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Human rights issues associated with compulsory drug treatments and rehabilitation process in Sri Lanka
Compulsory drug treatment and rehabilitation: Human Rights issues in Sri Lanka
K.A. WARUNI KUMARASINGHA,
Assistant Lecturer,
Department of International Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Abstract
Protection of...
Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Comorbid Psychiatric Illness
Abstract
As attitudes toward cannabis, its legal status, and patterns of use continue to evolve, the landscape surrounding this substance is in a constant state of flux. Against this backdrop, this review aims to provide an up-to-date...
ADF Drug Wheel
The ADF Interactive Drug Wheel classifies drugs as part of seven general categories: Stimulants, Depressants, Cannabinoids, Psychedelics, Opioids, Dissociatives and Empathogens. Find out about the effects of drugs and more information about...
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Cannabis Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Background and Aims
The most available data on the prevalence of cannabis use come from population surveys conducted in high-income countries in North America, Oceania and Europe. Less is known about the prevalence of...
Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast
Join us for Drug Free America Foundation’s ‘Pathways to Prevention’ podcast as we engage stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and...
Irregular Migration, Drug Use and Drug Trafficking in Sub-Saharan Africa; Libya and Nigeria
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Background: This study examined the context of drug use and trafficking in irregular migration among identified Nigerian-returned migrants from Libyan detention centers in the transit or destination along the Mediterranean...
Prevalence of Mental Illness and Mental Health Care Use Among Police Officers
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Importance Limited literature has characterized patterns of mental illnesses and barriers in seeking mental health care among police officers.
Objectives To assess the prevalence of mental illness (diagnosis) and symptoms...
Ethanol exposure alters Alzheimer's-related pathology, behavior, and metabolism in APP/PS1 mice
Abstract
Epidemiological studies identified alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet there is conflicting evidence on how alcohol use promotes AD pathology. In this study, a 10-week moderate two...
Knowledge and Use of Electronic Cigarettes in Young Adults in the United Arab Emirates, Particularly during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract: (1) Background: The popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has recently increased. Although they are less harmful than regular cigarettes, they still cause health consequences and their use for smoking cessation is...
Una costante del tasso di eliminazione della buprenorfina più bassa è associata a un minore uso di oppioidi
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Si suggerisce che il desiderio di oppioidi sia correlato al tasso di riduzione dei livelli plasmatici di buprenorfina (BUP). Nessuno studio ha esplorato la costante del tasso di eliminazione della buprenorfina (BUP EL. R) come...
In che modo le organizzazioni dell'industria dell'alcol fuorviano il pubblico su alcol e cancro
Il consumo di alcol aumenta il rischio di diversi tipi di cancro, tra cui diversi tumori comuni. Nell'ambito delle proprie attività di responsabilità sociale d'impresa, l'industria dell'alcol condivide informazioni su alcol e cancro.
In...
Nutrients Special issue: The Impact of Alcohol on Human Health
Special Issue Information
Alcohol is often perceived as an underrated risk factor for human health. The aim of this Special Issue is to correct misperceptions and misinformation by providing up-to-date reviews and publications that...
Barriers and facilitators to accessing substance use treatment for people who use drugs in the Muslim communities
This systematic review, published in drug and alcohol dependence explores the barriers and facilitators to accessing inpatient and community substance use treatment and harm reduction services for people who use drugs in Muslim communities...
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is associated with increased abstinence in substance use disorders and comorbid depression
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are associated with high rates of comorbid depression. Finding effective treatments for many of the substances of abuse is still an area of developing research. Repetitive transcranial magnetic...
La relazione tra il pesante consumo episodico di alcolismo dei padri e il coinvolgimento paterno in cinque paesi dell'Asia-Pacifico: una meta-analisi dei dati dei singoli partecipanti
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Sfondo
Questo studio mira ad aumentare la comprensione della relazione tra il bere episodico pesante (HED) e il coinvolgimento dei padri nella genitorialità in cinque paesi. Viene anche studiato il potenziale effetto...
A randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce stigma toward people with opioid use disorder among primary care clinicians
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Background
Many primary care clinicians (PCCs) hold stigma toward people with opioid use disorder (OUD), which may be a barrier to care. Few interventions exist to address PCC stigma toward people with OUD. This study...
Nationally representative surveys on cannabis use lack product details relevant to public health
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Objectives
Many annual, nationally representative US surveys that assess cannabis use do not collect information on product characteristics despite varying health risks and benefits. Capitalizing on a rich dataset of...
Can glutathione be a biomarker for suicide risk in women 18 months postpartum?
Background: Suicide risk is prominent among the problems affecting populations, mainly due to the broad family, psychosocial and economic impact. Most individuals at suicidal risk have some mental disorder. There is considerable evidence...
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