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…
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Sleep abnormalities associated with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and opiate use: a comprehensive review
Abstract Sleep abnormalities are associated with acute and chronic use of addictive substances. Although sleep complaints associated with use and…
Neuropsychological Consequences of Chronic Drug Use: Relevance to Treatment Approaches
Abstract Heavy use of drugs impacts of the daily activities of individuals in these activities. Several groups of investigators have…
Cannabis and cocaine decrease cognitive impulse control and functional corticostriatal connectivity in drug users with low activity DBH genotypes
Abstract The dopamine β-hydroxylase (DβH) enzyme transforms dopamine into noradrenaline. We hypothesized that individuals with low activity DBH genotypes (rs1611115…
Acute effects of cocaine and cannabis on reversal learning as a function of COMT and DRD2 genotype
Abstract Rationale: Long-term cannabis and cocaine use has been associated with impairments in reversal learning. However, how acute cannabis and…
Frequency of Hepatitis B and C Viruses, and HIV Among Drug Addicts in the Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
Abstract Background: Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infections constitute serious healthcare problems worldwide. Objectives: There are a limited number…
Spatial differences and temporal changes in illicit drug use in Europe quantified by wastewater analysis
Abstract Aims: To perform wastewater analyses to assess spatial differences and temporal changes of illicit drug use in a large…
Modulation of the Endocannabinoid System: Vulnerability Factor and New Treatment Target for Stimulant Addiction
Abstract Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit substance among users of stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines.…
Estimating Community Drug Abuse by Wastewater Analysis
Abstract Background: The social and medical problems of drug abuse are a matter of increasing global concern. To tackle drug…