Effects of combined use of alcohol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol on working memory in Long Evans rats
Abstract The increase in social acceptance and legalization of cannabis over the last several years is likely to increase the…
alcohol (ethanol)
Urine Drug Tests Indicate Higher Prevalence of Combined Alcohol and Cocaine Use Compared to Alcohol Together with Cannabis or Amphetamine—A Possible Link to Cocaethylene
Abstract Aim: This retrospective study examined the prevalence of combined ethanol and cocaine use, which produces an enhanced psychoactive effect…
Synaptic Plasticity Abnormalities in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Abstract The brain’s ability to strengthen or weaken synaptic connections is often termed synaptic plasticity. It has been shown to…
Substance Use and Sleep Problems in Patients With Psychotic Disorders
Abstract Background: Substance use and sleep problems are common in patients with psychotic disorders, but their associations in these patients…
Substance Use among Adolescents: A Retrospective Study (2017–2018) in the Toxicology Unit, University Hospital of Lille, France
Abstract Research on adolescent substance use is of utmost importance. Using local toxicological data, both prevalence and pattern of substance…
Could Alcohol Abuse and Dependence on Junk Foods Inducing Obesity and/or Illicit Drug Use Represent Danger to Liver in Young People with Altered Psychological/Relational Spheres or Emotional Problems?
Abstract Recent data show that young people, mainly due to the pressure of some risk factors or due to disrupted…
Exploring the Role of DARPP-32 in Addiction: A Review of the Current Limitations of Addiction Treatment Pathways and the Role of DARPP-32 to Improve Them
Abstract We are amidst a global addiction crisis, yet stigmas surrounding addiction counterintuitively prevail. Understanding and appreciating the neurobiology of…
Helpful or Harmful? The Therapeutic Potential of Medications with Varying Degrees of Abuse Liability in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Abstract Purpose of Review: This review summarizes recent clinical trial research on pharmacological treatments for substance use disorders, with a…
Human circadian rhythm studies: Practical guidelines for inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol
Abstract As interest in circadian rhythms and their effects continues to grow, there is an increasing need to perform circadian…
Epidemiology, Burden, and Association of Substance Abuse Amongst Patients With Cardiovascular Disorders: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Abstract Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are considered to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disorders (CVDs). In 2019,…