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Newest firstBackground The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of dependence and abuse of psychoactive substances (PAS) among prison inmates, using data from the OPPIDUM program between 2013 and 2022. Methods OPPIDUM is an annual, cross-sectional national program, conducted among users consulting in specialised addiction centres. Prison inmates were questioned about their PAS use during the week preceding the…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and ObjectivesDespite increasing global use of cannabis and cannabinoids, comprehensive data on their safety profile remain limited. This study aimed to examine global patterns in pharmacovigilance reports associated with cannabis and cannabinoids, irrespective of regulatory status or context of use.MethodsVigiBase®, the World Health Organisation’s global database of individual case safety reports (ICSR…
Open article record in new tab ↗New psychoactive substances (NPS) represent a growing public health challenge in Europe. Their rapid emergence, chemical diversity and unpredictable toxicity complicate prevention, clinical management and regulatory responses. This study provides an updated overview of NPS-related harms in France using national addictovigilance data. Data were extracted from three complementary surveillance systems: (i) the NotS p…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Seizures after the use of cannabinoids are reported, but no precise descriptions of the characteristics of subjects and factors that may trigger seizures are available. Objectives To study the characteristics and circumstances associated with the occurrence of seizures in individuals using cannabinoids for medical or recreational purposes. Methods A retrospective analysis of spontaneous reports of adver…
BackgroundCannabis is known to be associated with neuropsychiatric problems, but less is known about complications affecting other specified body systems. We report and analyze 35 recent remarkable cardiovascular complications following cannabis use.Methods and ResultsIn France, serious cases of abuse and dependence in response to the use of psychoactive substances must be reported to the national system of the Fr…