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Newest firstAim In Japan, drug-related issues are diverse, and the use of cannabis and pharmaceuticals is rising. This study aimed to clarify the differences in clinical characteristics and treatment resource utilization by drug type. Methods We analyzed data from 891 individuals from the 2024 Nationwide Psychiatric Hospital Survey, which comprised 368 who used methamphetamine or cannabis (illegal drug group) and 523 who used…
Open article record in new tab ↗Drug use has been increasing worldwide over recent decades. Apart from the determinants of drug initiation established in numerous studies, the authors wish to draw attention to other equally important factors, which may contribute to augmenting this phenomenon. The article aims to draw attention to the content of mass culture, especially representations of drug use in mass media, which may influence the liberaliz…
Open article record in new tab ↗CONTEXT: Illegal drug use and need for surgery are common in trauma. This allows examination of the effects of perioperative drug use. AIM: The aim was to study the effects of illegal drug use on perioperative complications in trauma. SETTING AND DESIGN: Propensity-matched analysis of perioperative complications between drug screen-positive (DSP) and drug screen-negative (DSN) patients from the National Trauma Dat…
Open article record in new tab ↗AIM: To determine the prevalence of drug and substance abuse among high school students in Jalisco and its association with the severity of health, behavior and psychosocial problems in order to provide evidence for possible prevention and treatment needs. METHODS: A multi-stage random sample of Jalisco high school students was given a paper-and-pencil survey based upon an adapted version of the drug use screening…