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Drug Abuse: Distribution and Health Impact on Societies

Medical Journal of Babylon
Human wealth is considered the most precious wealth possessed by countries and is the real capital of nations because of this wealth’s potential to contribute to the building and development of society.
Sura Mouaid Abbas, Sabah Nuri Mizel, Nathier A. Ibrahim, Rzgar Faroog Rashi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research Progress on Detection Methods of Amphetamines in Human Hair [PDF]

Fayixue Zazhi, 2019
Amphetamines are chemical synthetic drugs that are becoming increasingly popular in China. As a common sample in the inspection of poisons, hair has the advantages of easy storage, good stability, and long detection time compared with traditional human ...
REN Guan-heng, YAN Qi-jiang, TANG Ying,et al.
doaj   +1 more source

In vitro and in vivo metabolism profiles of cathinone and pseudoephedrine: Discrimination between khat and pseudoephedrine uses

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract In the present study, the metabolism of khat (Catha edulis) and pseudoephedrine was compared with the aim of identifying objective criteria that could be used to discriminate between them for forensic and doping‐control purposes. An in vitro study using human liver microsomes and an in vivo study using rat urine were performed under harmonized
Jong Suk Park, Jun Sang Yu, Yejin Kim, Hee Seung Kim, Jae Chul Cheong, Jin Young Kim, Hye Hyun Yoo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insights from a six‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated crimes involving vulnerable population cases

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Hair analysis is a well‐established matrix in forensic toxicology, offering a valuable alternative or complement to traditional matrices in diverse contexts, including drug‐facilitated crimes (DFC), elder abuse, and accidental exposure in children.
Amandine Fort, Coralie Boudin, Hélène Eysseric‐Guerin, Virginie Scolan, François Paysant, Cloé Scherpereel, Mélissa Revet, Françoise Stanke‐Labesque, Théo Willeman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Approach With Caution: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Approach Bias Modification for People Undergoing Residential Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder. [PDF]

Drug Alcohol Rev
ABSTRACT Introduction Less than one‐quarter of people who attend residential rehabilitation for methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) remain abstinent for 1 year. Approach bias modification (ApBM), a cognitive training intervention, reduces relapse rates when delivered during residential rehabilitation for alcohol use disorder.
Manning V, Whelan D, Piercy H, Hopwood M, Maloney M, Kotler E, Okedara G, Lubman DI, Arunogiri S, Garfield JBB.   +9 more
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The effect of using assessment instruments on substance-abuse outpatients' adherence to treatment: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2011
Background: Drop-out is an important problem in the treatment of substance use disorder. The focus of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of within treatment assessment with feedback directly to patients with multiple substance use disorder ...
Raes, Veerle, De Jong, Cor AJ, De Bacquer, Dirk, Broekaert, Eric, De Maeseneer, Jan   +4 more
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Insights from a 6‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated sexual assault cases

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Drug‐facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) may involve a diverse array of substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, and over‐the‐counter pharmaceuticals. Hair analysis has emerged as a valuable forensic tool, offering an extended window of detection spanning several months. However, interpreting drug concentrations in hair can
Amandine Fort, Coralie Boudin, Hélène Eysseric‐Guerin, Virginie Scolan, Jérémy Borges, François Chiron, Pierre Henry, Françoise Stanke‐Labesque, Théo Willeman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychedelic‐assisted treatment for substance use disorder: A narrative systematic review

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims This is the first systematic review of the extant literature on all major psychedelic‐assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), tobacco use disorder (TUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD). We aimed to summarise the evidence for efficacy of psychedelic‐assisted treatment for AUD, TUD, and SUD; to evaluate its
Theodore Piper, Francesca Small, Sam Brown, Michael Kelleher, Luke Mitcheson, James Rucker, Allan H. Young, John Marsden   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of food supplement with unusual raspberry ketone content [PDF]

, 2016
In recent years food supplement market increased constantly, including slimming products and against obesity. The case of rasberry ketone (RK) is here reported.
Foddai, S., IANNARELLI, ROMILDE, MAGGI, Filippo, Nicoletti M., PAPA, Fabrizio, RICCIUTELLI, Massimo, Toniolo, C.   +6 more
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Individual and Environmental Factors Associated with Tobacco Smoking, Alcohol Abuse and Illegal Drug Consumption in University Students: A Mediating Analysis [PDF]

, 2020
[Abstract] Substance abuse is a major and prevalent public health concern among university students. Tobacco smoking, risky alcohol behavior, and illegal drug consumption may lead to health problems and behavioral and academic issues. Several individual
Cruz Valiño, José Manuel, Delgado-Lobete, Laura, Gándara Gafo, Berta, Montes-Montes, Rebeca, Santos-del-Riego, Sergio, Talavera Valverde, Miguel Ángel, Vila Paz, Alba   +6 more
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