Cannabis use, cognitive function and dementia risk in older adults: observational and genetic analyses
Abstract Background: The cognitive effects of cannabis use in older adults remain unclear, despite increasing use for medical and recreational…
Substance-related disorders
Cannabis use patterns and different phenotypes in relation to use of other drugs: latent class analyses from the São Paulo Megacity Mental Health Survey
Abstract Objective: Cannabis is the most widely used substance in Brazil. This study examined subtypes of individuals who use cannabis…
Are reasons for first using cannabis associated with subsequent cannabis consumption (standard THC units) and psychopathology?
Abstract Background: Reasons for first using cannabis (RFUC) may influence later use patterns and mental health outcomes. However, limited research…
Trends in Homelessness and Social Sustainability: Veterans vs. Non-Veterans in the US
Abstract Introduction: Social sustainability is deeply connected to the well-being of marginalized groups, and it is important to highlight how…
Risk Factors for Narcotic Use in Street Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis From a Low-Middle-Income Country
Abstract Worldwide, indulgence in high-risk behaviors such as substance abuse is on the rise in street children. Though substance abuse…
Co-occurring psychological distress and alcohol or other drug use among Indigenous Australians: Data from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey
Abstract Objectives: To determine the prevalence and demographic, social and health characteristics associated with co-occurring psychological distress symptoms, risky alcohol…
Exploring the Link Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorders: A Review
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adults. In the substance use disorders (SUDs) population,…
Review: Cannabinoids as Medicinals
Abstract Purpose of review: There have been many debates, discussions, and published writings about the therapeutic value of cannabis plant…
Helpful or Harmful? The Therapeutic Potential of Medications with Varying Degrees of Abuse Liability in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Abstract Purpose of Review: This review summarizes recent clinical trial research on pharmacological treatments for substance use disorders, with a…
Evaluation of an emergency safe supply drugs and managed alcohol program in COVID-19 isolation hotel shelters for people experiencing homelessness
Abstract Background: During a COVID-19 outbreak in the congregate shelter system in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a healthcare team provided…