Cardiovascular Risks Associated With Cannabis Use Among ED Patients
Abstract Objectives Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances, and many adults meet the criteria for Cannabis…
alcohol related disorders
Cannabis (THC) Aggravates the Deleterious Effects of Alcohol (EtOH) on Skeletal Muscles’ Mitochondrial Respiration: Modulation by Age and Metabolic Phenotypes
Abstract Cannabis (THC) and ethanol (EtOH) are widely used for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Whether both drugs have deleterious…
The consumption of psychoactive substances among French physicians: how do they perceive the creation of a dedicated healthcare system?
Abstract Introduction: Substance use among physicians can have negative impacts on their health, quality of life, and patient care. While…
The effects of oral and vaporized cannabis alone, and in combination with alcohol, on driving performance using the STISIM driving simulator: A two-part, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover clinical laboratory protocol
Abstract The legalization of cannabis for medicinal and non-medicinal purposes, and the corresponding increase in diversity of cannabis products, has…
Data in brief: Dataset of residues of drugs of abuse in wastewaters from Educational Institutions
Abstract Metabolic residue concentration data for two licit drugs (nicotine and alcohol), three medications of abuse (morphine, methadone and codeine)…
Investigating Relationships Between Alcohol and Cannabis Use in an Online Survey of Cannabis Users: A Focus on Cannabinoid Content and Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Abstract Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but findings are mixed regarding the direction of this relationship.…
Medication and substance use increases among people using cannabis medically during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic strains the medical system, limiting access to healthcare services. Many people use cannabis medically…
Prevalence of substance use amongst people living with human immunodeficiency virus who attend primary healthcare services in Mthatha, South Africa
Abstract Background: About 13.3% of the South African population use some kind of substance during their lifetime. The incidence of…
Prevalence of prenatal exposure to substances of abuse: questionnaire versus biomarkers
Abstract Alcohol and drugs of abuse consumption in young adults, including women of childbearing age, has experienced significant increase over…
A placebo-controlled study to assess Standardized Field Sobriety Tests performance during alcohol and cannabis intoxication in heavy cannabis users and accuracy of point of collection testing devices for detecting THC in oral fluid
Abstract Rationale: Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) and oral fluid devices are used to screen for driving impairment and roadside…