• Association between cannabis use and physical health problems in Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study from the youth survey Ungdata 

      Mæland, Ragnhild; Lien, Lars; Leonhardt, Marja (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-06)
      Background - Cannabis use is increasing among young Norwegians and several studies show a high incidence of common physical health problems. An association has previously been found between cannabis use and mental health problems. Since physical and mental health problems often co-occur, the aim of this study is to explore the relationship between cannabis use and physical health problems.<p> <p>Methods ...
    • Education and Training in Addiction Medicine and Psychology across Europe: A EUFAS Survey 

      Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Leonhardt, Marja; Dom, Geert; Batalla, Albert; Flórez Menéndez, Gerardo; Mann, Karl; Wurst, Friedrich Martin; Wojnar, Marcin; Drummond, Colin; Scafato, Emanuele; Gual, Antoni; Ribeiro, Cristina Maria; Cottencin, Olivier; Frischknecht, Ulrich; Rolland, Benjamin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-09)
      Introduction: Training in addiction medicine and addiction psychology is essential to ensure the quality of treatment for patients with substance use disorders. Some earlier research has shown varying training between countries, but no comprehensive study of addiction training across Europe has been performed. The present study by the European Federation for Addiction Societies (EUFAS) aimed to fill ...
    • Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 and all-cause mortality in persons with co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness during the pandemic: a Norwegian cohort study 

      Leonhardt, Marja; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Lien, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-28)
      Purpose - Most people were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Persons with co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illness (MI) are already a marginalized group, with above average mortality. Thus, the study aim was to investigate SARS-CoV-2 incidence and mortality among persons with SUD/MI during the first two years of the pandemic.<p> <p>Methods - This historical cohort study merged ...
    • Norwegian Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Social and Communities Opportunities Profile-Mini for Persons with Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. 

      Leonhardt, Marja; Kyrdalen, Ellen; Holstad, Atle; Solbakken, Heidi Hurlen; Chiu, Marcus YL; Lien, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-05)
      Persons with concurrent mental health and substance use disorders often do not participate actively in society and remain marginalized. The promotion of social inclusion is important for the care of persons with concurrent disorders. To measure social inclusion, the Social and Communities Opportunities Profile (SCOPE) was developed, followed by its mini version for English-speaking people in Singapore. ...