Applying ACT to Addictions SIG
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Psychometric investigation of the avoidance and inflexibility scale (AIS) for cocaine use
With the increasing use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based interventions for cocaine use disorder (CUD), the present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Avoidance and Inflexibility Scale (AIS) in the context of cocaine use. A total of 1007 participants, aged 18 to 65, who were seeking treatment for cocaine use, were recruited from an outpatient addiction clinic in Houston, Texas. The study examined the factor structure of the AIS, its associations with relevant psychological constructs, and a potential cutoff score for the scale. The results revealed a two-factor structure for the modified AIS among adults seeking treatment for CUD.
Persisting with purpose: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to target comorbid opioid use disorder and chronic pain in a racially and economically marginalized population
Opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain (CP) are commonly comorbid health conditions that cause significant disability, dis
Capturing the context of drug use for college students: A contextual behavioural science informed qualitative analysis of harm reduction practices using network feedback loops simulation modelling
Drug use during college can have substantial harm on students' lives and impacts the institutions' functioning and local commu
The relation between ADHD symptoms and alcohol and cannabis use outcomes in a cross-sectional study of college students: The mediating role of experiential avoidance
Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk for alcohol and cannabis misuse compared to peers.
The moderating role of experiential avoidance in the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder symptom severity and cannabis dependence
The relationship between cannabis use and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has received increased scientific scrutiny in recent years. Consistent with this research, studies provide evidence that many individuals with PTSD use cannabis to reduce negative affect and other unpleasant internal experiences associated with PTSD. However, no research to date has explored factors that may be associated with an increased likelihood of cannabis misuse among individuals with PTSD.