Malnutrition in Substance Use Disorders: A Critical Issue in Their Treatment and Recovery
Abstract Substance use disorders (SUDs) are widely prevalent in many countries, with the highest rates observed in nicotine and alcohol…
addictive drugs
Socioeconomic and psychosocial determinants of substance misuse – a national perspective
Abstract Accurate estimates of population drug use and an understanding of the factors that influence substance choice are essential for…
Application of Paper-Based Microfluidic Analytical Devices (µPAD) in Forensic and Clinical Toxicology: A Review
Abstract The need for providing rapid and, possibly, on-the-spot analytical results in the case of intoxication has prompted researchers to…
E-cigarettes may serve as a gateway to conventional cigarettes and other addictive drugs
Abstract Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices that allow the user to inhale nicotine in a vapor, and are primarily marketed…
Substance-Induced Psychoses: An Updated Literature Review
Abstract Background: On the current psychopharmacological panorama, the variety of substances able to provoke an episode of acute psychosis is…
Drug-induced stress responses and addiction risk and relapse
Abstract A number of studies have assessed the effects of psychoactive drugs on stress biology, the neuroadaptations resulting from chronic…