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The Structural Determinants for α₁-Adrenergic/Serotonin Receptors Activity among Phenylpiperazine-Hydantoin Derivatives

Molecules, 2021
Several studies confirmed the reciprocal interactions between adrenergic and serotoninergic systems and the influence of these phenomena on the pathogenesis of anxiety.
Katarzyna Kucwaj-Brysz, Anna Dela, Sabina Podlewska, Marek Bednarski, Agata Siwek, Grzegorz Satała, Kinga Czarnota, Jadwiga Handzlik, Katarzyna Kieć-Kononowicz   +8 more
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The “Darknet”: The new street for street drugs [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2017
The "Darknet" ("dark web") has emerged as a means by which illegal drug buys and deliveries can be arranged with apparent anonymity and impunity. Healthcare providers should be aware of this growing source of illicit drugs.The "Darknet" refers to networks isolated from the Internet that cannot be accessed via conventional search engines.
J. V. Pergolizzi, J. A. LeQuang, R. Taylor, R. B. Raffa   +3 more
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The New Stealth Drug on the Street: A Narrative Review of Xylazine as a Street Drug

Cureus, 2023
Xylazine is an alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist approved for use only in animals with a prescription from a veterinarian. It is a powerful sedative that is slowly infiltrating the recreational street drug scene and is often used by polysubstance abusers.
Pergolizzi Jr, Joseph, LeQuang, Jo Ann K, Magnusson, Peter, Miller, Thomas L, Breve, Frank, Varrassi, Giustino   +5 more
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Manifestações cutâneas decorrentes do uso de drogas ilícitas Skin manifestations of illicit drug use

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2006
O uso e abuso de drogas ilícitas é um problema significativo e de abrangência mundial. A Organização das Nações Unidas estima que 5% da população mundial entre os 15 e 64 anos fazem uso de drogas pelo menos uma vez por ano (prevalência anual), sendo que ...
Bernardo Gontijo, Flávia Vasques Bittencourt, Lívia Flávia Sebe Lourenço   +2 more
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Reasons for illicit drug use in people with schizophrenia: Qualitative study

BMC Psychiatry, 2010
Background Drug misuse is an important clinical problem associated with a poorer outcome in patients who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Qualitative studies have rarely been used to elicit reasons for drug use in psychosis, but not in schizophrenia ...
Gask Linda, Asher Carolyn J
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Drug Use among Street Children in Tehran, Iran: A Qualitative Study

Frontiers in Public Health, 2015
Introduction and objective: Globally, children who work and live on the streets are at higher risk of undesired behavioral health outcomes, including increased drug use and abuse.
Masoumeh eDejman, Masoumeh eDejman, Meroeh eVameghi, Payam eRoshanfekr, Fatemeh eDejman, Hassan eRafiey, Ameneh Setareh eForouzan, Shervin eAssari, Judith eBass, Renee M eJohnson   +9 more
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Aspects of the whole care for people in street followed by health and social assistance services: a look at and for occupational therapy

Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 2019
Introduction: The population that lives (survive) on the streets is often characterized by the rupture of social ties and the use of drugs, necessitating health care and social assistance.
Fernanda Oliveira Mota, Rafaela Maria Alves Martins Fonseca, Josenaide Engracia dos Santos, Andrea Donatti Gallassi   +3 more
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Use of psychoactive substances at least once in life among Brazilian university students at the beginning and end of courses and the associated factors

Cadernos de Saúde Coletiva, 2017
Objective Investigate the use of psychoactive substances at least once in life among students at the beginning and end of their courses and determine the associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted with a representative sample of 398
Laíza Rocha Dantas, Monalisa Cesarino Gomes, Larissa Chaves Morais de Lima, Bruno Rafael Cruz-da-Silva, Lívia Rocha Dantas, Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia   +5 more
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The prevalence of substance use among adolescents and its correlation with social and demographic factors [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2014
Backround/Aim. Adolescence is the period of greatest risk of starting to use substances: cigarette smoking, alcohol and illicit drugs. In the first decade of this millennium substance use among adolescents has increased.
Rakić Dušica B., Rakić Branislava, Milošević Zoran, Nedeljković Ivan   +3 more
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NMR Assignments of Six Asymmetrical N-Nitrosamine Isomers Determined in an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient by DFT Calculations

Molecules, 2022
N-nitrosamines, which are well-known pro-mutagens, are found in drugs, pickled food and tobacco. Therefore, controlling their concentrations is very important.
Hao-Yue Guan, Yu-Fei Feng, Bai-Hao Sun, Jian-Zhao Niu, Qing-Sheng Zhang   +4 more
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