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Current Issue: May/June 2008

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Opioid Maintenance Therapy Saves Lives
This study examines predictors of long-term mortality in heroin-dependent patients who had participated in a randomized trial comparing methadone and buprenorphine.

Computerized Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention May Reduce Hazardous Drinking
Web-based strategies have the potential to improve delivery of alcohol screening and brief intervention. This study examines university students who screened positive for hazardous or harmful drinking.

The Impact of Peer and Adult Modeling on Impaired Driving in Teenagers
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for young people, and many involve substance-related impairment. To better understand the factors contributing to impaired driving in this age group, investigators administered anonymous questionnaires to urban and rural 10th and 12th grade students.

Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Common in Youth with Psychotic Disorders
Researchers examined patterns of substance use in youths undergoing treatment for early onset psychosis.

Integrated Trauma and Substance Abuse Treatment and Occurrence of Adverse Events
Research has demonstrated a significant relationship between physical/sexual abuse and substance use disorders.This trial examines whether adverse events were more common in patients enrolled in a combined treatment program compared with women enrolled in non–trauma-focused treatment.

Availability of Smoking Cessation Treatment for Patients in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Treating nicotine dependence in outpatient substance abuse treatment (OSAT) facilities is uncommon. This study evaluates the availability of smoking cessation services in US OSAT programs.