The American journal on addictions
The American journal on addictions
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Do motives for and contexts of cannabis use interact to predict heavy cannabis use at the event-level?
Jun 4, 2026
The authors aimed to investigate how the interaction between motives for cannabis use and the contexts in which it occurs influences heavy cannabis use at the event level among young adult females, particularly focusing on sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals. Their findings revealed that coping motives were linked to increased intoxication only in solitary settings, while social and enhancement motives showed additive effects with social contexts. This suggests that examining motives and contexts in isolation may overlook important dynamics in cannabis use behavior.
Risks of alcohol-energy drink co-consumption: Patterns, correlates and psychological outcomes in youth
May 12, 2026
This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors associated with the co-consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmED) among Spanish adolescents and young adults. The authors aim to compare AmED users to alcohol-only users to identify distinct risk profiles, revealing that AmED users are more likely to engage in polysubstance use and exhibit higher levels of emotional distress and suicidal behavior. The findings suggest that screening for AmED use could aid in identifying youth at greater risk for these negative outcomes, allowing for targeted prevention strategies.
Brief report: A cross-sectional survey of provider engagement with family members following patient drug overdose death
May 10, 2026
The authors aimed to assess provider preparedness and experiences in engaging with families after a patient overdose death. While a majority of providers recognized the importance of communicating with families (78.2%), only a small fraction felt well-prepared for these interactions (22.6%). This highlights a significant gap between providers' beliefs about the necessity of family engagement and their actual practices, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.