The Perceptions of Women About Their High Experience of Using Crack Cocaine [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022 IntroductionThe aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of women about their experience in using crack cocaine, discussing their motivations for using it and the repercussions in their lives.ObjectiveTo investigate these experiences, a ...
Saulo G. Tractenberg +8 more
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Mandatory minimum sentencing policies and cocaine use in the U.S., 1985–2013 [PDF]
BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2018 Background As of May 2017, the United States federal government renewed its prioritization for the enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences for illicit drug offenses.
Lauryn Saxe Walker, Briana Mezuk
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A single case report of STN-DBS for severe crack-cocaine dependence: double-blind ON vs. SHAM randomized controlled assessment [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 Crack-cocaine dependence is a severe condition with a high mortality rate. This single case study report details the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) trial targeting the sub-thalamic nucleus (STN) for crack-cocaine dependence.
Florence Vorspan +19 more
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Crack Cocaine Smoke Induces Tissue Degeneration in Rat Submandibular Glands by Toll-like Signaling Pathway [PDF]
PathophysiologyBackground: This study investigated the impact of crack cocaine smoke exposure on the submandibular salivary gland of Wistar rats. Methods: The animals were distributed into four groups: control (CTRL); 25 mg exposure (CK25); 50 mg exposure (CK50); and ...
Lorrany da Silva Avanci +9 more
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Butyrylcholinesterase genetic variants: association with cocaine dependence and related phenotypes. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 ObjectiveThe search for genetic vulnerability factors in cocaine dependence has focused on the role that neuroplasticity plays in addiction. However, like many other drugs, the ability of an individual to metabolize cocaine can also influence ...
André Brooking Negrão +6 more
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Early discharge predictors among inpatient crack cocaine users [PDF]
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 2023 Introduction High rates of early hospital discharge are often observed in crack cocaine users and are related to adverse outcomes and increased public spending.
Edgar Klein +7 more
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Factors associated with crack-cocaine early initiation: a Brazilian multicenter study [PDF]
BMC Public Health, 2021 Background Crack-cocaine dependence is a serious public health issue, related to several psychiatric and psychosocial problems. Crack-cocaine users are usually embedded in a context of great social vulnerability, often associated with violence, poverty ...
Luciane Ogata Perrenoud +6 more
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A qualitative study of psychological stress and coping among persons using crack cocaine [PDF]
BMC PsychologyBackground Research has identified a strong link between stress and drug use behaviours. Also, it has been established that the prolonged use of crack cocaine stimulates emotional, cognitive, neurological and social changes.
Yaa Asuaba Duopah +3 more
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Cannabidiol for the treatment of crack-cocaine craving: an exploratory double-blind study [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2020 Objective: To assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in the management of crack-cocaine craving and the treatment of frequent withdrawal symptoms.
Carolina de Meneses-Gaya +7 more
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Crack Cocaine and Infectious Tuberculosis
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2008 We hypothesize that crack cocaine is independently associated with smear-positive tuberculosis (TB). In a case–control study of TB in London, 19 (86%) of 22 crack cocaine users with pulmonary TB were smear positive compared with 302 (36%) of 833 non–drug
Alistair Story +2 more
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