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Understanding the Mechanisms of Action and Effects of Drugs of Abuse
Molecules, 2023 Aim. Drug abuse and addiction are major public health concerns, with millions of people worldwide affected by the negative consequences of drug use. To better understand this complex issue, a review was conducted to examine the mechanisms of action and ...
Daniela-Mădălina Ciucă Anghel +4 more
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Analysis of the association linking the Val158Met polymorphism (rs4680) of the COMT gene and addiction to amphetamines and opioids in Iranian-Azeri Patients [PDF]
مجله پزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریزBackground. Substance dependence, especially on amphetamines and opioids, is a major public health concern that is associated with alterations in the dopaminergic system. The COMT enzyme plays a key role in dopamine metabolism, and the Val158Met (rs4680)
Shahrokh Amiri +5 more
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Acute health problems due to recreational drug use in patients presenting to an urban emergency department in Switzerland [PDF]
, 2015 QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: To describe acute toxicity of recreational drugs including novel psychoactive substances. METHODS: We included all cases presenting at the emergency department (ED) of the University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland, between ...
Dolder, Patrick C. +9 more
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, 1996 AMPHETAMINES ARE GENERALLY described as "stimulants." They are more appropriately called psychomotor stimulants becaue of their many actions that stimulate the brain.
Abd Razak, Dzulkifli
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Comparison of Sensitivity and Specificity of Commercial Amphetamine Tests
AppliedChem, 2023 Drug addiction is a disease that is characterized by a compulsion, a desire to take different substances permanently or for a certain period of time. Numerous negative incidents, such as crimes, work accidents and traffic accidents, are related to using ...
Aleksandra Miłos +4 more
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Adverse Effects of Medications for ADHD: Priapism with Medication for ADHD
Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 2014 Investigators at Auburn University, Huntsville, AL, and other centers, reviewed reports in the literature (1966-May 15, 2014) of priapism associated with methylphenidate (MPH), amphetamines, and atomoxetine used in treatment of ADHD.
J Gordon Millichap, John J Millichap
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Amphetamines and Methamphetamines: Understanding the Science and Impact
This literature review aims to outline the history of amphetamines. It starts with the initial discovery of amphetamines as a potential treatment for asthma and summarizes its evolution into the primary treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity ...
Brodkin, Isaac
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Haseki Tıp BülteniAim: Substance use is a significant public health concern, and early detection is essential for prevention and intervention. The study aimed to assess the prevalence and demographic patterns of substance use, including polysubstance use, based on five ...
Ayla Yildiz
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Chemosensors, 2021 Determination of psychoactive substances (PAS) and/or their metabolites in surface waters is crucial for environmental risk assessment, and disclosure of their enantiomeric fractions (EF) allows discrimination between consumption, direct disposal, and ...
Ivan Langa +3 more
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Machine Learning Systems Detecting Illicit Drugs Based on Their ATR-FTIR Spectra
Inventions, 2023 We present a comparative study aiming to determine the most efficient multivariate model screening for the main drugs of abuse based on their ATR-FTIR spectra.
Iulia-Florentina Darie +2 more
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