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Harms and benefits associated with psychoactive drugs: findings of an international survey of active drug users. [PDF]

, 2005
There have been several recent efforts in the UK and the Netherlands to describe the harms of psychoactive substances based on ratings of either experts or drug users.
Morgan, CJ, Noronha, LA, Muetzelfeldt, M, Fielding, A, Curran, HV   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Trends in fentanyl‐containing drug samples seized by law enforcement agencies across Canada

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Canada's drug toxicity crisis has been largely attributed to a volatile fentanyl‐dominated unregulated drug supply with increasing reports of fentanyl detected in combination with benzodiazepines, stimulants and xylazine.
Shaleesa Ledlie, Ria Garg, Pamela Leece, Gillian Kolla, Elaine Hyshka, Mina Tadrous, Tara Gomes   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hippocampal subfield differences in people with and without recreational ketamine use: Insights from multi‐modal neuroimaging

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Recreational ketamine use has increased globally and is associated with psychiatric and cognitive concerns. The hippocampus in preclinical models shows damage and working‐memory disruption with repeated dosing. However, whether specific hippocampal subregions may differ in people with chronic ketamine use remains unclear ...
Yi‐Hsuan Liu, Chia‐Chun Hung, Marc N. Potenza, Kun‐Hsien Chou, Pei‐Lin Lee, Chu‐Chung Huang, Chiang‐Shan R. Li, Tony Szu‐Hsien Lee, Ching‐Po Lin   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Amphetamine on Striatal Dopamine Release, Open-Field Activity, and Play in Fischer 344 and Sprague–Dawley Rats

, 2015
Previous work from our laboratories has shown that juvenile Fischer 344 (F344) rats are less playful than other strains and also appear to be compromised in dopamine (DA) functioning.
Akopian, Garnik, Eck, Samantha R., McDowell, Lana S., Siviy, Stephen M., Turano, Alexandra, Walsh, John P.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Exploring the intersection of heavy alcohol use and masculine norms as risk factors for male‐to‐female intimate partner violence: Evidence from an Australian national survey

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Endorsement of traditional masculine norms and male alcohol use are identified risk factors for male‐to‐female intimate partner violence (MFIPV) perpetration, yet their interaction remains unexplored in Australia. This study aimed to estimate the associations between heavy male alcohol use, endorsement of traditional ...
Bree Willoughby, Koen Smit, Ingrid M. Wilson, Gail Gilchrist, Anne‐Marie Laslett   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mental health outcomes associated with of the use of amphetamines: A systematic review and meta-analysis

EClinicalMedicine, 2019
Background: The use of amphetamines is a global public health concern. We summarise global data on use of amphetamines and mental health outcomes. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD 42017081893). We searched Medline, EMBASE, PsycInfo for
Rebecca McKetin, Janni Leung, Emily Stockings, Yan Huo, James Foulds, Julia M. Lappin, Craig Cumming, Shalini Arunogiri, Jesse T. Young, Grant Sara, Michael Farrell, Louisa Degenhardt   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes over time in hallucinogen‐related emergency department visits in Ontario, Canada

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Recent increasing interest in hallucinogens has underscored the critical gaps in our understanding of their adverse health effects and healthcare usage over time. The current study aimed to examine changes in emergency department (ED) visit rates involving hallucinogens, clinical outcomes of visits and the characteristics ...
Daniel T. Myran, Rachael MacDonald‐Spracklin, Alexander R. Levesque, Michael Pugliese, Jess G. Fiedorowicz, André J. McDonald, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Ian Colman, Josephine Zein, Marco Solmi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Regional perspectives: Substance use related problems in Ethiopia

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Ethiopia, with a population exceeding 130 million, presents a complex landscape for understanding substance use disorders. The country's diverse cultural heritage, varying regional practices, and evolving socioeconomic conditions create unique factors of substance use that differ markedly from global trends.
Tesfa M. Yimer, Wubalem Fekadu, Janni Leung, Awoke Mihretu, Solomon Teferra   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parents' knowledge, attitude, and practices toward methamphetamine abuse among youth and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Objective: The present study aimed to conduct an assessment of parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward methamphetamine “shabu” abuse among youth and its risk factors.
Amaal A Ibrahiem, Munerah M Al Dawsari, Reem E Almeaqli, Ali A Keshk, Nasir A Ali, Hussain Habil   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A call for action: Closing the evidence gap in management of stimulant‐induced psychosis

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Stimulant‐induced psychosis (StIP) is emerging as one of most pressing health challenges. Over the past two decades, stimulant‐related harms and psychiatric care demands have risen sharply. Individuals with StIP often present with severe agitation and high suicide risk, and up to half progress to chronic psychotic illness within two
Anne Bouthillier, Heidar Sharafi, Adam Bisaga, Didier Jutras‐Aswad   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source