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High temporal resolution monitoring of illicit drug consumption across England via wastewater analysis

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To monitor community‐level consumption of 20 illicit drugs across urban areas of England using wastewater‐based epidemiology (WBE) surveillance at high temporal resolution. Design, setting, cases This study was conducted over a 12‐month period in 2022 sampling 24‐hour composite wastewater samples at 15 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs ...
Helena Rapp‐Wright   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of Electrical Properties to Differentiate Lard From Tallow and Palm Oil [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This study aimed to differentiate lard from tallow and palm oil based on its electrical properties, namely conductance, impedance and capacitance. These properties were measured at spectra frequencies of 4.20 to 5.00 MHz in room temperature (26-27 oC ...
Djatna, T. (T)   +4 more
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Has Australia lost control of its tobacco and nicotine markets?

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Australia has adopted two policies that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends as best practice for tobacco control: it has steeply increased tobacco taxes since 2010 and only allowed access to nicotine vapes for medical use.
Ron Borland   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drug sellers' use of a drug checking service amid the overdose crisis in British Columbia, Canada

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims This study examined the use of a drug checking service by drug sellers in British Columbia, Canada, to assess motivations for service use and substances intended for distribution, focusing on risks associated with an unstable illicit drug market.
Pablo Gonzalez‐Nieto   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Honey in Southwest Ethiopia: Detection of Adulteration through Analytical Simulation

open access: yesJournal of Food Protection
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of honey in the supply chain from the Gera district to Jimma town in southwest Ethiopia and develop a predictive model to detect adulteration.
Gemechu G. Abdi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Comparison of U.S. and E.U. Product Safety Regulations: A Case Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 1997
Mr. Harris compares government approaches with respect to foods that are combined with, e.g., trinkets - particularly when likely to be consumed by ...
Harris, Bryan
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Monitoring outcomes of substance use disorder among healthcare professionals in Utah: A retrospective study of the professionals health program

open access: yesThe American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Substance use disorders (SUD) among healthcare professionals threaten both patient safety and workforce stability. Professional health programs (PHPs) aim to support recovery and safe practice reentry, yet outcomes for non‐physician professionals remain underexplored. This study assessed return to use and professional
Mubo O. Olufemi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systemic and Intra-Habenular Activation of the Orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptor GPR139 Decreases Compulsive-Like Alcohol Drinking and Hyperalgesia in Alcohol-Dependent Rats. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
GPR139 is an orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that is expressed mainly in the brain, with the highest expression in the medial habenula. The modulation of GPR139 receptor function has been hypothesized to be beneficial in the treatment of some ...
Conlisk, Dana   +5 more
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Brief report: Meth, tranq, gas station heroin & other drugs complicating addiction treatment

open access: yesThe American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Patients using fentanyl have worse treatment outcomes; however, little is known about other drugs that complicate treatment. Methods A national survey (n = 396) was conducted using a random sample of clinicians waivered to prescribe buprenorphine in the United States.
Erin L. Winstanley   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Challenge of Governance of India Today [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper attempts to delineate the possible role of goverance oriented reform in India today. We raise conceptual and historical difficulties with the notion that sees governance failure as the cause of poor economic performance.
Morris, Sebastian
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