Mephedrone and Alcohol Interactions in Humans
Abstract Mephedrone (4-MMC, mephedrone) is a synthetic cathinone derivative included in the class of new psychoactive substances. It is commonly…
alcohol (ethanol)
Regulatory Policies for Alcohol, other Psychoactive Substances and Addictive Behaviours: The Role of Level of Use and Potency. A Systematic Review
Abstract The object of this contribution based on a systematic review of the literature is to examine to what degree…
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…
Examining the Association and Directionality between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use among Adolescents and Young Adults in the U.S. and Canada—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the association and directionality between mental health disorders and…
Three lifestyle-related issues of major significance for public health among the Inuit in contemporary Greenland: a review of adverse childhood conditions, obesity, and smoking in a period of social transition
Abstract Greenland is a country in transition from a colonial past with subsistence hunting and fishing to an urban Nordic…
Epigenetic Interactions between Alcohol and Cannabinergic Effects: Focus on Histone Modification and DNA Methylation
Abstract Epigenetic studies have led to a more profound understanding of the mechanisms involved in chronic conditions. In the case…
A Systematic Review of Interventions to Reduce Problematic Substance Use Among Transgender Individuals: A Call to Action
Abstract Persons who are transgender (i.e., individuals who are assigned one sex at birth, but who do not identify with…
The Classification of Substance Use Disorders: Historical, Contextual, and Conceptual Considerations
Abstract This article provides an overview of the history of substance use and misuse and chronicles the long shared history…
Substance Use among a Sample of Healthcare Workers in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract This study describes reported substance use among Kenyan healthcare workers (HCWs), as it has implications for HCWs’ health, productivity,…
Alcohol and Cannabinoids Differentially Affect HIV Infection and Function of Human Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells (MDDC)
Abstract During human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, alcohol has been known to induce inflammation while cannabinoids have been shown to…