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In vitro and in vivo metabolism profiles of cathinone and pseudoephedrine: Discrimination between khat and pseudoephedrine uses

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract In the present study, the metabolism of khat (Catha edulis) and pseudoephedrine was compared with the aim of identifying objective criteria that could be used to discriminate between them for forensic and doping‐control purposes. An in vitro study using human liver microsomes and an in vivo study using rat urine were performed under harmonized
Jong Suk Park, Jun Sang Yu, Yejin Kim, Hee Seung Kim, Jae Chul Cheong, Jin Young Kim, Hye Hyun Yoo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Human Oral Fluid Assay for D- and L- Isomer Detection of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Using Liquid-Liquid Extraction

Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry, 2022
Medical providers are increasingly confronted with clinical decision-making that involves (meth)amphetamines. And clinical laboratories need a sensitive, efficient assay for routine assessment of D- and L-isomers to determine the probable source of these
Brian Robbins, Rob E. Carpenter, Mary Long, Jacob Perry   +3 more
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Deletion of the GABAA α2-subunit does not alter self dministration of cocaine or reinstatement of cocaine seeking [PDF]

, 2014
Rationale GABAA receptors containing α2-subunits are highly represented in brain areas that are involved in motivation and reward, and have been associated with addiction to several drugs, including cocaine.
A Agrawal, AC Barrett, B. Halbout, C Schwarzer, C. I. Dixon, CI Dixon, CI Dixon, CI Dixon, D. N. Stephens, DM Dick, DM Thompson, EM Weerts, G Brown, HC Fox, HJ Edenberg, HN Katz, HV Morris, HV Morris, J Covault, J Merrer Le, JD Salamone, JR Taylor, K Low, KL Conrad, LA Knackstedt, LJ Herberg, LM Reynolds, LO Bauer, M Filip, M Filip, MA Enoch, MA Enoch, MJ Thomas, ND Volkow, P Waelti, PA Broderick, PA Lind, R Keiflin, R Sinha, RA Wise, RW Keller Jr, S Erb, S Pirker, S Taverna, S Villafuerte, S. L. King, SA Kushner, SH Ahmed, SL Dewey, SS Negus, TE Robinson, TW Robbins, TW Robbins, TW Robbins, W Schultz, Y Kawaguchi   +55 more
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Insights from a six‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated crimes involving vulnerable population cases

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Hair analysis is a well‐established matrix in forensic toxicology, offering a valuable alternative or complement to traditional matrices in diverse contexts, including drug‐facilitated crimes (DFC), elder abuse, and accidental exposure in children.
Amandine Fort, Coralie Boudin, Hélène Eysseric‐Guerin, Virginie Scolan, François Paysant, Cloé Scherpereel, Mélissa Revet, Françoise Stanke‐Labesque, Théo Willeman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Serotonin 2C Receptor Null Mutation on Physiology and Behavior Associated with Nigrostriatal Dopamine Pathway Function [PDF]

, 2009
The impact of serotonergic neurotransmission on brain dopaminergic pathways has substantial relevance to many neuropsychiatric disorders. A particularly prominent role has been ascribed to the inhibitory effects of serotonin 2C receptor (5-HT2CR ...
ABDALLAH, L, BONASERA, SJ, BONCI, A, CARRA, S, DI GIOVANNI, Giuseppe, ESPOSITO, E, GIORGETTI, M, JONGSMA, M, O'DELL, L, PARSONS, LH, PIERUCCI, M, TECOTT, LH, WOODWARD HOPF, F   +12 more
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Effects of MDMA on body temperature in humans [PDF]

, 2014
Hyperthermia is a severe complication associated with the recreational use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine(MDMA, Ecstasy). In this review, the clinical laboratory studies that tested the effects of MDMA on body temperature are summarized.
Liechti, Matthias E.
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Insights from a 6‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated sexual assault cases

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Drug‐facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) may involve a diverse array of substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, and over‐the‐counter pharmaceuticals. Hair analysis has emerged as a valuable forensic tool, offering an extended window of detection spanning several months. However, interpreting drug concentrations in hair can
Amandine Fort, Coralie Boudin, Hélène Eysseric‐Guerin, Virginie Scolan, Jérémy Borges, François Chiron, Pierre Henry, Françoise Stanke‐Labesque, Théo Willeman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychedelic‐assisted treatment for substance use disorder: A narrative systematic review

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims This is the first systematic review of the extant literature on all major psychedelic‐assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), tobacco use disorder (TUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD). We aimed to summarise the evidence for efficacy of psychedelic‐assisted treatment for AUD, TUD, and SUD; to evaluate its
Theodore Piper, Francesca Small, Sam Brown, Michael Kelleher, Luke Mitcheson, James Rucker, Allan H. Young, John Marsden   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psilocybin‐assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder: A pilot open‐label safety and feasibility study

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background & Aims There are few effective treatments for methamphetamine use disorder, despite increasing global demand. Here, we assessed the safety and feasibility of outpatient psilocybin‐assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder. Design Single arm, open label pilot study.
Elizabeth Knock, Krista J. Siefried, Gill Bedi, Steven Albert, Richard O. Day, Nadine Ezard, Margaret Ross, Paul Liknaitzky, Jonathan Brett   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of N-acetylcysteine on amphetamine-induced sensitization in mice

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2017
Objective: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is beneficial in psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia. Patients with schizophrenia exhibit mesolimbic dopamine hyperfunction consequent to an endogenous sensitization process. This sensitization can be modeled
Ana P. Herrmann, Roberta Andrejew, Radharani Benvenutti, Clarissa S. Gama, Elaine Elisabetsky   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source