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Emergence of Medetomidine in the Unregulated Drug Supply and Its Association With Hallucinogenic Effects

open access: yesDrug and Alcohol Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The unregulated drug supply in the United States is rapidly evolving, and veterinary tranquillisers have emerged as adulterants of concern, especially in illicitly‐manufactured fentanyl. Following the proliferation of xylazine, medetomidine, a more potent sedative, has recently appeared in multiple US states.
Adams L. Sibley   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Heroin addiction among pregnant women and their newborn babies

open access: bronze, 1958
Samuel O. Krause   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Determinants of Drug Injection Behavior: Economic Factors, HIV Injection Risk and Needle Exchange Programs [PDF]

open access: yes
This study examines the effects of local cocaine and heroin prices, AIDS rates, and needle exchange programs on drug injection and needle sharing by adult male arrestees in 24 large U.S. cities during 1989 1995.
Jeff DeSimone
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Spartan Daily, April 20, 2016 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Volume 146, Issue 32https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartan_daily_2016/1030/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
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Factors Associated With Alcohol Use Among Individuals Commencing Treatment at Community‐Based Outpatient Treatment Centres in Australia

open access: yesDrug and Alcohol Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Understanding the characteristics of individuals seeking treatment for alcohol use is essential for developing effective interventions. This study aimed to: (i) describe the characteristics of individuals accessing treatment at Australian outpatient alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment centres; and (ii) identify characteristics ...
Jamie Bryant   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive User Engagement Sites (CUES) in Philadelphia: A Constructive Proposal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This paper is a study about Philadelphia’s comprehensive user engagement sites (CUESs) as the authors address and examine issues related to the upcoming implementation of a CUES while seeking solutions for its disputed questions and plans. Beginning with
Clark, Peter   +12 more
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Behavioural Effects and Naloxone Effectiveness With New Synthetic Opioids

open access: yesDrug and Alcohol Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The global drug market has seen an emergence of potent synthetic opioids, including benzimidazole‐derived substances known as nitazenes. These compounds have been implicated in fatal and non‐fatal overdoses. This review aims to synthesise current evidence on the pharmacological effects, potency and naloxone responsiveness of new ...
Suzanne Nielsen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urgent Need for Pairing Training and Education With Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution

open access: yesDrug and Alcohol Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are increasingly recommended for non‐heroin drugs to detect potential fentanyl adulteration. The aim of this study was to better understand how people are using FTS. Methods In simulation exercises between September and October 2023, 40 people who used drugs participated in a mock use of FTS on a ...
Megan K. Reed   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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