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Emotions, ethnography and crack cocaine users [PDF]

, 2011
There is little acknowledgement of researcher emotions in qualitative texts; especially so, within the context of street drug users. In these contexts, there is little reflection on how emotion is shaped in the field, not only with research participants,
Briggs, Daniel
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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
doaj   +2 more sources

Unrecognized ???Crack??? Cocaine Abuse in Pregnancy

Survey of Anesthesiology, 1996
We report a case of "crack" cocaine abuse in a pregnant patient associated with haematuria, proteinuria, haemolytic anaemia, renal impairment, thrombocytopenia and pulmonary oedema. The case illustrates the problems for clinicians where unrecognized cocaine abuse interferes with the diagnosis and management of a complicated pregnancy.
D, Campbell, M J, Parr, L E, Shutt
openaire   +2 more sources

People experiencing homelessness and their experiences with substance use services for alcohol treatment in England: Journey mapping based on semi‐structured interviews

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Alcohol consumption at high levels is common among people experiencing homelessness and contributes to inequalities. In relative terms these individuals are underrepresented in substance use services. This study captured common trajectories and identified barriers and facilitators to accessing treatment among a group of ...
Vera Helen Buss, Jamie Brown, Melissa Oldham, Sarah E. Jackson, Lion Shahab, Dimitra Kale, Sharon Cox   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives initiative coinciding with reductions in unregulated street opioid use among young people who use drugs: An interrupted time series analysis

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims In British Columbia, Canada, an initiative was implemented in 2020 to reduce overdose mortality by prescribing pharmaceutical opioids (primarily hydromorphone) as a substitute for the toxic unregulated drug supply. This study estimated changes in the level and trend of unregulated opioid use and non‐prescribed hydromorphone
Erica McAdam, Mohammad Karamouzian, Michael John Milloy, Carmen Verdicchio, Eric C. Sayre, Kanna Hayashi, Thomas Kerr, Kora DeBeck   +7 more
wiley   +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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Clinicians' and people who use drugs' perspectives on artificial intelligence in addiction medicine

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Artificial intelligence (AI) may improve addiction medicine workflows and health outcomes but raises questions about data privacy and unintended harms for people who use drugs (PWUD). This qualitative study aimed to understand the perspectives of clinicians and PWUD regarding perceived benefits and concerns about clinical ...
Patrick J. A. Kelly, Elizabeth Chen, Amelia Bailey, Katie Biello, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Josiah D. Rich, Jaclyn M. W. Hughto   +6 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
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical applications of wearable devices for individuals with at‐risk substance use and substance use disorders: A systematic review

The American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Managing substance use disorders (SUDs) is limited by the lack of longitudinal clinical data during active use and recovery. Wearable devices may help address this gap by capturing physiological and behavioral data in real‐world settings.
Alexandra Sas, Matthew E. Sloan, Yaoyi Xing, Ethan Kim, Dhvani Mehta, Anna Mouzenian, Lena C. Quilty, Jeffrey D. Wardell, Shannon Lange, Daniel Felsky, Victor M. Tang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source