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Stuart Usdan

Researcher at University of Alabama

Publications -  56
Citations -  1488

Stuart Usdan is an academic researcher from University of Alabama. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Population. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 56 publications receiving 1337 citations. Previous affiliations of Stuart Usdan include University of South Carolina & Health Science University.

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Using Wireless Handheld Computers and Tailored Text Messaging to Reduce Negative Consequences of Drinking Alcohol

TL;DR: This study demonstrated the feasibility of delivering tailored messages via wireless handheld computers that addressed consequences of alcohol use and were tailored to respondents' reported behavior, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancies regarding alcohol-related consequences.
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Using the theory of planned behavior to predict gambling behavior.

TL;DR: Results from this research support the utility of the TPB to explain gambling behavior in this population of college students and suggest that college-based responsible gambling efforts should consider targeting misperceptions of approval regarding gambling behavior, personal approval of gambling behavior (i.e., attitudes), and perceived behavioral control to better manage gamblingbehavior in various situations.
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Initiating abstinence in cocaine abusing dually diagnosed homeless persons.

TL;DR: Effectiveness of DT+ was demonstrated, with greatest impacts on abstinence outcomes, and replicated earlier work demonstrating effectiveness of behavioral day treatment and contingency management as an effective combination for cocaine abusing homeless persons.
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Disordered gambling and co-morbidity of psychiatric disorders among college students: An examination of problem drinking, anxiety and depression

TL;DR: Because college students who experience disordered gambling are at increased risk of experiencing co-occurring disorders, it might be useful for college health professionals to concurrently screen and intervene for co-morbid disorders.
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Alcohol use and high-risk sexual behavior among collegiate women: a review of research on alcohol myopia theory.

TL;DR: A review of current English literature in the areas of high-risk alcohol use and sexual behavior was conducted from September 2007 to December 2008 as discussed by the authors, where the purpose was to specifically review studies that used alcohol myopia theory (AMT) as the theoretical perspective from which they were evaluated and analyzed.