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Newest firstBackground:Individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for cannabis misuse, with increasing prevalence among young adults. Existing evidence suggests that cannabis can have therapeutic effects on ADHD symptoms, and continued use may be partly driven by perceived improvements in symptom-related deficits. To investigate the neural evidence for these associations, we integra…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Despite the Netherlands having one of the world's oldest medical cannabis programs, the majority of people who use cannabis for medicinal purposes continue to rely on non-prescribed sources. This study investigates patterns of use, motives for use, perceived effectiveness, and barriers to accessing prescribed cannabis among individuals self-medicating with non-prescribed cannabis. Methods A cross-sectio…
Open article record in new tab ↗In today's rapidly evolving substance use landscape, the traditional image of drug consumption is being replaced by a subtler, more socially accepted aesthetic. High Risk, Low Key: The New Face of Drug Use explores how modern intoxicants, from THC-infused beverages to microdosed psilocybin and nitrous oxide canisters, are increasingly marketed as wellness products rather than recreational drugs. This shift, driven…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Cannabidiol (CBD) products are increasingly popular, marketed with health claims despite limited clinical evidence. This study investigates motives for CBD use in self-medication and explores sociodemographic characteristics and consumption patterns among regular users (at least monthly). Methods Cross-sectional data were collected via an online survey (January 15-March 15, 2023) in Germany using conv…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 8-10% of trauma-exposed individuals globally (2), with significant gender disparities in prevalence and clinicalpresentation. The relationship between PTSD and substance use disorders creates complex comorbidity patterns requiring gender-sensitive approaches. ObjectiveTo examine gender-specific differences in PTSD symptom expression and addiction patterns amo…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionSelf-medication, while convenient for managing minor illnesses, poses significant public health risks when practiced without adequate knowledge or oversight. In Bangladesh, especially in urban areas, self-medication is widespread due to limited healthcare access and weak pharmaceutical regulation. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication among urban adult res…
Open article record in new tab ↗The prevalence of self-medication is a common practice among Sri Lankans. However, the practice of self-medication for oral health problems has not been studied in the country. The current study aimed to assess the prevalence and the associated factors of self-medication practices for oral conditions. This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 441 adults in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka. The participa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Antimalarial drug resistance has been an obstacle in the fight against malaria over the years. Antimalarial self-medication is one of the factors associated with antimalarial resistance, and is on the rise globally and has become quite common among developing populations. Self-medication is when individuals choose and use medications to treat symptoms they perceive or diagnose themselves, without the guidance of a…
Open article record in new tab ↗Schizophrenia is associated with a high prevalence of cigarette smoking. Neural dynamics are spatially structured and shaped by both microscale molecular and macroscale functional architectures, which are disturbed in the diseased brain. The neural mechanism underlying the schizophrenia-nicotine dependence comorbidity remains unknown. In this study, we aimed to test whether there is an interaction between schizoph…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMalaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity, and mortality in Uganda. A large proportion of malaria symptomatic patients seek healthcare in the private sector. However, availability and affordability are major barriers to access to effective treatment. The private sector copayment mechanism in Uganda aims to increase availability and affordability of antimalarial agents. Our study assessed the…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionSelf-medication is a serious public health concern globally and is more prevalent in underserved populations, especially in resource limited settings. The lack of effective treatment for COVID-19 and poor access to healthcare were drivers of self-medication. We investigated the prevalence and associated factors with self-medication for COVID-19 among slum dwellers in a Ugandan slum. Methods and materia…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective Cannabis is increasingly used for medical purposes, particularly in countries like Canada where cannabis was recently legalized for recreational use. We aimed to assess self-medication with cannabis post-cannabis legalization among adults in the Canadian province of Quebec. Methods This is a cross-sectional online survey of a self-selected convenience sample conducted in Quebec, Canada, from November 202…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to be a public health problem. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is seen as a risk factor for SUD. Prevalence of alcohol and cannabis use amongst adults with SUD and comorbid ADHD impacts both disorders cognitively and behaviourally. Aim Our study aimed to compare alcohol and cannabis use between treatment-seeking SUD patients with ADHD and SUD patie…
Using cannabis to reduce psychological and physical distress, referred to as self-medication, is a significant risk factor for cannabis use disorder. To better understand this high-risk behavior, a sample of 290 young adults (ages 18-25; 45.6% female) were recruited from two U.S. universities in January and February of 2020 to complete a survey about their cannabis use and self-medication. Results: seventy-six per…
BackgroundAbuse of non-opioid analgesics (NOA) is associated with serious health consequences. However, due to inconsistent definitions of NOA abuse, prevalence estimates for the German population are unclear.ObjectivesThis study aimed to estimate the 12-month prevalence of NOA abuse among self-medicated users of these drugs in the general German population and to identify risk factors.MethodsData are from the 201…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) often co-occur in adolescent patients. Previous research has shown that these patients differ from SUD patients without PTSD in terms of their substance use patterns. In this study, we aimed to test whether substance use in this population is related to an attempt to self-medicate PTSD-related symptoms.MethodsGerman adolescent patie…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives To examine the trends in cannabis use within 30 days of first admission to inpatient psychiatry in Ontario, Canada, between 2007 and 2017, and the characteristics of persons reporting cannabis use. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted for first-time admissions to nonforensic inpatient psychiatric beds in Ontario, Canada, between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2017, using dat…
BackgroundSelf-medication is defined as the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed symptoms without the supervision of healthcare physicians. Self-medication is a growing public health phenomenon and is associated with risks such as misdiagnosis and drug toxicity. This study aimed to identify the patterns associated with the practice of self- medication among university students in San Jose, Costa Rica. MethodsA des…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective: Comorbidity between anxiety and cannabis use is common yet the nature of the association between these conditions is not clear. Four theories were assessed, and a fifth hypothesis tested to determine if the misattribution of stress symptomology plays a role in the association between state-anxiety and cannabis.Methods: Three-hundred-sixteen participants ranging in age from 18 to 71 years completed a sho…
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