Joseph J Palamar
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 5221773 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Joseph J Palamar |
| PRENOMES | Joseph J |
| SOBRENOME | Palamar |
| ASSINATURA | PALAMAR J J |
| AFILIAÇÕES | New York University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8565-9415 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 60 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 60 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2006 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Self‐Reported Adverse Effects Associated With New Psychoactive Substance Use in a Sample of Adults From 20 US Cities
US overdose mortality saw first drop below the Jalal-Burke exponential growth curve in 2024
BACKGROUND: Between 1979 and 2016, US overdose death rates rose in a smooth fashion, described by Jalal and Burke using an exponential growth curve that fit observed data nearly perfectly. Fluctuations above this curve have subsequently been seen during shocks related to drug supply and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, large-magnitude dips below the curve have never been demonstrated. Given that overdose mortality began sharply falling during 2023…
Cannabis legalization and law enforcement drug seizures
An analysis of the size of law enforcement seizures of illicit fentanyl in the United States, 2018–2023
Naloxone Acceptance among Nightclub Attendees in New York City
When pink powders shift the drug landscape
National and regional trends in fentanyl seizures in the United States, 2017–2023
Trends in ketamine use among nightclub attendees in New York City, 2017–2024
The Epidemiology of Recreational Use and Availability of DOC and DOI in the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed a rule in which they intend to place the psychedelic phenethylamines 2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroamphetamine (DOC) and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. We investigated the epidemiology of use and availability of these substances. We investigated national trends in seizures of these compounds (which indicate availability) using DEA National For…
Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Ecstasy/MDMA Use Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Adult Populations in the United States, 2015–2020
Little is known about ecstasy/MDMA use among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. Research is important because AAPIs face unique cultural factors that may influence use. We estimated the prevalence and correlates of lifetime ecstasy/MDMA use based on a representative sample of US AAPI adults aged ≥18 from the 2015-2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. An estimated 5.1% of AAPI adults used ecstasy in their lifetime. Compared to…
Increases in the use of drug testing kits among nightclub and festival attendees in New York City who use ecstasy, 2017–2022
Exploring Potential Bellwethers for Drug-Related Mortality in the General Population
Background: Drug-related deaths in the US continue to increase. Sentinel surveillance of high-risk populations can provide early warning for shifts in trends. Nightclub/festival attendees have high levels of drug use, so we explored whether use among this population can serve as a potential bellwether or indicator for use-related mortality in the general population.Methods: Trends in past-year cocaine and methamphetamine use were estimated from n…
Adverse drug effects as a deterrent against willingness to use in the future among nightclub/festival attendees
Trends in drug use among nightclub and festival attendees in New York City, 2017-2022
Prevalence of Substance Use Among Asian Sexual Minority Individuals in the United States, 2015-2020
Asian sexual minorities (SMs) are an under-researched population. SMs are at higher risk for substance use problems than heterosexuals, but little research exists specifically on Asians who are SM. This study compared the prevalence of substance use among Asian SMs and among adults by race/ethnicity and sexual identity in the US. Data were analyzed from participants in the 2015-2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a nationally representat…
Seasonal Variation of Use of Common Psychedelics and Party Drugs Among Nightclub/Festival Attendees in New York City
Few epidemiological studies have focused on seasonal variation in the use of common psychedelics and party drugs among nightclub and festival attendees, typically those who attend electronic dance music (EDM) events. We sought to determine whether the use of different drug types varies seasonally within this population. Across 15 seasons from summer 2017 through fall 2022, we surveyed 3,935 adults entering randomly selected nightclubs and festiva…
Sexual Orientation and Age of First Drug Use Among Adults in the United States
BACKGROUND: Early onset of drug use could lead to long-term impairments, and research suggests that substance use and substance use disorders are more common among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. We sought to determine whether adults of different sexual identities were at differential risk for an earlier onset of drug use. METHODS: We examined data from adults participating in the five waves (2015-2019) of the National Survey on Dru…
Associations between Oral Health and Cannabis Use among Adolescents and Young Adults
Cannabis use is prevalent among adolescents and young adults in the US. Virtually all modes of cannabis consumption involve the oral cavity, and previous studies have linked cannabis use with poorer oral health. We sought to identify associations between cannabis use and various oral health outcomes and behaviors among individuals 12-25 years of age, and to discuss implications for orthodontists who largely interact with this age group over an ex…
Prevalence and Correlates of GHB Use among Adults in the United States
Gamma -hydroxybutyrate (GHB) was a somewhat prevalent club drug two decades ago, but research has been lacking regarding the current epidemiology of use. In this study, prevalence and correlates of past-year GHB use were estimated based on noninstitutionalized US adults participating in the 2015-2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health ( N = 241,675). An estimated 0.05% (95% CI: 0.04-0.07) of adults in the US have used GHB in the past year. Co…
Risky Party and Nightclub Attendance during the Covid-19 Nightlife Shutdown in New York City
Caution Is Necessary When Estimating Treatment Need for Opioid Use Disorder Using National Surveys
Reliability of a Rapid Screener for an Intercept Survey about Drug Use
Intercept surveys are a relatively inexpensive method to rapidly collect data on drug use. However, querying use of dozens of drugs can be time-consuming. We determined whether using a rapid screener is efficacious in detecting which participants use drugs and should be offered a full survey which asks more extensively about use. We surveyed 103 adults (age 18-29) on streets of Manhattan, NY in 2019 to test the reliability of a screener which que…
Shifts in Drug Use Behavior Among Electronic Dance Music Partygoers in New York During Covid-19 Social Distancing
Participants in this sample tended to reduce party drug use during COVID-19-related social distancing
Moving away from piecemeal trends
Media coverage about medical benefits of MDMA and ketamine affects perceived likelihood of engaging in recreational use
Media coverage about the medical benefits of ketamine and MDMA might influence specific subsets of people to use
Non-Consensual Sexual Contact at Electronic Dance Music Parties
A qualitative descriptive study of perceived sexual effects of club drug use in gay and bisexual men
Club drug use is often associated with unsafe sexual practices and use remains prevalent among gay and bisexual men. Although epidemiological studies commonly report the risk of engaging in unsafe sex due to the effects of particular club drugs, there remain gaps in the literature regarding the specific sexual effects of such substances and the context for their use in this population. We examined secondary data derived from interviews with 198 c…
A comparison of self-reported sexual effects of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy in a sample of young adult nightlife attendees
Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA], 'Molly') are among the most prevalent substances used by young adults; however, few studies have focused on the specific sexual effects associated with use. Examining subjective sexual effects (e.g. increased libido) associated with use can inform prevention efforts. Data were analysed from 679 nightclub and dance festival attendees in New York City (ages 18-25) to examine…
A Qualitative Investigation Comparing Psychosocial and Physical Sexual Experiences Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Adults
An Episodic Analysis of Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behavior in a Racially Diverse Sample of Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Many studies have examined the relations between drug use and sexual behaviors; however, few have utilized episodic data to examine the co-occurrence of both behaviors within the same episode. This study surveyed 403 racially and ethnically diverse gay, bisexual, and other young men who have sex with men (YMSM; ages 18–29) in New York City. Men were surveyed about their sexual behavior and concurrent use of illicit substances and alcohol during t…
A qualitative analysis of GHB use among gay men
A Mediation Model to Explain HIV Antiretroviral Adherence Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Based on quantitative data describing a sample of 300 HIV seropositive gay and bisexual men living in New York City who were on antiretroviral drug therapy, variables of interest were collapsed into 4 latent constructs-SES (including health care provision), psychological states, drug use impairment, and HIV treatment adherence-and structural equation modeling was used to test the relations among them. Our model indicated a complex interplay betwe…
Longitudinal Modeling of Methamphetamine Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors in Gay and Bisexual Men
Predictors of Stigmatization Towards Use of Various Illicit Drugs Among Emerging Adults
The stigma associated with illegal drug use is nearly universal, but each drug is associated with its own specific level of stigma. This study examined level of stigmatization towards users of various illegal drugs and determined what variables explain such attitudes. A sample of emerging adults (age 18 to 25) was surveyed throughout New York City (N = 1021) and lifetime use, level of exposure to users, and level of stigmatization was assessed re…
A qualitative descriptive study of perceived sexual effects of club drug use in gay and bisexual men
Club drug use is often associated with unsafe sexual practices and use remains prevalent among gay and bisexual men. Although epidemiological studies commonly report the risk of engaging in unsafe sex due to the effects of particular club drugs, there remain gaps in the literature regarding the specific sexual effects of such substances and the context for their use in this population. We examined secondary data derived from interviews with 198 c…
Perceived public stigma and stigmatization in explaining lifetime illicit drug use among emerging adults
Illicit drug use is often associated with adverse health and legal consequences, as well as stigma, or social disapproval. Stigma may be enacted as a preventive measure against drug use; however, research was needed to investigate its effects on use in an empirical manner. This cross-sectional study surveyed 1021 emerging adults (age 18–25) throughout Manhattan, New York. We investigated how two forms of stigma – perceived public stigma and perso…
An Examination of Beliefs and Opinions about Drug Use in Relation to Personal Stigmatization towards Drug Users
Stigma can be harmful to drug users, particularly those in need of treatment. Beliefs and opinions about drug use may influence how individuals view or treat drug users, so research was needed to examine whether specific beliefs and opinions are related to stigma towards users. A sample of 531 adults was assessed to examine how stigmatization relates to specific beliefs and opinions about drug use. Eighty percent of the sample reported lifetime u…
Religiosity and Exposure to Users in Explaining Illicit Drug Use among Emerging Adults
Family- and Neighborhood-Level Factors as Predictors of Conduct Problems in School among Young, Urban, Minority Children
Minority children attending schools in urban socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods are at high risk for conduct problems. Although a number of family and neighborhood characteristics have been implicated in the onset and progression of conduct problems, there remains incomplete understanding of the unique contributions of poverty-related factors early in development. This prospective study of 298 black public school children considered fa…
Correlates of intentions to use cannabis among US high school seniors in the case of cannabis legalization
An Examination of Opinions Toward Marijuana Policies Among High School Seniors in the United States
Support for marijuana (cannabis) legalization is increasing in the US, and state-level marijuana policies are rapidly changing. Research is needed to examine correlates of opinions toward legalization among adolescents approaching adulthood as they are at high risk for use. Data were examined from a national representative sample of high school seniors in the Monitoring the Future study (years 2007-2011; N = 11,594) to delineate correlates of opi…
An Episodic Analysis of Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behavior in a Racially Diverse Sample of Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Many studies have examined the relations between drug use and sexual behaviors; however, few have utilized episodic data to examine the co-occurrence of both behaviors within the same episode. This study surveyed 403 racially and ethnically diverse gay, bisexual, and other young men who have sex with men (YMSM; ages 18–29) in New York City. Men were surveyed about their sexual behavior and concurrent use of illicit substances and alcohol during t…
The CHANGE Study
Hair testing to assess both known and unknown use of drugs amongst ecstasy users in the electronic dance music scene
Nonmedical Opioid Use in Relation to Recency of Heroin Use in a Nationally Representative Sample of Adults in the United States
Nonmedical opioid use has been linked to lifetime heroin use; however, research is needed to examine associations between nonmedical opioid use and current or recent heroin use, as current users appear to be at highest risk for harm. Data were from a nationally representative sample of non-institutionalized adults (age 18-64) in households participating in the National Survey of Drug Use and Health who reported lifetime heroin use (2005-2014, N =…
What’s in a Name? Correlates of Ecstasy Users Knowing or Agreeing that Molly is Ecstasy/MDMA
Ecstasy (MDMA) has regained popularity in powder and crystalline form, known as Molly. However, it is unknown whether all Molly users are aware that Molly is ecstasy. A total of 1045 nightclub/festival-attending adults in New York City were surveyed about ecstasy/MDMA/Molly use in 2016. Users were asked if they agreed that "Molly is (or is supposed to be) ecstasy/MDMA." Of the 43.5% reporting lifetime use, 84.6% agreed that Molly is ecstasy, 9.5%…
Ceremonial ‘Plant Medicine’ use and its relationship to recreational drug use
More research is needed on who is using plant medicine, motivators for use, perceived and real risks and benefits of plant medicine use and harm reduction techniques regarding safe ingestion
Bath Salt” Use and Beliefs about Use among Electronic Dance Music Attendees
Use of synthetic cathinones ("bath salts") has been associated with tens of thousands of emergency department visits. Few surveys, however, query use. Research on "bath salt" use is needed, especially in high-risk populations, to inform prevention and harm reduction efforts. A total of 933 adults (ages 18-40) were surveyed entering electronic dance music (EDM) parties in New York City in 2017. Lifetime use of 22 different synthetic cathinones was…
A comparison of self-reported sexual effects of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy in a sample of young adult nightlife attendees
Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA], 'Molly') are among the most prevalent substances used by young adults; however, few studies have focused on the specific sexual effects associated with use. Examining subjective sexual effects (e.g. increased libido) associated with use can inform prevention efforts. Data were analysed from 679 nightclub and dance festival attendees in New York City (ages 18-25) to examine…
A Qualitative Investigation Comparing Psychosocial and Physical Sexual Experiences Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Adults
Underreporting of drug use on a survey of electronic dance music party attendees
Electronic surveys that query drug use can benefit from follow-up (e.g. open-ended) questions not dependent on previous responses, as they may elicit affirmative responses underreported earlier in the survey
Adulterants and altruism
Adverse drug-related effects among electronic dance music party attendees
Perceived Risk of Heroin in Relation to Other Drug Use in a Representative US Sample
Low perception of risk is a risk factor for heroin use. Research is needed to determine whether this risk factor for heroin use is affected by the use of other drugs. Data were analyzed from participants in the 2015/2016 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health who denied lifetime heroin use ( N = 110,102). We examined how recency of use of various drugs and number of drugs used relate to perceptions that using heroin is not a great risk. Results …
High Prevalence of Tobacco Product and E-Cigarette Use among Electronic Dance Music Party Attendees
Background: Electronic dance music (EDM) party attendees are at high risk for use of various illegal drugs; however, little is known about their tobacco use. Understanding tobacco use patterns in this population at high risk for illegal drug use can inform multi-product interventions. Objectives: 954 EDM party attendees (ages 18-40) were surveyed in New York City in 2017. We estimated prevalence of use of cigarettes, hookah, cigars, other tobacco…
Medicine (51 obras) · Psychiatry (43 obras) · Psychology (40 obras) · Drug (26 obras) · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis (26 obras) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (25 obras) · Ecstasy (22 obras) · Environmental health (18 obras) · Demography (17 obras) · Psychedelics and Drug Studies (16 obras)