Interactions Between Plant-Derived Psychoactive Substances and Escherichia coli
Abstract Naturally occurring psychoactive substances, such as opioids, cocaine, and cannabinoids, affect not only the central nervous system but also…
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Clinical Approach to Acute Recreational Drug Intoxication in the Emergency Setting: A Practical Guide Based on Swiss Experience
Abstract Acute intoxications related to recreational drug use represent an increasing challenge for emergency departments (EDs). Worldwide, more than 600,000…
Association Between Substance Use and Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of NHANES Data on Marijuana, Hashish, and Cocaine
Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to examine the association between the use of marijuana, hashish, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin with…
Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Concomitant Use of Calcium Channel Blockers and Cocaine: An Analysis of FDA Adverse Events Reporting System Data
Abstract Background: Recent drug enforcement activities have possibly suggested the presence of some calcium channel blocker antihypertensives in association with…
Illicit stimulants and ventricular arrhythmias: a longitudinal cohort study
Abstract Background and Aims: Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation underlie many sudden cardiac deaths, but common lifestyle factors that predict…
Risk of adverse obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women consuming recreational drugs during pregnancy
Abstract Background: Previously conducted studies have observed an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes with prenatal exposure to…
Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Alterations: Histological and Immunohistochemical Post-Mortem Analysis
Abstract Background: Cocaine abuse represents a serious health issue. The cardiovascular system is one of the main sites on which…
Distinct circulating monocyte profiles in chronic cannabis users compared to cocaine users without changes in plasma levels of proinflammatory cytokines and LPS
Abstract Objectives: Chronic cannabis use is linked to anti-inflammatory effects, and cocaine exhibits context-dependent immunomodulation; their distinct impacts on monocyte…
Liver disorders in substance abusers
Abstract Substance use disorders are a global health problem with detrimental effects on one’s health, wealth, and stealth. It includes…
Characteristic Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging Findings of Cocaine-Induced Myocardial Injury
Abstract Cocaine is a widely available illicit substance with a costly financial and social burden on the healthcare infrastructure. Both…