Drug sellers' use of a drug checking service amid the overdose crisis in British Columbia, Canada
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
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Association between gabapentinoid treatment, concurrent use with opioid or benzodiazepine and the risk of drug poisoning: A self-controlled case series study. [PDF]
Yuen ASC +9 more
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Abstract Background and aims Mindfulness‐based relapse prevention (MBRP) has been shown to be beneficial to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in the West. The current pilot study aimed at testing the feasibility of MBRP in a Chinese population.
Ka Tsun Ting +11 more
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Sedation Practices for Intubated Patients with COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and its Effects on Clinical Outcomes. [PDF]
Pintac PT, Albay AB.
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Abstract Background and aims This study evaluated a three‐year residential rehabilitation programme, which aimed to support recovery from problem substance use via peer support and social enterprise activities. The aims were to clarify programme mechanisms and identify contextual factors associated with variation in outcomes.
Martin Anderson +2 more
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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
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Brief report: Meth, tranq, gas station heroin & other drugs complicating addiction treatment
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
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Psychiatric health of Icelandic adults 40 years or older: A nationwide study of diagnoses, medications, and symptoms. [PDF]
Wessman I +15 more
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Critical care delirium: prevention, identification and management: a narrative review
Summary Introduction Delirium is a frequent complication of critical illness and remains an important cause of short‐ and long‐term morbidity for patients admitted to ICUs. Delirium is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation; extended ICU and hospital stay; and longer‐term health issues. Development is associated with patient (e.g.
Stephanie Kieswick, Ben Gibbison
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Mobitz I Atrioventricular Block Following Combined Opioid and Benzodiazepine Overdose: A Case Report. [PDF]
Valdez Thomas M +4 more
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