Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: a review of empirical research [PDF]
Background and aims: Research suggests that excessive online gaming may lead to symptoms commonly experienced by substance addicts. Since games are particularly appealing to children and adolescents, these individuals may be more at risk than other ...
Griffiths, MD, Kuss, DJ
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A Case Report of Severe Delirium after Amantadine Withdrawal
Amantadine is frequently used in addition to dopaminergic substances like dopamine agonists or L-Dopa in advanced Parkinson disease (PD). However, adverse effects like hallucinations limit its use.
Franz Marxreiter +3 more
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Concomitant stress potentiates the preference for, and consumption of, ethanol induced by chronic pre-exposure to ethanol [PDF]
Ethanol abuse is linked to several acute and chronic injuries that can lead to health problems. Ethanol addiction is one of the most severe diseases linked to the abuse of this drug.
G. Morais-Silva +3 more
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Maternal methadone use in pregnancy : factors associated with the development of neonatal abstinence syndrome and implications for healthcare resources [PDF]
The objectives of this study were to investigate factors associated with the development of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and to assess the implications for healthcare resources of infants born to drug-misusing women. Design.
Dryden, C. +3 more
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Trihexyphenidyl (THP)—a synthetic anticholinergic medication used to manage parkinsonism and extrapyramidal symptoms—has gained significant clinical recognition. However, there is a critical gap in understanding its withdrawal effects.
Abdelmounaim Baslam +7 more
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms can be part of the clinical spectrum of COVID-19 infections.To devise an evidence based clinical algorithm as a guide for clinicians, to identify and treat underlying clinical syndromes of psychomotor agitation, such as delirium, catatonia or substance withdrawal in patients who are hospitalized and infected with SARS-CoV-2.A ...
Felipe, León +4 more
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Background Patients who experience harms from alcohol and other substance use often seek care in the emergency department (ED). ED visits related to alcohol withdrawal have increased across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Justin Jek-Kahn Koh +3 more
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Psychomotor Agitation Non-responsive to Treatment: A Case Report of Phenibut Withdrawal Syndrome
Background and Objectives: Phenibut (4-amino-3-phenyl-butyric acid), acting as a GABA-B receptor agonist, has a beneficial effect on anxiety. Although its medical use is not approved in western countries, it can be easily obtained worldwide via the ...
Cecilia Maria Esposito +5 more
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Selective review and commentary on emerging pharmacotherapies for opioid addiction. [PDF]
Pharmacotherapies for opioid addiction under active development in the US include lofexidine (primarily for managing withdrawal symptoms) and Probuphine®, a distinctive mode of delivering buprenorphine for six months, thus relieving patients, clinicians,
Ling, Walter +5 more
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Pregabalin abuse and dependence during insomnia and protocol for short-term withdrawal management with diazepam: examples from case reports [PDF]
Introduction:: Pregabalin (PGN) is an anxiolytic, analgesic, antiepileptic, and hypnotic medication. There are concerns about its abuse in the community for managing chronic insomnia and other risks when assumed in overdose or combination with other ...
Basavaraja Papanna +4 more
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