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Relationship of serum prolactin with severity of drug use and treatment outcome in cocaine dependence. [PDF]

, 2004
RATIONALE: Alteration in serum prolactin (PRL) levels may reflect changes in central dopamine activity, which modulates the behavioral effects of cocaine.
Berrettini, Wade H., Certa, Kenneth M., Mannelli, Paolo, Murray, Heather, Patkar, Ashwin A., Peindl, Kathleen, Vergare, Michael J.   +6 more
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What Is Justice? Reflections on the Criminal Justice System in Brazil

The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This essay explores the possibility of justice for the wretched of the earth. Using escrevivência (writing the experience/existence) and drawing on the theoretical insights and political praxis of the Assessoria Popular Maria Felipa (APMF, Maria Felipa Advocacy Group)—a Brazilian abolitionist organization led by Black activists—we analyze how ...
Fernanda Oliveira, Isabela Corby, Juliana Góes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of the willingness to reduce or quit cocaine use among nightlife attendees

Archives of Public Health
Background Worldwide, cocaine use has increased over the past decade and availability is very high by historical standards. People who use cocaine are exposed to physical and mental health risks.
Martha Charlotta De Jonge, Andrea J. Bukman, Matthijs Blankers, Simone A. Onrust, Desirée B. Spronk, Margriet Van Laar, Marloes Kleinjan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Kappa-opioid receptor signaling in the striatum as a potential modulator of dopamine transmission in cocaine dependence

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2013
Cocaine addiction is accompanied by a decrease in striatal dopamine signaling, measured as a decrease in dopamine D2 receptor binding as well as blunted dopamine release in the striatum. These alterations in dopamine transmission have clinical relevance,
Pierre eTrifilieff, Pierre eTrifilieff, Diana eMartinez   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Differences in Risk Factors for Severe Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome in Singleton Versus Twin Pregnancies: A Population‐Based Cohort Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine whether the associations between pre‐pregnancy risk factors and severe preeclampsia/eclampsia (SPE) and/or HELLP syndrome differ between singleton and twin pregnancies. Design A population‐based retrospective cohort study. Setting British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Mackenzie Campbell, Johanna Koegl, Jeffrey N. Bone, Sofia Nicolls, Janet Lyons, Chantal Mayer, Kenneth I Lim, Julie Van Schalkwyk, K. S. Joseph, Sarka Lisonkova, the ORQA group, A. Christoffersen‐Deb, S. Derikvand, S. John, L. Richter, M. Rougerie, Y. Sabr, M. Vidler   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving drug identification in overdose death surveillance by using clinical natural language processing models

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract The rising rate of drug‐related deaths in the United States, largely driven by fentanyl, requires timely and accurate surveillance. However, critical overdose data are often buried in free‐text coroner reports, leading to delays and information loss when coded into ICD (International Classification of Disease)‐10 classifications.
Arthur J. Funnell, Panayiotis Petousis, Fabrice Harel‐Canada, Ruby Romero, Alex A. T. Bui, Adam Koncsol, Hritika Chaturvedi, Chelsea Shover, David Goodman‐Meza   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A multi-site, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of buspirone as a relapse-prevention treatment for cocaine dependence [PDF]

, 2014
Objective—To evaluate the potential efficacy of buspirone as a relapse-prevention treatment for cocaine dependence. Method—A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 16-week pilot trial conducted at six clinical sites between August 2012 and June ...
Chartier, Karen G., Douaihy, Antoine, Haynes, Louise, Hodgkins, Candace, Kropp, Frankie, Lindblad, Robert, Winhusen, Theresa M.   +6 more
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Trends in toxicological findings and drug seizures of MDMA in New Zealand from 2010 to 2022

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract 3,4‐Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or “ecstasy,” is a commonly used drug worldwide, including in New Zealand, where 4.8% of the population aged 15 years or over reported using it in a 2023/2024 survey. This study provides additional insights on MDMA prevalence data in New Zealand by reporting toxicology data from Coronial and driving ...
Thomas J. Sheehan, Hilary J. Hamnett, Sarah G. G. Russell, Diana Kappatos, Helen Poulsen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychopathological profiles of inmates convicted for femicide, other familial homicides, or attempted homicides

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Femicides and family‐related homicides represent a significant concern, with over 50% of homicides occurring within the family setting. This study aimed to explore the complex factors, including psychological aspects, behind such crimes, focusing on a sample of inmates incarcerated for homicide, attempted homicide, or femicide.
Biancamaria Treves, Carmen Santoriello, Gaia De Angelis, Carmela Di Filippo, Fabio del Duca, Ludovica Caprio, Gaetana Termoli, Paola Frati, Aniello Maiese, Antonio Maria Pagano   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Defining and measuring homicide rates for birth cohorts: Methodological and theoretical challenges and solutions

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Social scientists have long been interested in understanding how age, period, and cohort effects shape long‐term homicide trends. Yet fundamental measurement challenges remain pervasive in estimating age‐specific homicide rates for birth cohorts.
Jason Robey, Matt Vogel
wiley   +1 more source