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Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.Despite known risks, opioids are widely used for chronic non‐cancer pain (CNCP). Clinical guidelines now recommend deprescribing, but factors predicting success are poorly understood. This systematic review aimed to identify clinician and patient factors associated with attaining successful opioid dose reduction or discontinuation in adults with CNCP ...
Alessandra C. Marcelo +8 more
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The impact of recreational marijuana commercialization on traumatic injury
Injury Epidemiology, 2019 Background The medical legalization of marijuana has been shown to result in an increased risk of motor vehicle injuries. In Colorado, commercialization of recreational marijuana (initiation of retail sales) occurred on January 1, 2014, resulting in the ...
Christine Chung +7 more
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Joint Effects: A Pilot Investigation of the Impact of Bipolar Disorder and Marijuana Use on Cognitive Function and Mood. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in those diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. However, there is conflicting evidence as to whether marijuana may alleviate or exacerbate mood symptomatology.
Kelly A Sagar +5 more
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Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.This study investigates the effect of the reaction temperature (step 1) and reaction time (step 1 and 2) on the conversion efficiency and impurity profile of amphetamine synthesized via the Leuckart method. Conversion efficiency and impurity profile were assessed using gas chromatography–flame ionization detection (GC–FID) and GC–mass spectrometry (GC ...
Maartje C. M. Verhoeven +7 more
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Point-of-sale marketing and context of marijuana retailers: Assessing reliability and generalizability of the marijuana retail surveillance tool [PDF]
, 2018 As recreational marijuana expands, standardized surveillance measures examining the retail environment are critical for informing policy and enforcement.
Berg, Carla J +4 more
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Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hair analysis is increasingly used in forensic toxicology; however, result interpretation may be influenced by cosmetic hair treatments. Although the effects of bleaching, dyeing, and thermal straightening have already been evaluated, data on permanent chemical hair straightening are scarce, particularly under in vivo conditions.
Miriam Blanco‐Ces +5 more
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Adverse effects and Drug Interactions Associated with Inhaled Recreational and Medical Marijuana
INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy, 2016 Objectives: To provide an overview of the addiction potential; adverse effects (e.g., cardiovascular, immune dysfunction, respiratory system, mental health disorders); drug interactions; effects of accidental exposure; crime statistics; and pharmacist’s ...
Maisha Kelly Freeman, Pilar Z Murphy
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Family and parenting characteristics associated with marijuana use by Chilean adolescents [PDF]
, 2011 OBJECTIVE: Family involvement and several characteristics of parenting have been suggested to be protective factors for adolescent substance use. Some parenting behaviors may have stronger relationships with adolescent behavior while others may have ...
Andrade, F. H. +3 more
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Influence of Different Washing Hair Procedures in the Quantitative Determination of THC and THCCOOH
Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.Different hair decontamination protocols significantly affect THC quantification, with marked analyte loss—particularly after aqueous‐organic washing—whereas THCCOOH remains stable. These findings highlight the risk of misinterpretation and the need for standardized washing procedures in hair analysis.
Valentina Martini +8 more
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Perceptions of Patient and Surgeon Marijuana Use: A Survey Study of Upper-Extremity Patients
Journal of Hand Surgery Global OnlinePurpose: The Drug Enforcement Agency has categorized marijuana as a schedule 1 substance. In states where marijuana is legal, health care systems and licensing boards restrict usage by health care professionals outside of work, unlike alcohol ...
Andrew Cross, MD +7 more
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