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Case Report Multiple Gastrointestinal Complications of Crack Cocaine Abuse

, 2020
Cocaine and its alkaloid free base "crack-cocaine" have long since been substances of abuse. Drug abuse of cocaine via oral, inhalation, intravenous, and intranasal intake has famously been associated with a number of medical complications ...
Joseph R Depasquale, Neal Carlin, Nhat Nguyen   +2 more
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Contact Activation Is Alleviated by Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Klinefelter Syndrome: Evidence of Hormonal and Metabolic Modulation

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Klinefelter syndrome is associated with a markedly increased risk of venous thrombosis. While hypogonadism and metabolic dysfunction are known contributors, the role of the contact activation system in Klinefelter syndrome remains unexplored.
Simon Chang, Claus H. Gravholt, Anne Skakkebæk, Anna‐Marie Bloch Münster, Yaseelan Palarasah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting holistic well-being in addiction treatment: effects of the flourishing intervention in hospitalized patients [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry
Objective: To investigate the effects of the flourishing intervention (FI) vs. usual care (UC) on craving symptoms, mental health, and quality of life among hospitalized crack/cocaine users.
Juliane P. de B. Gonçalves, Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga, Richard G. Cowden, Clarice Gorenstein, Giancarlo Lucchetti, Homero Vallada   +5 more
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The Impact of Common Medications on Male Fertility: An Updated Systematic Review

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Compared with those of cytotoxic treatments, the potential effects of common medications on the fertility of men trying to conceive currently or planning to conceive in the future are less well described. The use of common medications may modify the gonadotropic axis, spermatogenesis, and epididymal maturation or alter male ...
Lina Jebli, Salomé Gallissian, Roxanne Barèges, Félicia Fournier, Catherine Metzler‐Guillemain, Ségolène Prades, Fanny Magnan‐Sebag, Jeanne Perrin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sibling Coping Provision, Negative Life Events, and Substance Use

Family Relations, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study examined sibling coping provision as a moderator between negative life events and emerging adult substance use. Background Greater frequency of negative life events can increase substance use in emerging adulthood. As siblings often use their relationship to cope with stress, the ways in which emerging adults interact with
Derek D. Morgan, Sarah Killoren, Christy R. Rogers   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Validation of Chromatographic Methods in the Detection of Cocaine and Diluents in Drugs Seized by the Civil Police in the State of Espírito Santo

Orbital: The Electronic Journal of Chemistry
Over the years, police have seized tons of cocaine in the form of cocaine hydrochloride and crack, which are often adulterated by traffickers. This work aims to use GC/MS and HPLC to determine the limit of detection (LoD) and limit of quantification ...
Karoline P. Miossi, Thays C. Valin, Ramon R. T. Bottocim, Bruno Q. Araújo, Wanderson Romão , Eustaquio V. R. de Castro, Valdemar Lacerda Jr., Alvaro Cunha Neto   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determinants of Crack Cocaine Trial and Addiction [PDF]

, 2008
This paper examines how socioeconomic factors contribute to initial use of crack cocaine and to eventual addiction. The paper focuses on two specific questions: what characteristics influence crack cocaine use initially and why do people continue to use ...
Taylor \u2708, Elizabeth
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Same‐night PrEP in community care: The Nightcafé model for male and transgender sex workers

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Despite high risk of HIV infection, uptake of pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) remains limited among male and transgender sex workers (MSW and TSW), and data on tailored interventions to improve access are scarce. The Nightcafé programme addresses this gap by offering low‐threshold PrEP provision in a community‐centred setting ...
Elena Heizmann, Andrea Farnham, Christian Grolimund, Jorge Flores Real, Paul Halm, Veronika Braig, Hadrien Komaromi, Giulietta Mila Laffers, Jan Fehr, Benjamin Hampel   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Crack Cocaine Use and Mortality Risk: A Follow-Up Study on 178 Individuals in Drug Treatment for Crack Cocaine Problems

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health
Background: In Europe, crack cocaine use is mainly observed in vulnerable and marginalized groups, many of whom have other substance use problems, including heroin-related problems.
Raimondo Pavarin
doaj   +1 more source

Gender differences in patterns of drug use and sexual risky behaviour among crack cocaine users in Central Brazil

BMC Psychiatry, 2017
Background The aim of this study was to compare sociodemographic characteristics, patterns of drug use, and risky sexual behaviour among female and male users of crack cocaine.
Rafael Alves Guimarães, Vivianne de Oliveira Landgraf de Castro, Sandra Maria do Valle Leone de Oliveira, Andréa Cristina Stabile, Ana Rita Coimbra Motta-Castro, Megmar Aparecida dos Santos Carneiro, Lyriane Apolinário Araujo, Karlla Antonieta Amorim Caetano, Marcos André de Matos, Sheila Araujo Teles   +9 more
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