Rare but relevant: MDMA and hyponatraemia
Abstract Conventionally used for its stimulant, empathogenic and entactogenic effects, 3,4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, specifically among young adults and in nightlife and recreational party contexts.
Maria Rita Garcia +2 more
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Activation of Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors Inhibits Acetylcholine Release in the Neuromuscular Junction by Increasing Ca2+ Flux through Cav1 Channels. [PDF]
Zhilyakov N +3 more
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Abstract Background and Aims Psychedelic drugs may help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). This study evaluated BPL‐003, a novel intranasal powder formulation of 5‐methoxy‐N,N‐dimethyltryptamine (5‐MeO‐DMT) benzoate salt, in people with moderate–severe AUD enrolled in a standard of care, 10‐week programme of relapse‐prevention oriented Cognitive ...
John Marsden +10 more
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α4 nicotinic receptors on GABAergic neurons mediate a cholinergic analgesic circuit in the substantia nigra pars reticulata. [PDF]
Han Y +10 more
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Nicotinic Receptors in Sleep-Related Hypermotor Epilepsy: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. [PDF]
Becchetti A +4 more
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Outdated tools, underestimated harm: Modernizing cannabis surveillance in a post‐legalization era
Abstract Background Canada's 2018 legalization of non‐medical cannabis was positioned as a public health initiative, intended to shift cannabis use from criminalization to regulation. Since then, cannabis access and consumption have grown significantly but the systems used to monitor cannabis‐related harms have not kept pace.
Anees Bahji
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Catharanthine Modulates Mesolimbic Dopamine Transmission and Nicotine Psychomotor Effects via Inhibition of α6-Nicotinic Receptors and Dopamine Transporters. [PDF]
Williams BM +13 more
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Abstract Background and aims Appetitive responses, such as approach biases, are thought to play a crucial role in smoking. This study aimed to compare responses toward smoking‐related stimuli with responses in control conditions (e.g. non‐approach or neutral stimuli) using a multi‐method approach. By examining associations between response measures and
Franziska Motka +7 more
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Abstract Background and aims Smokers quitting successfully with the help of e‐cigarettes often continue vaping. It is not known whether this promotes or prevents relapse back to smoking. This study aimed to determine whether use of e‐cigarettes after successful smoking cessation affects the probability of relapse later on.
Peter Hajek +8 more
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Serum autoantibodies against α7-nicotinic receptors in subgroups of patients with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia: clinical features and link with peripheral inflammation. [PDF]
Darrau E +12 more
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