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An Exploration of the Role of Substance Misuse Nurses in Scotland [PDF]
, 2004 Executive Summary Background With the increase of drug misuse over the past two decades, the role of the Substance Misuse Nurse has increased dramatically.
Bond, Christine M. +8 more
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Outcome Measurements in Economic Evaluations of Drug Misuse Interventions [PDF]
, 2010 This thesis critically evaluates the measurement of outcomes in economic evaluations of drug misuse interventions. Three different aspects of measuring outcomes are examined: one focusing on non-monetary outcomes at the individual patient level; one ...
Chang, Ching-Wen
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Brain Sciences, 2023 The emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs; semaglutide and others) now promises effective, non-invasive treatment of obesity for individuals with and without diabetes.
Davide Arillotta +7 more
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Identifying New/Emerging Psychoactive Substances at the Time of COVID-19; A Web-Based Approach
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021 COVID-19-related disruptions of people and goods' circulation can affect drug markets, especially for new psychoactive substances (NPSs). Drug shortages could cause a change in available NPS, with the introduction of new, unknown, substances. The aims of
Valeria Catalani +8 more
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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Substance Misuse: A Social Media Listening, Mixed Method Analysis
Brain Sciences, 2021 The restrictive measures adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic modified some previously consolidated drug use patterns. A focus on social networks allowed drug users to discuss, share opinions and provide advice during a worldwide emergency context.
Davide Arillotta +4 more
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Pharmaceuticals, 2021 Designer benzodiazepines (DBZDs) represent a serious health concern and are increasingly reported in polydrug consumption-related fatalities. When new DBZDs are identified, very limited information is available on their pharmacodynamics.
Valeria Catalani +6 more
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Pharmaceuticals, 2022 Despite increasing reports, antidepressant (AD) misuse and dependence remain underestimated issues, possibly due to limited epidemiological and pharmacovigilance evidence.
Stefania Chiappini +5 more
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Young people and illicit drug use: A health promotion model to differentiate abstinence or recreational drug use from misuse [PDF]
, 2004 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University, 27/04/2004.The thesis is a study of illicit drug use and attitudes to drugs education amongst young people from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Allen, Deborah
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Brain Sciences, 2018 Recently, a range of prescription and over-the-counter drugs have been reportedly used as Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS), due to their potential for abuse resulting from their high dosage/idiosyncratic methods of self-administration.
Fabrizio Schifano +3 more
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What about “Pharming”? Issues Regarding the Misuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Brain Sciences, 2020 Recently, a range of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs have emerged as being used recreationally, either on their own or in combination with other substances, both licit and illicit, including new psychoactive substances (NPS).
Stefania Chiappini, Fabrizio Schifano
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