Homelessness and health-related outcomes: an umbrella review of observational studies and randomized controlled trials

M Fornaro, E Dragioti, M De Prisco, M Billeci… - BMC medicine, 2022 - Springer
Background Homelessness has been associated with multiple detrimental health outcomes
across observational studies. However, relatively few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) …

Prevalence, sociodemographic variables, mental health condition, and type of drug use associated with suicide behaviors among people with substance use …

B Armoon, N SoleimanvandiAzar… - Journal of addictive …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
We assessed the prevalence, sociodemographic variables, mental health condition, and
type of drug use associated with suicide behaviors among patients with substance use …

Suicidal behaviors and associated factors among individuals with gambling disorders: A meta-analysis

B Armoon, MD Griffiths, R Mohammadi… - Journal of gambling …, 2023 - Springer
The risk for suicidal behaviors including suicide ideations and attempts among individuals
with gambling disorder (IWGDs) is high compared to the general population. Little is known …

Increases in methamphetamine injection among treatment admissions in the US

CM Jones, B Han, P Seth, G Baldwin, WM Compton - Addictive behaviors, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Prior research indicates rising methamphetamine use and harms in the US,
potentially related to increases in methamphetamine injection. To date, research on trends …

[HTML][HTML] Associations of hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody positivity with opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance injection among people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural …

AT Estadt, WC Miller, D Kline, BM Whitney… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background People who inject drugs (PWID) in the rural US often inject stimulants, alone or
with opioids. The impact of these substance use patterns may influence HCV risk behaviors …

Drug type and risk behaviors associated with non-fatal overdose among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

B Armoon, N SoleimanvandiAzar… - Journal of addictive …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The present study aimed to determine the association between drug type, risk behaviors and
non-fatal overdose among people who use drugs (PWUD). We searched for studies in …

Prevalence and high risk behaviours associated with HCV testing among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

SE Karimi, A Bayani, P Higgs, AH Bayat… - … , prevention, and policy, 2020 - Springer
Background Hepatitis C diagnosis could be a gateway to behavioral change and
subsequent decline in transmission among people who inject drugs (PWIDs). We assessed …

Prevalence of methamphetamine use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis

W Lodge II, PJA Kelly, S Napoleon, S Plezia… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background International efforts have reduced the availability of methamphetamine
precursors, but its distribution and use continue to rise. Methamphetamine use can lead to …

Mechanisms for expanding harm reduction for opioid use in suburban and rural US settings

HDG Montaque, E Christenson… - Journal of Drug …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
The availability and adoption of Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) depends heavily on the
towns and counties charged with implementing and sustaining these programs. Suburban …

Trends and distinct profiles of persons who inject drugs in the United States, 2015–2019

D Park, S Oh, M Cano, CP Salas-Wright, MG Vaughn - Preventive Medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
Drug injection represents a major health problem in the US, with severe health
consequences including the transmission of blood-borne infections. An examination of the …