A GC-MS Method for the Detection of Toluene and Ethylbenzene in Volatile Substance Abuse [PDF]
Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2000 The interference of some substances with the gas chromatography-flame ionization detection and gas chromatography-Fourier transform infrared detection of toluene and ethylbenzene in volatile substance abuse poses problems. A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method that will overcome such interference has been developed for the detection of ...
B M, El-Haj +4 more
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Validity of Substances of Abuse Detection in Hair by Biochips Array Technology
Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, 2018 Using hair as a biological specimen to analyze drug abuse has been receiving elevated attention during last years because of flexibility of collection procedure and because hair does not autolysis like other body fluids or tissues. Hair testing provides a broad-spectrum detection window after drug exposure than urine testing. Hair analysis has specific
Ahmed R Ragab +8 more
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IEEE Access, 2021 Substance abuse and mental health issues are severe conditions that affect millions. Signs of certain conditions have been traced on social media through the analysis of posts.
Diana Ramírez-Cifuentes +4 more
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Substance Abuse Patterns in Brick Industry Workers Detection and Evaluation
Ergonomics International Journal, 2021 Background: Drug abuse became an alarming problem in the last years in Egypt and many other countries. Some studies had examined the prevalence of substance abuse among school and university students, but few have assessed workers in workplaces which can pose major risks to the health and productivity of workers. The aim of this work is to estimate the
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Toxicological Analysis of Some Drugs of Abuse in Biological Samples [PDF]
, 2015 Consumption of drugs of abuse is a scourge of modern world. Abuse, drug addiction and their consequences are one of the major current problems of European society because of the significant repercussions in individual, family, social and economic level ...
Baconi, Daniela Luiza +5 more
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Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Misuse in Older Adults: Training Outcomes Among Physicians and Other Healthcare Practitioners in Community-Based Settings [PDF]
, 2015 Screening and brief intervention (SBI) is increasingly available to older adults who engage in at-risk drinking. This study examined the extent to which SBI training influenced the willingness of healthcare providers in a community-based hospital and ...
Coogle, Constance L, Owens, Myra G
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Potentially harmful advantage to athletes: a putative connection between UGT2B17 gene deletion polymorphism and renal disorders with prolonged use of anabolic androgenic steroids [PDF]
, 2010 : BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: With prolonged use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), occasional incidents of renal disorders have been observed. Independently, it has also been established that there are considerable inter-individual and inter-ethnic ...
Barker, James +5 more
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SODAS: Surveillance of Drugs of Abuse Study [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Novel Psychoactive Substance (NPS) as a form of recreational drug use has become increasingly popular. There is a paucity of information with regards the prevalence and clinical sequalae of these drugs.
Bloeck, Felix +4 more
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Sensitivity and specificity of detection methods for erythropoietin doping in cyclists [PDF]
, 2019 Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) is used as doping a substance. Anti-doping efforts include urine and blood testing and monitoring the athlete biological passport (ABP).
Burggraaf, Jacobus +10 more
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Sensors in the Detection of Abused Substances in Forensic Contexts: A Comprehensive Review
Micromachines, 2023 Forensic toxicology plays a pivotal role in elucidating the presence of drugs of abuse in both biological and solid samples, thereby aiding criminal investigations and public health initiatives. This review article explores the significance of sensor technologies in this field, focusing on diverse applications and their impact on the determination of ...
Luana M. Rosendo +13 more
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