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The Drug Problem and Organized Crime, Illicit Financial Flows, Corruption and Terrorism [PDF]

, 2017
An estimated quarter of a billion people, or around 5 per cent of the global adult population, used drugs at least once in 2015. Even more worrisome is the fact that about 29.5 million of those drug users, or 0.6 per cent of the global adult population ...

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The Effect of Drug Addiction on Education from University Students’ Point of View

Journal of Community Health Research, 2013
Introduction: Higher education system in each country is mainly responsible for training specialists and efficient personnels in different levels of government.
Mohammad Afkhami Aqda, Mahmood Kamali Zarch, Nadereh Shokorawa   +2 more
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Mitochondrial control of ciliary gene expression and structure in striatal neurons

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend Neurons drive animal behaviour by receiving and transmitting information and require energy, primarily supplied by mitochondria, to function. Additionally, neurons need to sense environmental changes to adapt, a function that is locally played by the primary cilia.
Dogukan H. Ulgen, Alessandro Chioino, Olivia Zanoletti, Albert Quintana, Elisenda Sanz, Carmen Sandi   +5 more
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Comparing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 to the Boggs Act of 1951 and the Narcotic Control Act of 1956 in levels of severity [PDF]

The Young Researcher, 2019
The first mandatory minimums for narcotics were the Boggs Act of 1951 and the Narcotic Control Act of 1956 created due to increasing drug abuse rates. In 1970 Congress repealed the laws stating that they were too harsh and ineffective.
Khadraoui, N.
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Development and Optimization of a Nanophytosomes‐Based Thermogel as a Topical Anti‐Psoriatic for Increased Solubility and Bioavailability

MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Schematic illustration of the development, optimization, and therapeutic evaluation of the Leucas aspera phytosome‐based thermogel for topical antipsoriatic therapy, highlighting its enhanced solubility, skin deposition, and in vivo efficacy in an imiquimod‐induced psoriasis model. Created with BioRender.com.
Ananda Kumar Chettupalli, Thatipally Rajeshwar, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke   +2 more
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Insurance Coverage and Provision of Opioid Disorder Treatment: Evidence From Medicare

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Volume 45, Issue 3, Summer 2026.
ABSTRACT Older adult opioid overdose deaths have increased over the past two decades in the United States. Methadone, one of three medications approved for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, was not covered by Medicare—the primary insurer of Americans 65 years and older—for OUD until 2020.
Denis Agniel, Jonathan Cantor, Johanna Catherine Maclean, Erin A. Taylor, Kosali Simon   +4 more
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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control System in Ethiopia: A National Survey 

Abstract Introduction Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic substances (NPS) play an indispensable role in health care despite their misuse could jeopardize the health of the people and the health system. The study presents a comprehensive assessment of NPS control system in Ethiopia, aiming to elucidate its regulatory landscape, challenges, and ...
Kidanemariam G/Michael Beyene, Heran Gerba Borta, Asnakech Alemu, Teshita Shute, Baharu Zewdie, Debalke Fantaw, Bitsat Shimelis, Betelhem Dagnachew, Wondie Alemu, Yonas Mekie, Sisay Endale, Melaku Tileku Tamiru   +11 more
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Blonanserin transdermal patch for treating delirium: A case series

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
In a retrospective case series of 51 patients with delirium treated at a single center between 2020 and 2022, clinical improvement was observed in 84.3% of patients following the use of a blonanserin transdermal patch, often within 1–2 weeks. The patch was mainly selected for patients who had difficulty taking oral medications.
Mari Hemmi, Takuma Yamaguchi, Yuki Shigetsura, Daiki Hira, Hitoshi Tanimukai, Hirotsugu Kawashima, Yukiko Miyoshi, Hiroki Endo, Shunsaku Nakagawa, Tomohiro Terada   +9 more
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Investigation of Relationship between Addictive Substances Abuse and Psychological Hardiness, Quality of Life, and Self-Concept in Addicts

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2017
Background and Objectives: Narcotics addiction is a chronic and relapsing  psychological disorder, which is associated with severe motivational disorders and loss of behavioural control.
Majid Bagheri, Dawood Tagvaei
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ACTH Stimulation Testing Is Often Unnecessary After Appropriate Patient Preparation Prior to Screening Cortisol Measurement

Clinical Endocrinology, Volume 104, Issue 6, Page 567-573, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Context Screening morning serum cortisol is used to select patients for ACTH stimulation testing to diagnose adrenal insufficiency (AI) but may be affected by pre‐analytical factors. Careful consideration to discontinue confounding medications beforehand may preclude the need for subsequent stimulation testing.
Christopher J. Symonds, Alexander A. Leung, Gregory A. Kline   +2 more
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