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Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a global health issue, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Chronic polysubstance use exacerbates systemic inflammation, which is associated with addiction severity...

Background Individuals who experience gambling addiction often face problems in family relationships, job loss, and financial difficulties. Gambling problems worsen when accompanied by substance use. Case Presentation A 28-year-old man was...

Background: In 2023, the prevalence of drug abuse in Indonesia among the population aged 15–64 years reached 1.73%, equivalent to 3.33 million people. This problem has prompted The National Narcotics Board (BNN) as a government agency which...

Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are revolutionizing the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Exciting new research suggests these medications may also hold immense promise for treating substance use...

Drug abuse is increasingly concerning, requiring a rehabilitative approach through effective counselling by the Indonesian Government by strengthening drug prevention and eradication, because drug abuse in Indonesia is increasingly...

Substance abuse in Indonesia is on the rise each year. Rehabilitation centers play a crucial role in helping individuals recover from addiction and improve their quality of life (recovery, productivity, and social functioning). However...

Adolescent drug abuse in Indonesia is rising, with prevalence among ages 15-24 increasing from .96% IN 2021 to 1.97% in 2023. About 181 per 10,000 adolescents as of February 2025. BNN recorded 3.3 million drug users, including 312,000...

Introduction: Bipolar disorder is among the most disabling psychiatric conditions worldwide and is frequently complicated by comorbid substance use disorders. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is one of the most prevalent comorbidities, yet...

The research is motivated by the results of a preliminary study at the Rehabilitation Center of National Narcotics Board Lido which shows the existence of drug abuse with a wide range of age groups at the age of 12-60 years and various...

Introduction Athletes with extensive sports knowledge may falsely believe that gambling outcomes can be predicted with skill. This cognitive distortion, combined with methamphetamine use and familial gambling exposure, increases the risk of...