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Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: a review of empirical research [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
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
core   +1 more source

A Case Report of Severe Delirium after Amantadine Withdrawal

open access: yesCase Reports in Neurology, 2017
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
doaj   +1 more source

Concomitant stress potentiates the preference for, and consumption of, ethanol induced by chronic pre-exposure to ethanol [PDF]

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2016
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
doaj   +3 more sources

Maternal methadone use in pregnancy : factors associated with the development of neonatal abstinence syndrome and implications for healthcare resources [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
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
core   +1 more source

Trihexyphenidyl Alters Its Host’s Metabolism, Neurobehavioral Patterns, and Gut Microbiome Feedback Loop—The Modulating Role of Anacyclus pyrethrum

open access: yesAntioxidants, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

[Delirium, catatonia and substance withdrawal syndrome manifested as psychomotor agitation in COVID-19: a pharmacological management approach for the general hospital setting].

open access: yesRevista medica de Chile, 2022
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
openaire   +1 more source

Prevention of alcohol withdrawal seizure recurrence and treatment of other alcohol withdrawal symptoms in the emergency department: a rapid review

open access: yesBMC Emergency Medicine, 2021
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
doaj   +1 more source

Psychomotor Agitation Non-responsive to Treatment: A Case Report of Phenibut Withdrawal Syndrome

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychiatry, 2021
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
doaj   +1 more source

Selective review and commentary on emerging pharmacotherapies for opioid addiction. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
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
core   +2 more sources

Pregabalin abuse and dependence during insomnia and protocol for short-term withdrawal management with diazepam: examples from case reports [PDF]

open access: yesSleep Science
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
doaj   +1 more source

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