Population-based cross-sectional analysis of cannabis use among Kentucky adults, 2020–21
Abstract Purpose: We conducted this study to assess cannabis use rates in the state of Kentucky relative to socioeconomic, demographic,…
Descriptive epidemiology
The impact of lifetime substance use on psychiatric comorbidities and treatment seeking in patients with alcohol use disorders
Abstract It is well-recognized that individuals with alcohol-related disorders often use other psychoactive substances; however, systematic research on this topic…
Unprescribed cannabinoids and multiple sclerosis: a multicenter, cross-sectional, epidemiological study in Lombardy, Italy
Abstract Introduction: Cannabinoids are approved for spasticity and pain in multiple sclerosis (MS). In 2017 the prevalence of current users…
The Role of Social Deprivation and Cannabis Use in Explaining Variation in the Incidence of Psychotic Disorders: Findings From the EU-GEI Study
Abstract Background and Hypothesis: Recent findings suggest the incidence of first-episode psychotic disorders (FEP) varies according to setting-level deprivation and…
Epidemiological features of depression and anxiety among homeless adults with healthcare access problems in London, UK: descriptive cross-sectional analysis
Abstract Background: In England in 2021, an estimated 274 000 people were homeless on a given night. It has long…
Cannabis use associated with lower mortality among hospitalized Covid-19 patients using the national inpatient sample: an epidemiological study
Abstract Background: Prior reports indicate that modulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) may have a protective benefit for Covid-19 patients.…
Global epidemiology of cannabis use disorders and its trend from 1990 to 2019: Benchmarking analysis of the global burden of disease study
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances globally, with an increasing trend in its legalization…
Benzodiazepine use in medical cannabis authorization adult patients from 2013 to 2021: Alberta, Canada
Abstract Background: Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that are being frequently prescribed in Canada but carry significant risk of…
The trend of poisonings before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected people and healthcare systems. One of the main challenges was the reduction and…
Do school-based smoking preventive interventions have unintended effects? Post hoc analysis of the Focus cluster randomised controlled trial
Abstract Objectives: Public health interventions are designed to improve specific health-related outcomes; however, they may also produce negative side effects,…