Publications by authors named "R D Harwick"

Introduction: High risk sex-such as sex with multiple partners, condomless sex, or transactional or commercial sex-is a risk factor in individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). SUD treatment can reduce sexual risk behavior, but interventions to reduce such behavior in this context have not been consistently effective. This study sought to determine if the impact of treatment on sexual risk behavior can be increased.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Cannabis legalization in Washington State has increased the availability, consumption, and potency of cannabis products for adults. Public health education promoting safe use for adult consumers has lagged behind these trends. This study assesses the potential of cannabis retail workers (budtenders) to engage in responsible use education with adult consumers at point of sale.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

US state-level policy often divides legal cannabis use into medical and recreational categories. However, research suggests medical and non-medical cannabis consumption often overlaps and consumers' relationship with cannabis may change. This study aimed to understand cannabis consumption from the perspective of consumers.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Cannabis advertisement content in print media has not yet been studied, despite youth high exposure to them. This study analyzes cannabis ads content in two publications in Western Washington State, USA. Content analysis of 305 cannabis advertisements published in 2017 in two free print publications was performed with support of NVivo software.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Almost 21,000 youth, in the U.S., leave foster care due to "emancipation" each year.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF