The Long-Term Effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Prevention of Hepatitis C Virus Among Illicit Drug Users : A Modeling Study [PDF]
, 2014 Article Accepted Date: Oct 7, 2013 Acknowledgments: We would like to thank all MMT centers' staff in Shiraz for their cooperation in this study. Funding Support: This study was funded and supported by the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.Peer ...
Javanbakht, Mehdi +2 more
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Evaluating the optimal duration of medication treatment for opioid use disorder
Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims Clinicians have little guidance on the ideal length of time patients should remain on medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) before being able to safely discontinue MOUD. This study estimated how the risk of all‐cause mortality changes with the duration of MOUD, controlling for patient characteristics that ...
Corey J. Hayes +5 more
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Characteristics of methamphetamine‐related deaths in the United Kingdom, 1997–2024
Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims People who use methamphetamine have a standardised mortality ratio 6.8 times greater than the general population, with several countries reporting concerning increases in methamphetamine‐related mortality over the past decade.
Emmert Roberts +2 more
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Retrospective analysis reveals significant association of hypoglycemia with tramadol and methadone in contrast to other opioids. [PDF]
, 2019 Tramadol is one of the most commonly used analgesics worldwide, classified as having a low abuse potential by U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and often recommended in pain management guidelines.
Abagyan, Ruben +3 more
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Qualitative Analysis of Community Support to Methadone Access in Kenya [PDF]
, 2021 James Ndimbii +5 more
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Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims Substance use and other addictive behaviours including gambling remain major public health concerns in the UK. Despite the effectiveness of substance use treatment approaches, treatment adherence and success rates remain low.
Carol‐Ann Getty +2 more
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Measuring ligand efficacy at the mu-opioid receptor using a conformational biosensor. [PDF]
, 2018 The intrinsic efficacy of orthosteric ligands acting at G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) reflects their ability to stabilize active receptor states (R*) and is a major determinant of their physiological effects.
Livingston, Kathryn E +4 more
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Drug use among people in prison: A global review of epidemiology, harms and interventions
Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims People who use drugs are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. We aimed to provide a broad synthesis of the epidemiology, harms and interventions related to drug use and drug use disorders among incarcerated adults worldwide, and highlight gaps in evidence and practice.
Louis Favril, John Strang, Seena Fazel
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The Effect of Electronic Cigarette User Modifications and E-liquid Adulteration on the Particle Size Profile of an Aerosolized Product [PDF]
, 2019 Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are an alternate nicotine delivery system that generate a condensation aerosol to be inhaled by the user. The size of the droplets formed in the aerosol can vary and contributes to drug deposition and ultimate ...
Halquist, Matthew S. +7 more
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