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Newest firstIntroduction Driving under the influence of drugs is a major risk factor for road traffic collisions. While increasing harms are observed in relation to polydrug use, evidence is needed about this issue in the context of road safety. We examined polydrug use patterns in drivers providing samples for toxicological analysis in Ireland between 2019 and 2020. Methods A cross-sectional study using LC-MS toxicology resu…
Open article record in new tab ↗In recent years, the harms and abuse of synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) have attracted extensive attention in society. Their structures have been updated rapidly, which brings great challenges for continuous detection and drug identification. The aim of this study was to elucidate the metabolites of 26 kinds of abused SCs produced in human liver microsomes (HLMs) and rats and to explore the metabolism of indole amide…
In recent years, the issue of drivers under the influence of medications and psychoactive substances as a cause of road accidents has gained increasing importance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and blood concentration ranges of alcohol and psychoactive substances among drivers in northeastern Poland between 2013 and 2024. To determine the prevalence of medications and psychoactive substances in drivers…
Open article record in new tab ↗The abuse of gabapentinoids has increased rapidly, and death cases have been reported with increasing rates. This study examines the toxicological analysis data of substance abuse cases conducted after legal regulations were implemented in Türkiye. The focus will be on the medicolegal implications of gabapentinoid positivity in these cases. Urine samples collected between July 2021 and July 2022 from individuals (…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Toxicological analysis of patients with acute recreational drug poisoning can improve our understanding of substance use patterns, clinical symptoms, and improve treatment. Patient history alone may be incomplete or misleading. The objective was to assess the differences in patient history and analytical results, to describe the clinical characteristics, implications and hospital management, and to desc…
OBJECTIVE: Cannabis use is considered a major clinical problem associated with a poorer outcome in patients with schizophrenia. The objective of the present study was to assess the prevalence of cannabis us among patients with schizophrenia. The assessment consists in comparing some factors related to substance use in a population of schizophrenic patients between cannabis users and non. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fou…
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