Publications by authors named "Colin B Goodman"

Positive affect (PA) is crucial for individuals to cope with the current pandemic and buffer the lingering fears after it, especially for patients with substance-use disorders (SUDs). The current study aimed to explore PA and its related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in male patients with the heroin-use disorder (HUD) and patients with the methamphetamine-use disorder (MAUD), respectively. A total of 325 male patients with SUDs (106 with HUD and 219 with MAUD, all were single-substance users) in a compulsory rehabilitation center underwent semi-structured interviews during the pandemic.

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Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder, with increasing evidence that patients with MDD display psychotic symptoms. Studies have shown the association between lipid levels and MDD, but few have explored the relationship between lipids and psychotic symptoms in MDD. The objective of this study was to compare the differences of lipid levels between patients with psychotic major depressive disorder (PMD) and those with non-psychotic major depressive disorder (NPMD) in first-episode and drug-naive (FEDN) MDD patients.

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Article Synopsis
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened concerns about negative affect (NA) in elderly patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), which is now a significant public health issue.
  • Two psychiatrists interviewed 77 patients over 50 to gather demographic data and substance use information, using specific scales to assess impulsivity and NA.
  • Analysis revealed that factors such as gender, drug use frequency, cravings, and impulsivity are linked to NA in these patients, offering insights for clinicians to help mitigate their emotional distress during the pandemic.
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