Showing papers by "Neal Doran published in 2012"
TL;DR: Although text-messaging had no effect on weight, adherence was associated with improvement in weight-related behaviors and weight outcomes and Text-messages could be a useful adjunct to weight loss treatments.
148 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the relationship between aggression and substance use disorders and discussed evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention, with a focus on youth in secure settings, in order to understand motives and associations with substance use and select appropriate interventions.
Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) in youth are strongly associated with aggression, delinquency, and involvement with the juvenile justice and mental health systems. This article reviews the relationship between aggression and SUDs and discusses evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention, with a focus on youth in secure settings. While evidence indicates etiological overlap, SUDs also confer risk for aggression and delinquent behavior. SUDs and aggression are each influenced by executive functions that develop as youth transition toward adult roles. Additionally, the effects of substance use on the adolescent brain impair neurocognitive function and increase the risk for aggression and further substance use. In terms of assessment, it is important to identify function and form of aggression in order to understand motives and associations with substance use and to select appropriate interventions. Evidence-based screening and assessment of aggression, substance involvement, and related domains i...
54 citations
TL;DR: The findings further explain the interrelationships of PTSD, depression, and smoking in the prediction of physical HRQoL and advocate the importance of integrated care.
34 citations