Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPH

Quinnipiac University, North Haven, Connecticut

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  • 2021–2026Active
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About

Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPH is affiliated with Quinnipiac University, North Haven, Connecticut. Vania Modesto-Lowe has authored or co-authored 21 peer-reviewed articles published across the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders between 2021 and 2026. Their work focuses on Addiction, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, COVID, and Depression (MDD).

Publications

PCC
Shame and Alcohol Use Disorder
Letter to the Editor

Shame and Alcohol Use Disorder

July 9, 2026

The authors focus on a barrier to successful treatment for AUD: a patient’s sense of shame regarding their own heavy drinking.
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PCC
Psychosis and Kratom
Letter to the Editor

Psychosis and Kratom

March 10, 2026

The authors discuss the possible association between psychosis and kratom use.
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PCC
Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder
Letter to the Editor

Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder

January 1, 2026

The authors explore potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between GLP-1 agonists and AUD as well as studies evaluating semaglutide for AUD.
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PCC
Complicated Grief: Is There a Role for Naltrexone?
Letter to the Editor

Complicated Grief: Is There a Role for Naltrexone?

September 23, 2025

The authors discuss prolonged grief disorder and the use of medications like naltrexone as a potential treatment.
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JCP
Toward Consensus in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: The Critical Role of Psychotherapeutic Support
Letter to the Editor

Toward Consensus in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: The Critical Role of Psychotherapeutic Support

September 1, 2025

A recent survey examining psychedelic practitioners’ views on psychological support in psychedelic-assisted therapy is discussed.
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PCC
Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome and Marijuana
Letter to the Editor

Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome and Marijuana

July 22, 2025

The authors raise awareness of a potential complication of extensive marijuana use.
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PCC
Revisiting Ayahuasca: Vine of the Soul of the Amazon
Letter to the Editor

Revisiting Ayahuasca: Vine of the Soul of the Amazon

March 18, 2025

The authors comment on a case report previously published in the PCC describing psychosis and ayahuasca use and discuss the need for further research given its increased usage worldwide.
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PCC
Parenting Young Adults With ADHD
Letter to the Editor

Parenting Young Adults With ADHD

February 13, 2025

The authors explore the role of parental involvement in supporting young adults with ADHD.
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JCP
Opioid Use Disorder in Sexually and Gender Diverse Populations: Can We Do Better?
Letter to the Editor

Opioid Use Disorder in Sexually and Gender Diverse Populations: Can We Do Better?

February 3, 2025

The authors respond to a recent JCP article by McDowell and colleagues.
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JCP
Detecting Misuse of Prescription Opioids
Letter to the Editor

Detecting Misuse of Prescription Opioids

October 21, 2024

The authors discuss the difficulty in screening for opioid misuse and the need for clinicians to gain confidence in initiating difficult discussions with patients on long-term opioid treatment.
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PCC
Harm Reduction in Adolescent Inhalant Use
Letter to the Editor

Harm Reduction in Adolescent Inhalant Use

October 15, 2024

The authors discuss harm reduction efforts targeting inhalant use in the adolescent population.
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PCC
Smartphone Applications: Therapy at Your Fingertips
Letter to the Editor

Smartphone Applications: Therapy at Your Fingertips

August 20, 2024

Dr Modesto-Lowe and colleagues discuss the advancements in smartphone applications for psychiatry, as well as some of the risks.
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