Publications by authors named "P G Tibbo"
Objective: Trauma survivors are more likely than others to use cannabis, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly co-occurs with cannabis use disorder (CUD). Automatic memory associations between trauma reminders and cannabis use have been suggested as contributing mechanisms. These associations can be studied experimentally by manipulating trauma cue exposure in a cue-reactivity paradigm (CRP) and examining effects on the accessibility of cannabis information in memory in trauma survivors with and without PTSD.
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- This study explored how substance use varies by gender, ethnicity, and income among clients seeking mental health and addiction services in Nova Scotia, focusing on prevalence, routes of administration, and associated factors.
- 36.1% of clients reported daily substance use, with the highest rates found among homeless individuals (69.7%) and non-White men receiving social assistance/disability (60.9%).
- Factors such as age, insurance access, mental health history, suicide risk, and psychosocial stressors were linked to higher rates of substance use, indicating a need for tailored prevention and treatment strategies.
People with trauma histories have an increased odds of cannabis use. Little is known about the frequency or consequences of different cannabis use regimens in cannabis users with trauma histories. Individuals with anxiety disorders tend to administer benzodiazepines in a pro re nata (PRN; i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhat Psychiatrists Should Know About Prescribed Safer Opioid Supply.
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- Several trials have shown that adversity-focused treatments can reduce symptoms of PTSD and psychosis, but there is limited research on their effects on substance use, especially in early phase psychosis populations.
- This study tested an adapted prolonged exposure therapy (PE+) on 19 adults with psychotic disorders and substance misuse, assessing multiple outcomes before and after treatment.
- Results indicated significant improvements in some adversity-related areas and participant satisfaction, but there was no overall improvement in psychotic symptoms and substance misuse actually increased for some individuals.