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Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Research
Developmental Medicine Research

Publications

  1. Roadmap for Global Youth Substance Use Prevention, Screening, and Early Intervention Research. J Adolesc Health. 2025 Jan; 76(1):9-15. View Abstract
  2. Telehealth counseling plus mHealth intervention for cannabis use in emerging adults: Development and a remote open pilot trial. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Nov; 166:209472. View Abstract
  3. Predicting Time to Return to Cannabis Use After a Cessation Attempt: Impact of Cumulated Exposure to Nicotine-Containing Products. Tob Use Insights. 2024; 17:1179173X241259603. View Abstract
  4. Standard Versus Family-Based Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Adolescent Substance Use in Primary Care: Protocol for a Multisite Randomized Effectiveness Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 May 31; 13:e54486. View Abstract
  5. Correction: Longitudinal effects of gender minority stressors on substance use and related risk and protective factors among gender minority adolescents. PLoS One. 2024; 19(5):e0304725. View Abstract
  6. Correction: Computer-Facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Risk in Adolescent Patients of Pediatric Primary Care Offices: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 May 08; 13:e59383. View Abstract
  7. Computer-Facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Risk in Adolescent Patients of Pediatric Primary Care Offices: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 03 26; 13:e55039. View Abstract
  8. Religious affiliation protects against alcohol/substance use initiation: A prospective study among healthy adolescents. J Adolesc. 2023 02; 95(2):372-381. View Abstract
  9. Associations of Momentary Mindfulness With Affect and Cannabis Desire in a Trial of Cannabis Use Interventions With and Without Momentary Assessment. J Adolesc Health. 2023 01; 72(1):126-129. View Abstract
  10. High-Potency Cannabis Use in Adolescence. J Pediatr. 2023 01; 252:191-197.e1. View Abstract
  11. Forgiveness Mediates the Relationship Between Middle Frontal Gyrus Volume and Clinical Symptoms in Adolescents. Front Hum Neurosci. 2022; 16:782893. View Abstract
  12. Perceived stress and rejection associated with functional network strength during memory retrieval in adolescents. Cogn Neurosci. 2022 Jan-Jun; 13(2):99-112. View Abstract
  13. Perceived Risk of Harm Mediates the Effects of Primary Care Alcohol Use Screening and Brief Advice in Adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2022 03; 70(3):442-449. View Abstract
  14. Young and invisible: a qualitative study of service engagement by people who inject drugs in India. BMJ Open. 2021 09 21; 11(9):e047350. View Abstract
  15. Trends in cannabis-related attitudes and behaviors among cannabis-using adolescent and young adult outpatients following medical cannabis legalization in Massachusetts. Subst Abus. 2022; 43(1):328-335. View Abstract
  16. Longitudinal effects of gender minority stressors on substance use and related risk and protective factors among gender minority adolescents. PLoS One. 2021; 16(6):e0250500. View Abstract
  17. Trait mindfulness and cannabis use-related factors in adolescents and young adults with frequent use. Subst Abus. 2021; 42(4):968-973. View Abstract
  18. Medical marijuana laws (MMLs) and dispensary provisions not associated with higher odds of adolescent marijuana or heavy marijuana use: A 46 State Analysis, 1991-2015. Subst Abus. 2021; 42(4):471-475. View Abstract
  19. Adolescent Gender and Age Differences in Religiously and Spiritually Motivated Types of Forgiveness and the Relationship to Depressive Symptoms. J Relig Health. 2021 Aug; 60(4):2662-2676. View Abstract
  20. Does Tobacco Screening in Youth Primary Care Identify Youth Vaping? J Adolesc Health. 2021 09; 69(3):519-522. View Abstract
  21. Pediatric Primary Care Provider Perspectives on a Computer-Facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention System for Adolescent Substance Use. J Adolesc Health. 2021 07; 69(1):157-161. View Abstract
  22. Digital Health Technology to Enhance Adolescent and Young Adult Clinical Preventive Services: Affordances and Challenges. J Adolesc Health. 2020 08; 67(2S):S24-S33. View Abstract
  23. Measurement-Based Care in the Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2020 10; 29(4):675-690. View Abstract
  24. Development and pilot testing of a counseling-plus-mHealth intervention to reduce risk for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection in young women with depression. Mhealth. 2020; 6:17. View Abstract
  25. Adolescent SBIRT Practices Among Pediatricians in Massachusetts. J Addict Med. 2020 Mar/Apr; 14(2):145-149. View Abstract
  26. Morphometric Biomarkers of Adolescents With Familial Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2019 11; 43(11):2354-2366. View Abstract
  27. Effect of Computer-Based Substance Use Screening and Brief Behavioral Counseling vs Usual Care for Youths in Pediatric Primary Care: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 06 05; 2(6):e196258. View Abstract
  28. Young people who inject drugs in India have high HIV incidence and behavioural risk: a cross-sectional study. J Int AIDS Soc. 2019 05; 22(5):e25287. View Abstract
  29. Understanding the implications of the "vaping epidemic" among adolescents and young adults: A call for action. Subst Abus. 2019; 40(1):7-10. View Abstract
  30. Alcohol Use Disorder: A Pediatric-Onset Condition Needing Early Detection and Intervention. Pediatrics. 2019 03; 143(3). View Abstract
  31. A Parenting and Life Skills Intervention for Teen Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatrics. 2019 03; 143(3). View Abstract
  32. Alcohol Use Screening and Behavioral Counseling With Adolescents in Primary Care: A Call to Action. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 01 01; 173(1):12-14. View Abstract
  33. Religiously or Spiritually-Motivated Forgiveness and Subsequent Health and Well-Being among Young Adults: An Outcome-Wide Analysis. J Posit Psychol. 2019; 14(5):649-658. View Abstract
  34. Pilot randomized trial of MOMENT, a motivational counseling-plus-ecological momentary intervention to reduce marijuana use in youth. Mhealth. 2018; 4:29. View Abstract
  35. Screening and Brief Advice to Reduce Adolescents' Risk of Riding With Substance-Using Drivers. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2018 07; 79(4):611-616. View Abstract
  36. Adolescent Hippocampal and Prefrontal Brain Activation During Performance of the Virtual Morris Water Task. Front Hum Neurosci. 2018; 12:238. View Abstract
  37. Momentary factors during marijuana use as predictors of lapse during attempted abstinence in young adults. Addict Behav. 2018 08; 83:167-174. View Abstract
  38. Heterogeneity of state medical marijuana laws and adolescent recent use of alcohol and marijuana: Analysis of 45 states, 1991-2011. Subst Abus. 2018; 39(2):247-254. View Abstract
  39. Screening Adolescents for Alcohol Use: Tracking Practice Trends of Massachusetts Pediatricians. J Addict Med. 2017 Nov/Dec; 11(6):427-434. View Abstract
  40. Computer-Facilitated Screening and Brief Advice to Reduce Adolescents' Heavy Episodic Drinking: A Study in Two Countries. J Adolesc Health. 2018 01; 62(1):118-120. View Abstract
  41. A Call for Social Responsibility and Suicide Risk Screening, Prevention, and Early Intervention Following the Release of the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why. JAMA Intern Med. 2017 10 01; 177(10):1418-1419. View Abstract
  42. Trajectories of Substance Use Frequency among Adolescents Seen in Primary Care: Implications for Screening. J Pediatr. 2017 05; 184:178-185. View Abstract
  43. Putting Adolescents at Risk: Riding With Drinking Drivers Who Are Adults in the Home. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2017 01; 78(1):146-151. View Abstract
  44. Research on Clinical Preventive Services for Adolescents and Young Adults: Where Are We and Where Do We Need to Go? J Adolesc Health. 2017 Mar; 60(3):249-260. View Abstract
  45. The design of medical marijuana laws and adolescent use and heavy use of marijuana: Analysis of 45 states from 1991 to 2011. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2017 Jan 01; 170:1-8. View Abstract
  46. The future of screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment in adolescent primary care: research directions and dissemination challenges. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 08; 28(4):434-40. View Abstract
  47. Development and psychometric characteristics of the pediatric inpatient experience survey (PIES). Int J Qual Health Care. 2016 Apr; 28(2):191-9. View Abstract
  48. The Knowledge Gaps for Medical Marijuana in Pediatric Conditions. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2015 Nov-Dec; 36(9):767-8. View Abstract
  49. Adolescent substance use screening in primary care: Validity of computer self-administered versus clinician-administered screening. Subst Abus. 2016; 37(1):197-203. View Abstract
  50. Making time for mental health: computerized previsit screening in primary care. J Adolesc Health. 2015 Mar; 56(3):257-8. View Abstract
  51. Medical marijuana: review of the science and implications for developmental-behavioral pediatric practice. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2015 Feb-Mar; 36(2):115-23. View Abstract
  52. Youth marijuana use: state of the science for the practicing clinician. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2014 Aug; 26(4):420-7. View Abstract
  53. Implementing Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Education in a Pediatric Residency Curriculum. Subst Abus. 2015; 36(3):332-8. View Abstract
  54. Screening and brief intervention for alcohol and other abuse. Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2014 Apr; 25(1):126-56. View Abstract
  55. Putting the Screen in Screening: Technology-Based Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventions in Medical Settings. Alcohol Res. 2014; 36(1):63-79. View Abstract
  56. Do risky friends change the efficacy of a primary care brief intervention for adolescent alcohol use? J Adolesc Health. 2014 Apr; 54(4):449-53. View Abstract
  57. Psychometric evaluation of the family-centered care scale for pediatric acute care nursing. Nurs Res. 2013 May-Jun; 62(3):160-8. View Abstract
  58. Evaluation of raising adolescent families together program: a medical home for adolescent mothers and their children. Am J Public Health. 2012 Oct; 102(10):1879-85. View Abstract
  59. Computer-facilitated substance use screening and brief advice for teens in primary care: an international trial. Pediatrics. 2012 Jun; 129(6):1072-82. View Abstract
  60. Longitudinal study of depressive symptoms and social support in adolescent mothers. Matern Child Health J. 2012 May; 16(4):894-901. View Abstract
  61. Results of a statewide survey of adolescent substance use screening rates and practices in primary care. Subst Abus. 2012; 33(4):321-6. View Abstract
  62. Is fear of strangers related to physical activity among youth? Am J Health Promot. 2012 Jan-Feb; 26(3):189-95. View Abstract
  63. Community food environment, home food environment, and fruit and vegetable intake of children and adolescents. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2012 Nov-Dec; 44(6):634-8. View Abstract
  64. Pediatrician-psychiatrist collaboration to care for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and anxiety. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2011 Jan; 50(1):37-43. View Abstract
  65. Alcohol policy enforcement and changes in student drinking rates in a statewide public college system: a follow-up study. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2010 Aug 04; 5:18. View Abstract
  66. Validation of the Individualized Numeric Rating Scale (INRS): a pain assessment tool for nonverbal children with intellectual disability. Pain. 2010 Aug; 150(2):231-236. View Abstract
  67. Brief scales to assess physical activity and sedentary equipment in the home. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2010 Jan 31; 7:10. View Abstract
  68. The meaning of cost for families of children with congenital heart disease. J Pediatr Health Care. 2010 Sep-Oct; 24(5):318-25. View Abstract
  69. Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for Youth (NEWS-Y): reliability and relationship with physical activity. Prev Med. 2009 Aug-Sep; 49(2-3):213-8. View Abstract
  70. Primary care follow-up plans for adolescents with substance use problems. Pediatrics. 2009 Jul; 124(1):144-50. View Abstract
  71. Relation of school environment and policy to adolescent physical activity. J Sch Health. 2009 Apr; 79(4):153-9; quiz 205-6. View Abstract
  72. Environmental and safety barriers to youth physical activity in neighborhood parks and streets: reliability and validity. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2009 Feb; 21(1):86-99. View Abstract
  73. Reliability and validity of the brief multidimensional measure of religiousness/spirituality among adolescents. J Relig Health. 2008 Dec; 47(4):438-57. View Abstract
  74. The Withdrawal Assessment Tool-1 (WAT-1): an assessment instrument for monitoring opioid and benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms in pediatric patients. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2008 Nov; 9(6):573-80. View Abstract
  75. Parental alcohol screening in pediatric practices. Pediatrics. 2008 Nov; 122(5):e1022-9. View Abstract
  76. A simulator-based tool that assesses pediatric resident resuscitation competency. Pediatrics. 2008 Mar; 121(3):e597-603. View Abstract
  77. Reliability and validity of destination-specific barriers to walking and cycling for youth. Prev Med. 2008 Apr; 46(4):311-6. View Abstract
  78. The role of parental consent in adolescent substance use research. J Adolesc Health. 2008 Feb; 42(2):192-7. View Abstract
  79. Prevalence of positive substance abuse screen results among adolescent primary care patients. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007 Nov; 161(11):1035-41. View Abstract
  80. Alcohol use and religiousness/spirituality among adolescents. South Med J. 2007 Apr; 100(4):349-55. View Abstract
  81. The "Six T's": barriers to screening teens for substance abuse in primary care. J Adolesc Health. 2007 May; 40(5):456-61. View Abstract
  82. Adolescents' preference for substance abuse screening in primary care practice. Subst Abus. 2007; 28(4):107-17. View Abstract
  83. Incorporating vaccine-preventable disease surveillance into the National Health Information Network: leveraging children's hospitals. Pediatrics. 2006 Oct; 118(4):1431-8. View Abstract
  84. Development of a new Adolescent Patient-Provider Interaction Scale (APPIS) for youth at risk for STDs/HIV. J Adolesc Health. 2006 Jun; 38(6):753.e1-7. View Abstract
  85. Drug testing of adolescents in general medical clinics, in school and at home: physician attitudes and practices. J Adolesc Health. 2006 Apr; 38(4):336-42. View Abstract
  86. State Behavioral Scale: a sedation assessment instrument for infants and young children supported on mechanical ventilation. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2006 Mar; 7(2):107-14. View Abstract
  87. Drug testing of adolescents in ambulatory medicine: physician practices and knowledge. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 Feb; 160(2):146-50. View Abstract
  88. Young adults in Massachusetts: who is at risk of being uninsured? J Adolesc Health. 2004 Nov; 35(5):425.e19-27. View Abstract
  89. Test-retest reliability of adolescents' self-report of substance use. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2004 Aug; 28(8):1236-41. View Abstract
  90. Outreach, mental health, and case management services: can they help to retain HIV-positive and at-risk youth and young adults in care? Matern Child Health J. 2003 Dec; 7(4):205-18. View Abstract
  91. Heavy drinking and alcohol policy enforcement in a statewide public college system. J Stud Alcohol. 2003 Sep; 64(5):696-703. View Abstract
  92. Is maternal age at delivery related to childhood food allergy? Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2003 Aug; 14(4):307-11. View Abstract
  93. Substance use problems and associated psychiatric symptoms among adolescents in primary care. Pediatrics. 2003 Jun; 111(6 Pt 1):e699-705. View Abstract
  94. Validity of brief alcohol screening tests among adolescents: a comparison of the AUDIT, POSIT, CAGE, and CRAFFT. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2003 Jan; 27(1):67-73. View Abstract
  95. Boston HAPPENS Program: HIV-positive, homeless, and at-risk youth can access care through youth-oriented HIV services. Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 2003 Jan; 14(1):43-53. View Abstract
  96. Initiation of services in the Boston HAPPENS Program: human immunodeficiency virus-positive, homeless, and at-risk youth can access services. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2002 Oct; 16(10):497-510. View Abstract
  97. Association of adolescent risk behaviors with mental health symptoms in high school students. J Adolesc Health. 2002 Sep; 31(3):240-6. View Abstract
  98. Temporal associations between depressive symptoms and self-reported sexually transmitted disease among adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002 Jun; 156(6):599-606. View Abstract
  99. Validity of the CRAFFT substance abuse screening test among adolescent clinic patients. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002 Jun; 156(6):607-14. View Abstract
  100. Associations of depression, self-esteem, and substance use with sexual risk among adolescents. Prev Med. 2001 Sep; 33(3):179-89. View Abstract
  101. Behavior and injury in urban and rural adolescents. Inj Prev. 1996 Dec; 2(4):266-73. View Abstract
  102. The adolescent child health and illness profile. A population-based measure of health. Med Care. 1995 May; 33(5):553-66. View Abstract
  103. Satiety after preloads with different amounts of fat and carbohydrate: implications for obesity. Am J Clin Nutr. 1994 Oct; 60(4):476-87. View Abstract
  104. Adolescent health status measurement: development of the Child Health and Illness Profile. Pediatrics. 1993 Feb; 91(2):430-5. View Abstract
  105. Time course of effects of preloads high in fat or carbohydrate on food intake and hunger ratings in humans. Am J Physiol. 1991 Apr; 260(4 Pt 2):R756-63. View Abstract
  106. Effects of drinks sweetened with sucrose or aspartame on hunger, thirst and food intake in men. Physiol Behav. 1990 Jul; 48(1):19-26. View Abstract

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