Loneliness, Mental Health, and Substance Use among US Young Adults during COVID-19.

Abstract:

:As COVID-19 converges with loneliness and addiction epidemics in the US, both public health and mental health experts forecast dramatic increases in substance use and mental health conditions. This cross-sectional study evaluated relationships of loneliness with depression, anxiety, alcohol use, and drug use during COVID-19, and assessed perceived increases in these symptoms in young adults. Between April 22 and May 11, 2020, 1,008 participants ages 18-35 were recruited through social media to a one-time, online anonymous survey. Symptomatology was assessed using six scales. Perceived changes since COVID-19 were evaluated using 5-point Likert scales. Forty-nine percent of respondents reported loneliness scores above 50; 80% reported significant depressive symptoms; 61% reported moderate to severe anxiety; 30% disclosed harmful levels of drinking. While only 22% of the population reported using drugs, 38% reported severe drug use. Loneliness was associated with higher levels of mental health symptomatology. Participants reported significant increases across mental health and substance use symptoms since COVID-19. While direct impacts of COVID-19 could only be calculated with pre-pandemic assessments of these symptoms, estimates indicate elevated psychosocial symptomatology and suggest that symptoms could have worsened since the pandemic. Findings underscore the importance of prevention and intervention to address these public health problems.

journal_name

J Psychoactive Drugs

authors

Horigian VE,Schmidt RD,Feaster DJ

doi

10.1080/02791072.2020.1836435

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-10-28 00:00:00

pages

1-9

eissn

0279-1072

issn

2159-9777

pub_type

杂志文章
  • The drugs-violence nexus among Mexican-American gang members.

    abstract::This study examines hypotheses and builds models to help clarify the causal connections between drugs and violence outcomes among Mexican-American male gang members. The study uses cross-sectional data of 160 male gang members sampled from 26 gangs in a Southwestern city. A life-history /intensive interview using clos...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2006.10399835

    authors: Valdez A,Kaplan CD,Cepeda A

    更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00

  • Betel Nut Chewing in Iron Age Vietnam? Detection of Areca catechu Alkaloids in Dental Enamel.

    abstract::The betel quid is one of the most commonly consumed psychoactive substances in the world. By archaeological evidence like the occurrence of areca nuts in archaeological sites, the typical overall reddish-brown staining on prehistoric human teeth or specific artifacts linked with the habit, it is assumed that this trad...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2016.1264647

    authors: Krais S,Klima M,Huppertz LM,Auwärter V,Altenburger MJ,Neukamm MA

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • Substance Use, Health, and Functioning Characteristics of Medical Marijuana Program Participants Compared to the General Adult Population in Ontario (Canada).

    abstract::Existent profiles of Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) participants indicate common and co-morbid chronic diseases, yet evidence on disability or functioning as well as comparisons with general populations are largely lacking. This study compared health, substance use, and functioning status among formally approved MMP ...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2016.1264648

    authors: Fischer B,Ialomiteanu AR,Aeby S,Rudzinski K,Kurdyak P,Rehm J

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • Exploring the Factor Structure of a Recovery Assessment Measure among Substance-Abusing Youth.

    abstract::To date, the measurement of recovery in the field of substance abuse is limited. Youth recovery from substance abuse is an important area to consider, given the complexities of such issues. The Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) has been validated with mental health patient populations; however, its measurement character...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2015.1053556

    authors: Gonzales R,Hernandez M,Douglas SB,Yu CH

    更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00

  • Individual psychotherapy for addicted clients: an application of control mastery theory.

    abstract::This article presents an overview of Control Mastery Theory, developed by Joseph Weiss, and applies this theory to the treatment of alcohol- and other drug-addicted clients. The article proposes that individual psychotherapy, in conjunction with self-help and other chemical dependency treatment programs, may be a sign...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1993.10472285

    authors: O'Connor LE,Weiss J

    更新日期:1993-10-01 00:00:00

  • Cohort Alcohol Use in France and the Transition from Use to Alcohol Use Disorder and Remission.

    abstract::The study aimed to examine the age of onset of stages of alcohol use in the general population, and to estimate the association of cohort use with the probability of transitioning from alcohol use to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and remission. French data (N = 2,894) from the European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2019.1612536

    authors: Husky MM,Bharat C,Lépine JP,Kovess-Masfety V

    更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00

  • Spiritual and religious support in recovery from addiction among HIV-positive injection drug users.

    abstract::The current study examined the association between support and comfort derived from religion or spirituality and abstinence from illicit drugs in a sample of 43 HIV-positive injection drug users entering a methadone maintenance program. Patients with high ratings of perceived spiritual or religious support were abstin...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2001.10400467

    authors: Avants SK,Warburton LA,Margolin A

    更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00

  • Long-term therapy using GHB (sodium gamma hydroxybutyrate) for treatment-resistant chronic alcoholics.

    abstract::Thirty-five alcohol-dependent patients according to DSM-IV criteria who also met criteria for treatment resistance were treated with doses of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) ranging between 25 and 100 mg/kg/die in an open one-year study. The results show that no patients discontinued the program during the first month of ...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2001.10400478

    authors: Maremmani I,Lamanna F,Tagliamonte A

    更新日期:2001-04-01 00:00:00

  • Examination of the Phenomenology of the Ibogaine Treatment Experience: Role of Altered States of Consciousness and Psychedelic Experiences.

    abstract::Psychedelic drugs have historically been used for ritualistic purposes and to help individuals gain insight. Ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive substance, has been reported to have anti-addictive properties that aid in the treatment of substance use disorders. An online survey obtained retrospective data fro...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2017.1290855

    authors: Heink A,Katsikas S,Lange-Altman T

    更新日期:2017-07-01 00:00:00

  • Controlled drinking, treatment effectiveness, and the disease model of addiction: a commentary on the ideological wishes of Stanton Peele.

    abstract::Despite a long history of extravagant claims followed by sobering discomfirmations, advocates of controlled drinking continue to promote nonabstinent treatment goals and procedures for alcoholics. Recent claims by Stanton Peele in favor of controlled drinking are examined critically in the context of a continuing deba...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1990.10472550

    authors: Wallace J

    更新日期:1990-07-01 00:00:00

  • Pharmacological adjuncts for the treatment of withdrawal syndromes.

    abstract::Alternative explanations for symptoms that occur during the period of drug (medical or nonmedical) withdrawal are examined. These symptoms are not necessarily due to the discontinuation of the drug and should be considered when treating a patient for a withdrawal syndrome. The rationale behind treating withdrawal synd...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1991.10471609

    authors: Sees KL

    更新日期:1991-10-01 00:00:00

  • Civic Engagement in California Cannabis Policy Development.

    abstract::During the regulatory drafting process, California considered allowing police officers to become licensed owners of cannabis businesses, an action that would have codified a conflict of interest (COI), allowing police to exert influence in two market strata, enforcement and licensure. Up until then, no state specifica...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2019.1627444

    authors: Bowling C,Glantz SA

    更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00

  • Level of burden: women with more than one co-occurring disorder.

    abstract::Utilizing an expanded concept of level of burden, the impact of multiple problems experienced by women in a residential drug abuse treatment program on treatment retention and outcomes is investigated. Level of burden is defined in this study as the number and severity of problems, including psychological problems, co...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1995.10471699

    authors: Brown VB,Huba GJ,Melchior LA

    更新日期:1995-10-01 00:00:00

  • Experiential Avoidance and Bulimic Symptoms among Men in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A Preliminary Examination.

    abstract::There has been a growing focus on identifying factors that underlie and maintain bulimic symptoms and substance use disorders (SUDs), as both are associated with high mortality and poor clinical outcomes. Experiential avoidance has been an area of interest within both the eating disorder and SUD fields, as it is a rob...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2017.1368746

    authors: Elmquist J,Shorey RC,Anderson S,Stuart GL

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • Attitudes and practices of hookah smokers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    abstract::As many as 10 million people will die annually by the year 2030 due to tobacco-related causes. While much research has focused on cigarettes, the increasing popularity of smoking hookah (water pipe) has received much less attention. Epidemiological studies have been carried out in India, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and L...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2011.587707

    authors: Ahmed B,Jacob P 3rd,Allen F,Benowitz N

    更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00

  • Neurodynamics of relapse prevention: a neuronutrient approach to outpatient DUI offenders.

    abstract::The central nervous system rewarding properties of ethanol, cocaine, and heroin may activate a common catecholaminergic reward system in the mesolimbic circuitry of the brain. Driving-under-the-influence (DUI) offenders with either alcohol- or cocaine-related problems were studied. The neuronutrients SAAVE and Tropami...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1990.10472542

    authors: Brown RJ,Blum K,Trachtenberg MC

    更新日期:1990-04-01 00:00:00

  • Two Models of Integrating Buprenorphine Treatment and Medical Staff within Formerly "Drug-Free" Outpatient Programs.

    abstract::"Drug-free" outpatient programs deliver treatment to the largest number of patients of all treatment modalities in the U.S., providing a significant opportunity to expand access to medication treatments for substance use disorders. This analysis examined staff perceptions of organizational dynamics associated with the...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2015.1130884

    authors: Monico L,Schwartz RP,Gryczynski J,O'Grady KE,Mitchell SG

    更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00

  • Pharmañopo-psychonautics: human intranasal, sublingual, intrarectal, pulmonary and oral pharmacology of bufotenine.

    abstract::Summarized are psychonautic bioassays (human self-experiments) of pharmañopo--crystalline bufotenine (5-HO-DMT; 5-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine; dimethylserotonine), at times combined with harmaline or harmine-via intranasal, sublingual, intrarectal, pulmonary (inhaled vapor) and oral routes. This is done by way of p...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2001.10400574

    authors: Ott J

    更新日期:2001-07-01 00:00:00

  • From Hofmann to the Haight Ashbury, and into the future: the past and potential of lysergic acid diethlyamide.

    abstract::Since the discovery of its psychedelic properties in 1943, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has been explored by psychiatric/therapeutic researchers, military/intelligence agencies, and a significant portion of the general population. Promising early research was halted by LSD's placement as a Schedule I drug in the e...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2014.873684

    authors: Smith DE,Raswyck GE,Davidson LD

    更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00

  • Psychotropic medication management in persons with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.

    abstract::Persons presenting with concurrent psychiatric and substance problems present unique challenges for diagnosis and for effective and rational treatment planning. This is especially true for psychiatrists attempting to prescribe pharmacologic interventions which will promote recovery from both disorders and improve func...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1999.10471727

    authors: Sowers W,Golden S

    更新日期:1999-01-01 00:00:00

  • Drug injectors and dealers in Odessa, Ukraine.

    abstract::This article reports on the results observed in a series of focus groups and in-depth interviews with injection drug users (IDUs) and drug dealers in Odessa, Ukraine. Ukraine has the highest rate of HIV infection in Eastern as well as Western Europe, and Odessa ranks among the cities in that country with the highest s...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2003.10400488

    authors: Booth RE,Kennedy J,Brewster T,Semerik O

    更新日期:2003-10-01 00:00:00

  • Seeking Safety plus Exposure Therapy: an outcome study on dual diagnosis men.

    abstract::This study arose out of a prominent clinical need: effective treatment for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) in civilian men. This dual diagnosis is estimated to occur in up to 38% of men in substance abuse treatment, and generally portends a more severe clinical course tha...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2005.10399816

    authors: Najavits LM,Schmitz M,Gotthardt S,Weiss RD

    更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of Ego Depletion on Interpersonal Trust among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders.

    abstract::Individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) undergo treatment to recover from addiction. However, exerting self-control, which is essential for successful abstinence from drug addiction, can cause ego depletion. This study experimentally investigated the effect of ego depletion on interpersonal trust and examined p...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2020.1773585

    authors: Liu CJ,Hao F

    更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00

  • The process addictions and the new ASAM definition of addiction.

    abstract::Addiction is a primary, chronic disease involving brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry; it can lead to relapse, progressive development, and the potential for fatality if not treated. While pathological use of alcohol and, more recently, psychoactive substances have been accepted as addictive disease...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 社论

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2012.662105

    authors: Smith DE

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • Differential substance abuse patterns distribute according to gender in heroin addicts.

    abstract::This study attempts to analyse potential gender differences among a group of heroin addicts seeking treatment at a university-based medical centre. The central modality of treatment at this centre is the use of methadone maintenance. Among those patients entering this program there seems to be an emerging pattern of m...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2010.10399789

    authors: Maremmani I,Stefania C,Pacini M,Maremmani AG,Carlini M,Golia F,Deltito J,Dell'Osso L

    更新日期:2010-03-01 00:00:00

  • Effects of gender and diagnosis on addiction history, treatment utilization, and psychosocial functioning among a dually-diagnosed sample in drug treatment.

    abstract::There has been increased recognition of the clinical treatment needs of patients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and the heterogeneity of this group with regard to types of substances used and mental disorders. This article examines differences between men and women diagnosed with mood or psychoti...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2003.10400512

    authors: Grella CE

    更新日期:2003-05-01 00:00:00

  • Counseling as an intervention for the cocaine-abusing methadone maintenance patient.

    abstract::Using archival data from Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment (BAART), a methadone treatment provider, this study examined the efficacy of the clinical intervention of counseling on cocaine use by BAART patients. California State Assembly Bill 2071 mandated that patients at methadone clinics be required to underg...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2003.10400009

    authors: Kletter E

    更新日期:2003-04-01 00:00:00

  • Breaking the cycle of dependency: dual diagnosis and AFDC families.

    abstract::This paper proposes that a comprehensive, long-term program with a case-management focus will produce better outcomes and be more cost-effective than the current approach to managing the illnesses of women on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (or TANF, formerly known as AFDC) who are afflicted with both drug dep...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1997.10400563

    authors: Bearman D,Claydon K,Kincheloe J,Lodise C

    更新日期:1997-10-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence of depression and alcohol and other drug dependence in addictions treatment populations.

    abstract::The diagnosis of depression has been viewed as an important factor in the treatment response for those who have alcohol and other drug dependence. The objective of the study was to examine the prevalence of a lifetime history of major depression in inpatients with a substance use disorder in addictions treatment. An e...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.1996.10524384

    authors: Miller NS,Klamen D,Hoffmann NG,Flaherty JA

    更新日期:1996-04-01 00:00:00

  • Motivation for treatment among women offenders in prison-based treatment and longitudinal outcomes among those who participate in community aftercare.

    abstract::Participation in aftercare may reduce risk of recidivism among women offenders with substance use problems following their release to the community. This study examines motivation to participate in aftercare among women offenders and whether their participation in both in-custody and aftercare treatment reduces their ...

    journal_title:Journal of psychoactive drugs

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/02791072.2011.602275

    authors: Grella CE,Rodriguez L

    更新日期:2011-09-01 00:00:00