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International audience; Objective: this article reviews Internet interventions, i.e. interventions using a computer network to establish therapeutic contact with subjects presenting an addiction problem. Internet has become an essential tool in many fields and is gradually being developed in the field of addiction medicine. Methods: based on a review of the literature using the main international databases, this study presents the benefits and limitations of several types of intervention for patients with an alcohol problem, pathological gambling or cannabis. Results: most of the current programmes consist of self-help techniques, but some include contacts with a healthcare professional. These new methods appear to demonstrate positive effects in certain situations and for certain types of patients. Limitations are also assessed from three angles: clinical, psychopathological, and ethical. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved). (journal abstract)

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International audience

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International audience; à venir

International audience; à venir

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ContexteLes troubles de l’usage de substances psychoactives sont une problématique d’actualité en France. Toutefois, peu d’utilisateurs problématiques sont effectivement en soin. La question de l’adhérence au traitement pose également problème. L’objectif principal de cette étude est ainsi de relever les éléments pouvant entrainer un abandon du soin en addictologie. MéthodesCette étude a été réalisée au sein d’un centre de Soins de Suite et de Réadaptation en Addictologie de l’Ouest de la France. L’échantillon comprend 426 patients ayant quitté le centre entre janvier 2014 et décembre 2015. Les dossiers de soin et les transmissions d’équipe ont été explorées afin de relever les éventuels éléments explicatifs des arrêts du soin. RésultatsOn constate que différentes variables sociodémographiques, relatives à leur parcours en soin ou encore à leur consommation, sont significativement associées avec une fin volontaire du soin. Le discours rapporté des patients suggère la présence d’éléments relatifs au soin ou externe à ce dernier qui les poussent à interrompre leur soin. DiscussionCes données représentent une aide pour les soignants, mettant en lumière certains potentiels facteurs de risque et protecteurs de l’arrêt du soin. Compte tenu de ces résultats, des suggestions pour faire évoluer la prise en charge sont proposées.

Substance addiction in young adults is particularly problematic. Yet, much remain at stake in understanding the specifics of this population’s access to services. The objective of this study is to explore young adults’ initiation of substance abuse treatment. Our study sample was composed of 35 individuals aged 18 to 30 with problematic psychoactive substance use who have been identified in criminal courts, hospital emergency departments and Health and Social Services Centers in Quebec (Canada). A thematic analysis was performed on the 62 semi-structured interviews conducted with participants. Three components emerged. First, personal elements—expectations, individual motivations, perceptions of use and capacity to control it—influence initiation of substance abuse treatment. Second, family and peers have noticeable influences. Finally, system characteristics and prior care experiences also shape the process. Consideration should be given to tailor interventions that can reach young adults and encourage them to initiate appropriate care.

Introduction: ‘Digital natives’ concept defines young adults particularly familiar with emerging technologies such as computers, smartphones or Internet. This notion is still controversial and so far the primary identifying criterion was to consider their date of birth. However, literature highlighted the need to describe specific characteristics. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the factor structure of a French version of the Digital Natives Assessment Scale (DNAS).Materials and methods: The sample of this study includes 590 participants from a six-week massive open online course and from websites, electronic forums and social networks. The DNAS was translated in French, then back-translated to English. Results: A principal component analysis with orthogonal rotation followed by a confirmatory factorial analysis showed that a 15-item-four-correlated-component model provided the best fit for the data of our sample. Discussion: Factor structure of this French-translated version of the DNAS was rather similar than those found in earlier studies. This study provides evidence of the DNAS robustness through cross-cultural and cross-generational validation. The French version of the DNAS appears to be appropriate as a quick and effective questionnaire to assess digital natives. More studies are needed to better define further features of this particular group.