Sevarino K, Shelby B. Stimulant Use Disorders. 2015, 1561-1614. DOI: 10.1002/9781118753378.ch80.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStimulant use disorderUse disordersMonths of treatmentOngoing psychosocial stressorsSubstance abuse treatmentCocaine use disorderDisease courseAcute cravingAppropriate treatmentHigh riskPsychosocial stressorsAbuse treatmentNonmedical useCrystal methamphetamineDrug abuseDisordersMethamphetamineTreatmentPrescription stimulantsAmphetamineStimulantsPatientsRelapseDextroamphetamineMethylphenidate
2012
An Evaluation of the Evidence that Methamphetamine Abuse Causes Cognitive Decline in Humans
Dean AC, Groman SM, Morales AM, London ED. An Evaluation of the Evidence that Methamphetamine Abuse Causes Cognitive Decline in Humans. Neuropsychopharmacology 2012, 38: 259-274. PMID: 22948978, PMCID: PMC3527116, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2012.179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive declineCognitive difficultiesMA abuseLine of researchCognitive functionCognitive deficitsModerator variablesMiddle adulthoodCross-sectional human studiesBrain structuresTwin studiesAbuseIllicit substancesMethamphetamine abuseAbstinenceCognitionMethamphetamineIndividualsCausal relationshipDifficultiesRelationshipHuman studiesDeficitsFindingsAdulthood
2008
Repeated Exposure to Methamphetamine Causes Long-Lasting Presynaptic Corticostriatal Depression that Is Renormalized with Drug Readministration
Bamford NS, Zhang H, Joyce JA, Scarlis CA, Hanan W, Wu NP, André VM, Cohen R, Cepeda C, Levine MS, Harleton E, Sulzer D. Repeated Exposure to Methamphetamine Causes Long-Lasting Presynaptic Corticostriatal Depression that Is Renormalized with Drug Readministration. Neuron 2008, 58: 89-103. PMID: 18400166, PMCID: PMC2394729, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2008.01.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAddiction-associated behaviorsDrug-experienced animalsSynaptic dopamine releaseCholinergic receptor systemsDrug readministrationLasting depressionCorticostriatal terminalsPresynaptic depressionSynaptic basisSynaptic effectsDopamine releaseD1 dopamineDrug reinstatementSynaptic changesDrug cravingReceptor systemLong-term maintenanceDepressionHabit learningReadministrationMethamphetamineExposureRelapseLong-term changes
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