New trend of drugs abused by secondary school students in Nigeria
Abstract Background: It appears that there is a new trend in the types of drugs abused by secondary school students…
adolescent drug abuse
Cannabis: A Toxin-Producing Plant with Potential Therapeutic Uses
Abstract For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa has been utilized as a medicine and for recreational and spiritual purposes. Phytocannabinoids…
Evaluation of Drug Abuse in Patients With Lifelong Premature Ejaculation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract Introduction: Most studies investigate sexual dysfunction in drug abusers; however, there are no data available about the pattern of…
Inhibition of striatonigral autophagy as a link between cannabinoid intoxication and impairment of motor coordination
Abstract The use of cannabis is rapidly expanding worldwide. Thus, innovative studies aimed to identify, understand and potentially reduce cannabis-evoked…
Disentangling the effects of cannabis and cigarette smoking on impulsivity
Abstract Background: Cannabis smoking and cigarette smoking often co-occur, yet limited research has investigated the potentially different role impulsivity may…
Minimum data set development for a drug poisoning registry system
Abstract Objective: Drug poisoning is the most prevalent type of poisoning throughout the world that can occur intentional or unintentional.…
Chronic nicotine exposure attenuates the effects of Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol on anxiety‐related behavior and social interaction in adult male and female rats
Abstract Introduction: Anxiogenic and anxiolytic effects of cannabinoids are mediated by different mechanisms, including neural signaling via cannabinoid receptors (CBRs)…
Second and third year medical students’ self-reported alcohol and substance use, smoking habits and academic performance at a South African medical school
Abstract Background: Health professional students frequently use alcohol and narcotics. The potential impact on academic performance and professional behaviour is…
Cloud point extraction coupled with back extraction: a green methodology in analytical chemistry
Abstract Recently, cloud point extraction (CPE) coupled with back extraction (BE) has been suggested as a promising alternative to liquid-liquid…
Substance Abuse and Male Hypogonadism
Abstract Progressive deterioration of male reproductive function is occurring in Western countries. Environmental factors and unhealthy lifestyles have been implicated…