Journal of Addictions Nursing 

About: Journal of Addictions Nursing is an academic journal published by Informa. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Medicine & Substance abuse. It has an ISSN identifier of 1088-4602. Over the lifetime, 967 publications have been published receiving 7514 citations.

In Search of How People Change: Applications to Addictive Behaviors

Abstract: How people intentionally change addictive behaviors with and without treatment is not well understood by behavioral scientists. This article summarizes research on self-initiated and professionally...

Substance Use among Nurses: Differences between Specialties

Abstract: Objectives: Valid data on factors that increase a health care worker's likelihood of substance use are integral in ensuring professional standards and quality health care for consumers. This study explored the association between nursing specialty and past-year substance use.Methods: In an anonymous mailed survey, a balanced stratified sample of registered nurses (n = 4438) reported their use of marijuana, cocaine, and prescription-type drugs, as well as cigarette smoking and binge drinking.Results: Prevalence of use of all substances was 32%. Rates varied by specialty, even when sociodemographics were controlled. Compared with nurses in women's health, pediatrics, and general practice, emergency nurses were 3.5 times as likely to use marijuana or cocaine (odds ratio [OR] = 3.5; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.5, 8.2); oncology and administration nurses were twice as likely to engage in binge drinking, and psychiatric nurses were most likely to smoke (OR = 2.4: 95% CI = 1.6, 3.8). No specialty difference...

Psychosocial Factors Affecting Smartphone Addiction in University Students.

Abstract: Smartphone addiction is a recent concern that has resulted from the dramatic increase in worldwide smartphone use. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate psychosocial factors affecting smartphone addiction in university students. The study was performed among students at the Ondokuz Mayis University Samsun School of Health (Samsun, Turkey) on October-December 2015. Four hundred ninety-four students possessing smartphones and agreeing to participate were included. A sociodemographic data form produced by the authors and consisting of 10 questions was administered together with a questionnaire involving the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), the Flourishing Scale, the General Health Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The questionnaires were applied in a class environment at face-to-face interviews. SAS-SV scores of 6.47% of students were "significantly higher" than the participating group mean SAS-SV score. Multiple regression analysis revealed that depression, anxiety and insomnia, and familial social support statistically, significantly predicted smartphone addiction. Further studies of smartphone addiction in different age groups and with different educational levels are now needed.

CE FEATURE Alternative Diversion Programs for Nurses with Impaired Practice: Completers and Non-Completers

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe, explain, and compare the experiences of nurses who were completers and non-completers of an alternative diversion program for chemically dependent nurses. Risk factors for substance abuse are explored.Sixteen nurses who had participated in an alternative diversion program for chemically dependent nurses were interviewed for this study. Fourteen of these nurses completed second interviews. Qualitative analysis of these interviews was conducted utilizing the constant comparative method.Common issues for the nurses included medical conditions and dual diagnosis for which legal prescriptions were frequently obtained. Most of the nurses worked in critical care, noted stressful work conditions, and diverted medications from the workplace for their own use. They also listed emotional stresses associated with impaired practice and addiction, primarily isolation, depression, shame, and guilt. They noted a culture of stigma and mistreatment of addicts and alcoholics by man...

Mobile Phone Addiction Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

Abstract: Objectives Mobile phone addiction among children and adolescents has become a concern for all. To date, focuses have been given to Internet addiction, but comprehensive overview of mobile phone addiction is lacking. The review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of mobile phone addiction among children and adolescents. Methods Electronic databases search included Medline, Proquest, Pubmed, EBSCO host, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, OVID, Springer, Wiley online library, and Science Direct. Inclusion criteria were studies including children and adolescents, studies published in peer-reviewed journals, and studies focusing on mobile phone addiction or problematic use of mobile phone. A systematic search identified 12 descriptive studies, which met inclusion criteria, but no interventional study met the criteria. Results The prevalence of problematic mobile phone use was found to be 6.3% in the overall population (6.1% among boys and 6.5% among girls), whereas another study found 16% among the adolescents. The review finds that excessive or overuse of mobile phone was associated with feeling insecurity; staying up late at night; impaired parent-child relationship; impaired school relationships; psychological problems such as behavioral addiction like compulsive buying and pathological gambling, low mood, tension and anxiety, leisure boredom, and behavioral problems, among which most pronounced association was observed for hyperactivity followed by conduct problems and emotional symptoms. Conclusions Though mobile phone use helps in maintaining social relationship, mobile phone addiction among children and adolescents needs urgent attention. Interventional studies are needed to address these emerging issues.