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Associations of cannabis use, tobacco use and co‐use with brain volume: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug worldwide and is often co‐used with tobacco, the leading cause of preventable death. Although cannabis and tobacco have distinct neurobiological actions, their associations with brain volumes are unclear.
Katherine Sawyer, Tom P. Freeman, Martine Skumlien, Esther Walton, Thomas Lancaster, Jorien L. Treur, Valentina Lorenzetti, Anna K. M. Blackwell, Chloe Burke, Richie J. Carr, Constantinos Constantinides, Maisie Cox, Sarah Dance, Shadi Daryan, Sorcha Hamilton, Tom Jenkins, Gemma M. J. Taylor   +16 more
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Metates and Hallucinogens in Costa Rica

Papers from the Institute of Archaeology, 1991
Metates are grinding stones on which corn and other substances are ground with hand-held stones called manos. A clue that grinding stones were associated with mushroom rituals is, for example, provided by a tripod metate from NW Costa Rica belonging to ...
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Unexpected Detection of Psilocybin in a 100 mg Tramadol Tablet: A Forensic Case Report [PDF]

Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
Background: Tramadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic prescribed for moderate pain. Psilocybin (4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, often referred to as "magic mushrooms" and ...
Amin Reihani, Fatemeh Shaki
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Changes over time in hallucinogen‐related emergency department visits in Ontario, Canada

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Recent increasing interest in hallucinogens has underscored the critical gaps in our understanding of their adverse health effects and healthcare usage over time. The current study aimed to examine changes in emergency department (ED) visit rates involving hallucinogens, clinical outcomes of visits and the characteristics ...
Daniel T. Myran, Rachael MacDonald‐Spracklin, Alexander R. Levesque, Michael Pugliese, Jess G. Fiedorowicz, André J. McDonald, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Ian Colman, Josephine Zein, Marco Solmi   +9 more
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The association between sleep disturbance and stimulant use: A cross‐lagged examination

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Sleep disruptions increase the risk of substance misuse. Substance use—especially stimulants—can increase acute and chronic sleep dysfunction. This study aimed to estimate the associations between sleep disturbance and stimulant use over time among participants with stimulant use disorder (StUD).
Viviana E. Horigian, Renae D. Schmidt, Daniel J. Feaster, Rui Duan, Sophia T. Gonzalez, Kathryn Hefner, Dikla Shmueli‐Blumberg, Ashley Vena, Landhing M. Moran, Chloe A. DiCamillo, Shirin Shafazand, Susan Tross, Judith Feinberg   +12 more
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Assessing Major Adverse Liver Outcomes With Baclofen Compared to Acamprosate in Compensated Alcohol‐Associated Cirrhosis

Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
We conducted a nationwide, multicenter cohort study using a target trial emulation framework to compare baclofen and acamprosate in patients with compensated alcohol‐associated cirrhosis. After matching, baclofen initiation was associated with a higher 1‐year risk of major adverse liver outcomes, driven primarily by hepatic encephalopathy, particularly
Yee Hui Yeo, Sepideh Mehravar, Ellen Choi, Ju Dong Yang, Hyun‐Seok Kim, Yun Wang, Aarshi Vipani, Hirsh D. Trivedi, Walid Ayoub, Parnian Naji, Alexander Kuo, Chun‐Ying Wu, Lorenzo Leggio, Juan Pablo Arab   +13 more
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Las propiedades farmacocinéticas del ayahuasca / The pharmacological properties of ayahuasca [PDF]

Liberabit, 2015
RESUMEN Se describe las características químicas y los efectos del consumo del ayahuasca para conocer el estado actual de los descubrimientos existentes hasta la fecha sobre sus propiedades farmacocinéticas.
Guillermo Saúl Escobar Cornejo
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Preclinical models for evaluating psychedelics in the treatment of major depressive disorder

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Psychedelic drugs have seen a resurgence in interest as a next generation of psychiatric medicines with potential as rapid‐acting antidepressants (RAADs). Despite promising early clinical trials, the mechanisms which underlie the effects of psychedelics are poorly understood.
Laith Alexander, Dasha Anderson, Luke Baxter, Matthew Claydon, James Rucker, Emma S. J. Robinson   +5 more
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Acute DOB and PMA Administration Impairs Motor and Sensorimotor Responses in Mice and Causes Hallucinogenic Effects in Adult Zebrafish

Brain Sciences, 2020
The drastic increase in hallucinogenic compounds in illicit drug markets of new psychoactive substances (NPS) is a worldwide threat. Among these, 2, 5-dimetoxy-4-bromo-amphetamine (DOB) and paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA; marketed as “ecstasy”) are ...
Micaela Tirri, Luisa Ponzoni, Sabrine Bilel, Raffaella Arfè, Daniela Braida, Mariaelvina Sala, Matteo Marti   +6 more
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Psilocybin as a novel treatment for chronic pain

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Psychedelic drugs are under active consideration for clinical use and have generated significant interest for their potential as anti‐nociceptive treatments for chronic pain, and for addressing conditions like depression, frequently co‐morbid with pain.
Tate Askey, Reena Lasrado, Maria Maiarú, Gary J. Stephens   +3 more
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