Lisa Berger
Biographic Data
| ID | 7836868 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lisa Berger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lisa |
| FAMILY NAME | Berger |
| SIGNATURE | BERGER L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9901-8195 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Treatment of substance use disorder and psychological trauma
Given the co-occurrence of substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder, existing SUD treatment programs are integrating the treatment of psychological trauma into their programming. The present study evaluated 120 women enrolled in the Women of Worth program, a gender-responsive treatment model, on several treatment outcomes. Substance use, depression, psychological trauma severity, and substance-related problems decreased sign…
Substance misusing parents and their children
Parental substance misuse is correlated with child maltreatment and negative outcomes. Researchers have found that parents who misuse drugs and/or alcohol are more likely to abuse and/or neglect th
Complementing SBIRT for Alcohol Misuse with SBIRT for Trauma
Reducing alcohol misuse is a priority for U.S. health officials considering that misuse of alcohol is a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Consequently, health centers are integrating Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol misuse within usual care. Although SBIRT is well validated among general patient samples, results have not generalized to drinkers with probable alcohol use disorder; mor…
Substance Use and Street Violence
In a recent bulletin, the World Health Organization detailed the violence prevention work, particularly on homicide, by Rodrigo Guerrero-Velasco in the city of Cali, Columbia, where he is also the mayor (Greenhouse, 2015). Guerrero-Velasco and his colleagues have used epidemiology to study the social problem of violence and found that guns, alcohol use, and social inequalities were strongly associated risk factors with violence, as were child abu…
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an integrated, public health approach to the identification, early intervention, and as needed, facilitation of treatment service
The Treatment of Substance-Abusing Women Recently Released from Jails
Interview on Treatment for Women with Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorders, and Histories of Trauma
During the past several decades, the substance abuse treatment field has recognized that women often develop and experience substance use disorders differently than men. In addition, trauma, often
Computer-Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment
Due to the rapid evolution of technology, many industries including substance abuse treatment have incorporated the use of technology into their services and products. Much of the original developm
The Affordable Care Act and Its Impact on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment
For many previously uninsured Americans, enrollment in the health insurance marketplace began on October 1, 2013. Despite the anticipated health benefits and health savings that this unprecedented
Heroin Use and Harm Reduction in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has been on the minds of many in the United States due to Operation Enduring Freedom, and the current drawdown of U.S. troops. Beyond war, though, another topic associated with Afghanis
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–5
Drug Policy in Portugal
In 2001, Portugal, based on the recommendation of a select committee, issued new drug laws consistent with a harm-reduction orientation (van het Loo, van Beusekom, & Kahan, 2002). The laws decrimin
Drug Courts
The first drug court was launched in Dade County, Florida, in 1989, and there are now close to 2,500 such courts across the United States (Huddleston & Marlowe, 2011). A drug court is a specific co
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Drug Courts
The first drug court was launched in Dade County, Florida, in 1989, and there are now close to 2,500 such courts across the United States (Huddleston & Marlowe, 2011). A drug court is a specific co
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–5
Drug Policy in Portugal
In 2001, Portugal, based on the recommendation of a select committee, issued new drug laws consistent with a harm-reduction orientation (van het Loo, van Beusekom, & Kahan, 2002). The laws decrimin
Computer-Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment
Due to the rapid evolution of technology, many industries including substance abuse treatment have incorporated the use of technology into their services and products. Much of the original developm
The Affordable Care Act and Its Impact on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment
For many previously uninsured Americans, enrollment in the health insurance marketplace began on October 1, 2013. Despite the anticipated health benefits and health savings that this unprecedented
Heroin Use and Harm Reduction in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has been on the minds of many in the United States due to Operation Enduring Freedom, and the current drawdown of U.S. troops. Beyond war, though, another topic associated with Afghanis
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an integrated, public health approach to the identification, early intervention, and as needed, facilitation of treatment service
The Treatment of Substance-Abusing Women Recently Released from Jails
Interview on Treatment for Women with Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorders, and Histories of Trauma
During the past several decades, the substance abuse treatment field has recognized that women often develop and experience substance use disorders differently than men. In addition, trauma, often
Substance Use and Street Violence
In a recent bulletin, the World Health Organization detailed the violence prevention work, particularly on homicide, by Rodrigo Guerrero-Velasco in the city of Cali, Columbia, where he is also the mayor (Greenhouse, 2015). Guerrero-Velasco and his colleagues have used epidemiology to study the social problem of violence and found that guns, alcohol use, and social inequalities were strongly associated risk factors with violence, as were child abu…
Complementing SBIRT for Alcohol Misuse with SBIRT for Trauma
Reducing alcohol misuse is a priority for U.S. health officials considering that misuse of alcohol is a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Consequently, health centers are integrating Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol misuse within usual care. Although SBIRT is well validated among general patient samples, results have not generalized to drinkers with probable alcohol use disorder; mor…
Substance misusing parents and their children
Parental substance misuse is correlated with child maltreatment and negative outcomes. Researchers have found that parents who misuse drugs and/or alcohol are more likely to abuse and/or neglect th
Treatment of substance use disorder and psychological trauma
Given the co-occurrence of substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder, existing SUD treatment programs are integrating the treatment of psychological trauma into their programming. The present study evaluated 120 women enrolled in the Women of Worth program, a gender-responsive treatment model, on several treatment outcomes. Substance use, depression, psychological trauma severity, and substance-related problems decreased sign…
Psychology (12 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (6 works) · Substance use (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Substance abuse (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works)