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  • PublicationOpen Access
    Cannabis, cerebro y adicción
    (Asociación Española de Estudios en Drogodependencias, 2005) Lorea Conde, Iñaki; Landa González, Natalia; Tirapu Ustárroz, Javier; López-Goñi, José Javier; Psicología y Pedagogía; Psikologia eta Pedagogia
    El compuesto psicoactivo de la cannabis sátiva, el í-9-tetrahidrocannabinol, ejerce sus efectos sobre el sistema nervioso central a través del receptor cannabinoide CB1. La localización presináptica del receptor CB I sugiere una función de modulación de la liberación de neurotransmisores a través de la denominada señalización retrógrada. El THC actúa en el sistema de recompensa cerebral de una manera muy similar a la de otras sustancias adictivas, incluyendo tanto la capacidad de generar tolerancia y síndro­ me de abstinencia como la interacción con otros sistema de neurotransmisión implica­ dos en el fenómeno de la recompensa. El consumo de cannabis provoca, al menos de manera transitoria, déficit cognitivo en funciones como atención, memoria, habilidades verbales y resolución de problemas. También puede provocar síntomas psicóticos y aumentar el riesgo de padecer esquizofrenia en sujetos predispuestos. El consumo de cannabis aumenta la probabilidad de sufrir síntomas depresivos y de ansiedad, princi­ palmente en los consumidores de altas dosis. Sin embargo, no se ha logrado evidencia suficiente que confirme el papel causal del cannabis sobre el síndrome amotivacional, aunque sí se ha relacionado el consumo de THC con un menor nivel educacional y mayor uso de otras drogas ilegales. Desde una perspectiva evolucionista, las drogas actúan en regiones cerebrales filogenéticamente antiguas, lo cual señala la vulnerabili­ dad del ser humano ante las conductas adictivas. La predisposición genética modifica la expresión de dicha vulnerabilidad y se ve influida por las experiencias, que modifican o facilitan la transcripción del gen.
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    Group and individual change in the treatment of drug addictions: a follow-up study in therapeutic communities
    (Cambridge University Press, 2010) López-Goñi, José Javier; Fernández-Montalvo, Javier; Menéndez, Juan Carlos; Yudego, Fausto; Rico García, Ángel; Esarte Eseverri, Sonia; Psicología y Pedagogía; Psikologia eta Pedagogia
    The pre-post treatment change of 112 patients in two therapeutics Spanish communities is described. The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) was used at intake and at the end of the treatment program. Results of the treatment program were evaluated by applying composite scores (CS) of the ASI, and the evolution of each patient was evaluated using the Reliable Change Index (RCI). 69.7% of the sample completed treatment, and 30.3% dropped out prematurely. At intake, the percentage of people who could improve in the different areas of the ASI ranged between 35.1% for alcohol consumption and 95.3% for family relationships. At the follow-up, the percentage of subjects who showed significant statistical improvements in the different areas varied between 7.9% in family relations and 66.7% in alcohol consumption. The percentage of patients who deteriorated was less than 10% for all variables. Implications for further research and clinical practice are commented upon.
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    Empatía, cognición social y calidad de vida subjetiva en esquizofrenia
    (Gobierno de Navarra. Institución Príncipe de Viana, 2017) López-Goñi, José Javier; Martín, M.C.; Secades, R.; Tirapu Ustárroz, Javier; Psicología y Pedagogía; Psikologia eta Pedagogia
    Fundamento. Las personas con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia presentan déficits en empatía que se han relacionado con su pobre funcionamiento psicosocial. Los objetivos fueron: 1) analizar la relación entre empatía, cognición social, y calidad de vida en sujetos con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia y otros trastornos psicóticos 2) evaluar estas variables según la gravedad del cuadro clínico Material y métodos. Participaron 41 pacientes divididos en dos grupos según el nivel de gravedad del cuadro clínico. Se aplicó una batería de pruebas: el Índice de Reactividad Interpersonal (IRI), escala GEOPTE de Cognición Social para la psicosis, Instrumento de Evaluación de la Calidad de Vida de la Organización Mundial de la Salud – Versión breve (WHOQOL-BREF), Escala de Impresión Clínica Global (CGI), Escala para la evaluación de Síntomas Positivos (SAPS) y Síntomas Negativos (SANS). Resultados. Las subescalas angustia personal y fantasía del IRI presentaron una relación directa con la escala GEOPTE, e inversa con varias dimensiones de calidad de vida del WHOQOL-BREF. La escala GEOPTE, tuvo una relación inversa con todas las dimensiones de la calidad de vida evaluadas. El grupo levemente enfermo obtuvo puntuaciones significativamente menores en fantasía (15,44 vs. 20,12; p=,001) y significativamente más elevadas en salud psicológica (58,63 vs. 45,40; p=0,017) y ambiente (67,00 vs. 53,68; p=0,006). Conclusiones. Se halla relación entre empatía, cognición social y calidad de vida subjetiva en personas con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia en programas de rehabilitación psicosocial, Asimismo, destaca la existencia de diferencias relevantes en estas variables según el nivel de gravedad del cuadro clínico
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    Profiles of mothers who seek treatment for substance use disorders in a clinical centre
    (Emerald, 2019) Fernández-Montalvo, Javier; López-Goñi, José Javier; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the prevalence and profile of mothers among women who sought treatment for drug addiction, as well as the therapeutic progression of these patients. Design/methodology/approach: A sample of 180 Spanish women with addiction problems was assessed. Information was collected on the patients’ socio-demographic characteristics, consumption variables and psychological symptoms. Findings: Of the total sample, 22.2 per cent (n = 40) of the women seeking treatment for substance use disorder were mothers. Compared with women without children, mothers scored significantly higher on several EuropASI and psychological variables. Specifically, mothers presented with more medical problems, worse employment/financial situations, and more severity in alcohol use. Moreover, having a history of lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse was related to belonging to the group of mothers. Regarding therapeutic progression, no statistically significant differences in the retention rate were found between mothers and non-mothers. Originality/value: The results of this study show that mothers generally have more severe problems than non-mothers. Therefore, comprehensive, continuum-based, and client-centred care for mothers is paramount for effective treatment in mothers. The implications of these results for further research and clinical practice are discussed.
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    Gender differences in patients with substance use disorder and physical/sexual abuse: a preliminary study
    (Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Madrid (COPM), 2023) Haro Escribano, Begoña; Fernández-Montalvo, Javier; Arteaga Olleta, Alfonso; López-Goñi, José Javier; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
    Objetivo: Explorar las diferencias de género en distintas variables (sociodemográficas, gravedad del consumo, sintomatología psicopatológica, inadaptación a la vida cotidiana, características del trauma y sintomatología de estrés postraumático) en pacientes que acuden a tratamiento por trastorno por consumo de sustancias (TCS) y han sufrido abuso físico y/o sexual. Método: La muestra estuvo compuesta por 26 mujeres y 31 hombres que habían sufrido abuso físico y/o sexual y buscaban tratamiento para TCS. Resultados: Las mujeres habían sido víctimas de abuso sexual en un porcentaje significativamente mayor que los hombres. Además presentaban una frecuencia significativamente mayor de revictimización a otro evento traumático y una presencia significativamente mayor de síntomas de evitación que los hombres. Conclusiones: El estudio confirma la existencia de un perfil más grave en las mujeres que en los hombres con TCS que han sufrido abuso físico y/o sexual a lo largo de la vida. En consecuencia, se debe promover la atención informada sobre el trauma con perspectiva de género en los programas de tratamiento del TCS. Dada la naturaleza preliminar de este estudio, se necesita más investigación en este campo.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    The relationship between perceived health and psychosocial risk in women in the service sector (cleaning)
    (IOS Press, 2022) López-Goñi, José Javier; Haro Escribano, Begoña; Fernández Suárez, Iván; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
    BACKGROUND: Cleaning is considered a female-dominant occupation. Women cleaning workers present a high risk of suffering impaired health probably as a result of performing low-skilled tasks. However, to date, no studies have been found that examine the health status of female cleaning workers in Spain. OBJECTIVE: The objectives were to 1) determine the level of perceived health in a sample of female cleaning workers, 2) evaluate the main psychosocial risks they face, 3) explore the relationship between perceived health and psychosocial risk factors, and 4) compare the perceived health of those women who present some psychosocial risk factor and those who do not. METHODS: This is a multi-centered cross-sectional study carried out in the service sector of a Spanish company. The final sample was composed of 455 female cleaning workers. Sociodemographic variables, perceived health status and psychosocial risk factors were assessed. RESULTS: Women presented a high perception of health status. The main psychosocial risk was lack of acknowledgement by their superiors, which affected 25.2% (n=111) of the sample. Moderate negative correlations (r=-.222 to -.442; p < .01) were identified between perceived health and evident psychosocial risks. Those women who presented some psychosocial risk (n = 174; 38.3%) had a worse state of perceived health in all variables studied. CONCLUSIONS: Presence of psychosocial risk had a relationship with a worse health perception. This article highlights the need to orient preventive actions in the psychosocial field. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a new situation to renew the health promotion between cleaning workers.
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    Differential profile of addicted patients depending on violent behaviours and/or criminal acts
    (Taylor & Francis, 2015) López-Goñi, José Javier; Fernández-Montalvo, Javier; Arteaga Olleta, Alfonso; Cacho Fernández, Raúl; Psicología y Pedagogía; Psikologia eta Pedagogia
    This study explored the prevalence of violent and/or criminal behaviours in drug-addicted patients. A sample of 252 drug-addicted patients who sought treatment was assessed. Information on violent behaviours, criminal acts, socio-demographic factors, consumption factors, psychopathological factors and personality variables was collected. The sample was divided into four groups according to the presence of violence and/or criminal behaviours. There were significant differences between the groups on some variables. In general, patients associated with both violence and criminal behaviours showed a greater severity in drug consumption and maladjustment variables, as well as a higher rate of treatment dropout and re-entry.
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    Suicidal ideation and attempts among patients with lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse in treatment for substance use disorders
    (Taylor & Francis, 2019) Fernández-Montalvo, Javier; López-Goñi, José Javier; Arteaga Olleta, Alfonso; Haro Escribano, Begoña; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
    Background: Several studies indicate that lifetime abuse is a relevant risk factor for suicidal ideation and/or attempts. However, little is known about this phenomenon in patients seeking treatment for substance use disorder. The prevalence rate of suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempts was explored among lifetime physically and/or sexually abused patients receiving treatment for drug addiction. The differential characteristics between these patients and those without suicidal behaviours were studied. Method: Three hundred and seventy-five patients were assessed. Socio-demographic characteristics, addiction severity, lifetime abuse, suicidal ideation and attempts, and psychopathological symptoms were explored. Results: Eighty-two patients (21.9%) presented with a history of lifetime abuse and were included in the study (37 men and 45 women). Sixty-two per cent of them presented with lifetime suicidal ideation (12.2% in the last month), and 30.5% with suicide attempts (1.2% in the last month). Patients with suicidal ideation or attempts showed a more severe addiction profile (assessed by the EuropASI) and more psychopathological symptoms (assessed by the SCL-90-R). Conclusion: This study highlights the relationship between previous traumatic experiences and suicidal behaviours. According to these results, systematic screening of suicidal risk in patients seeking treatment in addiction centres with histories of abuse is recommended.
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    Prevalencia del juego patológico en el alcoholismo: un estudio exploratorio
    (Asociación Española de Psicología Clínica y Psicopatología, 2005) Fernández-Montalvo, Javier; López-Goñi, José Javier; Landa González, Natalia; Psicología y Pedagogía; Psikologia eta Pedagogia
    En este estudio se lleva a cabo un análisis de la prevalencia del juego patológico en 50 alcohólicos que acuden en busca de tratamiento. Para ello, se utilizaron los criterios diagnósticos del DSM-IV-TR para el juego patológico y el Cuestionario de Juego Patológico de South Oaks (SOGS). Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que el 20% de los alcohólicos de la muestra presentaba un diagnóstico comórbido de ludopatía. Además, un 12% adicional obtenía una puntuación en el SOGS indicadora de juego problemático. En suma, el 32% de la muestra presentaba síntomas de juego clínicamente significativos. La comparación entre los alcohólicos con y sin ludopatía asociada mostró diferencias significativas en las variables relacionadas con el consumo de alcohol, que eran más altas en la submuestra de alcohólicos ludópatas, pero no en la sintomatología psicopatológica evaluada con el SCL-90-R. Se comentan las implicaciones de este estudio para la práctica clínica y la investigación futura.
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    Gender differences in problematic alcohol consumption in university professors
    (MDPI, 2017) Ruisoto Palomera, Pablo; Vaca Gallegos, Silvia; López-Goñi, José Javier; Cacho Fernández, Raúl; Fernández Suárez, Iván; Psicología y Pedagogía; Psikologia eta Pedagogia
    The role of job satisfaction and other psychosocial variables in problematic alcohol consumption within professional settings remains understudied. The aim of this study is to assess the level of problematic alcohol consumption among male and female university professors and associated psychosocial variables. A total of 360 professors (183 men and 177 women) of a large private university in Ecuador were surveyed using standardized instruments for the following psychosocial measures: alcohol consumption, job satisfaction, psychological stress, psychological flexibility, social support and resilience. Problematic alcohol consumption was found in 13.1% of participants, although this was significantly higher (χ2 = 15.6; d.f. = 2, p < 0.001) in men (19.1%) than women (6.8%). Problematic alcohol consumption was reported in men with higher perceived stress and job satisfaction. However, 83.3% of women with problematic alcohol use reported lower job satisfaction and higher psychological inflexibility. Results suggest that job satisfaction itself did not prevent problematic alcohol consumption in men; stress was associated with problematic consumption in men and psychological inflexibility in women. Findings from this study support the need to assess aspects of alcohol consumption and problematic behavior differently among men and women. Intervention strategies aimed at preventing or reducing problematic alcohol consumption in university professors must be different for men and women.