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Newest firstBackgroundOpioid dependence poses a growing public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet data from sub-Saharan Africa remain scarce. This study examines sociodemographic, clinical, and substance use correlates of opioid dependence among adolescents and young adults in Zambia. MethodsA cross-sectional analysis of 427 medical records (aged 10-27 years) from a tertiary hospital in Southern…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is commonly comorbid with opioid dependence (OD). We wanted to compare the neurocognitive functions of OD subjects with or without HCV [HCV (+), HCV (–)] and healthy controls (HC).Methods:We recruited 40 adult subjects (age 18–55 years) in each group. HCV(+) group had a detectable viral load. Subjects with HIV or hepatitis B infection, head injury, epilepsy, or comorbid…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: There is high co-occurrence of substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health disorders. We aimed to assess impact of substance use patterns and sociodemographic factors on mental health distress using the ten-item Hopkins Symptom Checklist (SCL-10) over time. METHODS: Nested prospective cohort study of 707 participants with severe SUD across nine opioid-agonist-therapy outpatient clinics and low-thre…
Background:Individuals with opioid dependence experience stigma and discrimination. Stigma can potentially reduce treatment-seeking and negatively affect treatment outcomes. We aimed to study the course of stigma and its correlates among patients receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT).Methods:We recruited 51 subjects (aged between 18 and 45 years) registered in the OAT clinic from February to September 2019. We…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Patients under methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) are susceptible to several complications including mental disturbances and risk of relapse. The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of tDCS on relapse, depression, and anxiety of opioid-dependent patients under methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). METHODS: It was a randomized-clinical trial that conducted among 27 male pa…