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Drugs research: an overview of evidence and questions for policy [PDF]

, 2010
In 2001 the Joseph Rowntree Foundation embarked upon a programme of research that explored the problem of illicit drugs in the UK. The research addressed many questions that were often too sensitive for the government to tackle.
Lloyd, C., McKeganey, N.
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Craving self‐reports as outcome measures in drug addiction trials: A systematic review of ClinicalTrials.gov

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Aims The subjective experience of drug craving is characterized by an overwhelming urge to consume substances. Due to strong validity and ease of use, self‐report measures are widely employed to assess substance‐related motivational dynamics.
Matin Toulami, Keyvan Ghasemi, Parnian Rafei, Arshiya Sangchooli, Nastaran Nafissi, Arash Khojasteh Zonoozi, Hossein Mohaddes Ardabili, Mohsen Ebrahimi, Tara Rezapour, Hamed Ekhtiari   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Opioid Addiction 2016 Facts & Figures [PDF]

, 2016
National Opioid Overdose Epidemic* Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US, with 55,403 lethal drug overdoses in 2015. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic, with 20,101 overdose deaths related to prescription pain relievers,

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Homeless drug users' awareness and risk perception of peer "Take Home Naloxone" use – a qualitative study [PDF]

, 2006
BACKGROUND Peer use of take home naloxone has the potential to reduce drug related deaths. There appears to be a paucity of research amongst homeless drug users on the topic.
A Edwards, A Jones, B Powis, D Best, D Bigg, Department of Health, H Joffe, HMSO, J Fountain, J Strang, J Strang, K Dettmer, Katharine Francis, Lesley Jones, M Gossop, N Wright, N Wright, Nat Wright, Nicola Oldham, NMAC, NS Oldham, O Renn, PT O' Driscoll, S Darke, SR Lenton, T Beswick, T Greenhalgh, World Health Organisation   +27 more
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The landscape of ketamine use disorder: Patient experiences and perspectives on current treatment options

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims To report the symptoms and aetiology of ketamine use disorder (KUD), gauge the effectiveness of current treatment services and identify strategies to enhance patient access and outcomes. Design Mixed‐methods, cross‐sectional questionnaire. Electronic survey from November 2023 to April 2024.
Rebecca E. Harding, Tamsin Barton, Maeve Niepceron, Ella Harris, Emily Bennett, Emily Gent, Flora Fraser, Celia J. A. Morgan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

African Missionary Heroes and Heroines [PDF]

, 1919
H. K. W. Kumm
openalex   +1 more source

The Five Factor Model of personality and evaluation of drug consumption risk [PDF]

arXiv, 2015
The problem of evaluating an individual's risk of drug consumption and misuse is highly important. An online survey methodology was employed to collect data including Big Five personality traits (NEO-FFI-R), impulsivity (BIS-11), sensation seeking (ImpSS), and demographic information.
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Glamorization or Condemnation: The Accuracy of Hollywood’s Portrayal of Heroin Use in Motion Pictures in the 1990’s [PDF]

, 2012
The United States saw a dramatic increase in heroin use during the 1990’s. During that same time, heroin references in popular music, movies, and fashion became increasingly common.
Tonkovich, Russell
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The Effect of Drug Prohibition on Drug Prices: Evidence from the Markets for Cocaine and Heroin [PDF]

This paper examines the effect of drug prohibition on the black market prices of cocaine and heroin. The paper examines the ratio of retail to farmgate price for cocaine, heroin, and several legal goods, and it compares legal versus black market prices ...
Jeffrey A. Miron
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The Heroin Crisis Act: What You Need to Know about the New Law [PDF]

, 2015
The Heroin Crisis Act aims to address the heroin epidemic in Illinois through improved access to treatment and expanded overdose prevention activities.
Daniel Rabbitt
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