'Weekend on the town': discrete sessions of drug use for a sample of young psychostimulant users.

abstract：:Older adolescence represents a critical period of brain development whereby the prefrontal cortex, responsible for higher level thinking and emotional regulation, is under construction. During this period, the brain is wired to underestimate risk and overestimate pleasure, which primes young people towards risky, plea...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Debenham J,Newton N,Birrell L,Askovic M

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Methamphetamine use leads to increased likelihood of premature death. The authors investigated the causes of death and risk of mortality in a large cohort of patients with methamphetamine dependence. DESIGN AND METHODS:A cohort of 1254 subjects with methamphetamine dependence, admitted to a psych...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Kuo CJ,Liao YT,Chen WJ,Tsai SY,Lin SK,Chen CC

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:A significant level of misreport or error occurs during questionnaire-based assessment of smoking behaviour. Failure to measure environmental tobacco smoke, and participant's inclination to under-report their smoking raise questions as to the accuracy of assessment. In order to establish an estima...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Gilligan C,Sanson-Fisher R,Eades S,Wenitong M,Panaretto K,D'Este C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Problem drug use has been identified as a significant public health problem in Afghanistan. The study aim was to assess community knowledge and attitude toward drug use and harm reduction in Kabul, Afghanistan. DESIGN AND METHODS:A cross-sectional convenience sample of community representatives o...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Stanekzai MR,Todd CS,Orr MG,Bayan S,Rasuli MZ,Wardak SR,Strathdee SA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe temporal trends in methamphetamine use among young injection drug users (IDU) in San Francisco. DESIGN AND METHODS:Secondary analysis of cross-sectional baseline data collected for a longitudinal study of young IDU from 1998 to 2004. Participants were 1445 young IDU (<30 years old) who reported inject...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Inglez-Dias A,Hahn JA,Lum PJ,Evans J,Davidson P,Page-Shafer K

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this review was to review research addressing the relationship between population drinking and health, particularly mortality. The review is based primarily on articles published in international journals after 1994 to February 2005, identified via Medline. The method used in most studies is time-series ana...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Norström T,Ramstedt M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regular and systematic monitoring of drug markets provides the basis for evidence-based policy. In Australia, trends in ecstasy and related drug (ERD) markets have been monitored in selected jurisdictions since 2000 and nationally since 2003, by the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI). The PDI maximises the validity of concl...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Kinner SA,Degenhardt L

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combined narrative/meta-analytic review of the results of a number of well-conducted randomized controlled clinical trials indicates that there is no evidence that usual treatment delivered in an in-patient or residential setting is superior to treatment delivered on an out-patient or non-residential basis for the t...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Mattick RP,Jarvis T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institute in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is applying the traditional medical practices of Ayurveda and acupuncture to the management of withdrawal from heroin. This is part of a wider research effort into the application of Ayurveda in contemporary systems of health care. The detox...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： McDonald D

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of patients in hospitals who experience alcohol-related problems is high, and the provision of intervention for these patients is a significant public health measure. The current move towards casemix funding of acute hospital services provides an opportunity for the development of such programmes. Modificat...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Ryder D

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Researchers in a number of countries have recently identified major changes in adolescent alcohol consumption since the early 2000s, with the prevalence of teenage drinking more than halving in some countries. The major aims of the current study are to examine if there are sub-groups among non-dri...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Raninen J,Livingston M,Karlsson P,Leifman H,Guttormsson U,Svensson J,Larm P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:To investigate the association between smokeless tobacco consumption (STC) during pregnancy and risk of stillbirth. DESIGN AND METHODS:We conducted a population-based case-control study of 253 cases and 759 randomly selected control women in Madaripur, Bangladesh. We conducted a survey of two rur...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Hossain MS,Kypri K,Rahman B,Milton AH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Drug induced QT prolongation occurs in patients with substance use disorders from prescription medications that prolong the QT, such as methadone. Knowing the prevalence of QT prolongation in this population is important for prescribers. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of QT prolong...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Scott AJ,Dunlop AJ,Brown A,Sadler C,Isbister GK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of Internet-based interventions (IBI) for alcohol problems and other addictive behaviours. However, it is risky to assume interventions that have been found to work in face-to-face modalities can be translated into IBI that are equally effe...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Cunningham JA,Van Mierlo T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Policy makers have repeatedly placed emphasis on the role of primary care in screening for at-risk alcohol consumption and delivering public health messages to the general population. Research has pointed to primary care staff holding negative attitudes towards alcohol misusing patients. Training has traditionally bee...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Deehan A,McCambridge J,Ball DM,Strang J

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:The aim of the study was to investigate the acceptability of methadone-naloxone through interviews with potential consumers and treatment providers about their attitudes and beliefs about combining methadone with naloxone. DESIGN AND METHODS:Qualitative study with structured surveys and individua...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Shearer J,Mammen K,Bell J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Research has linked exposure to the drinking of one's partner or spouse and changes in alcohol-related behaviours. However, there is a dearth of studies which consider only cohabiting relationships. More couples are preferring to cohabit prior to and in place of marriage. As a result, studies focu...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Leggat G,Livingston M,Kuntsche E,Kuntsche S,Callinan S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to determine patterns of use of medical services and prescriptions for pharmaceuticals among 438 heroin users interviewed for the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS) at baseline, 12 and 24 months. Drug use declined markedly, and there were significant improvements in health. There were declines i...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Darke S,Havard A,Ross J,Williamson A,Mills KL,Teesson M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, there has been increased recognition of the importance of drug information systems (DIS), highlighting the need for an internationally coordinated approach to data collection and advocating the regular assessment of a range of areas. Accurate information provides policy makers with the evidence to evaluate c...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Shand F,Topp L,Darke S,Makkai T,Griffiths P

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Demographic, drug use and criminal correlates of risky drug practices were examined among 279 detained youth in NSW Juvenile Justice Centres. Binge drinking was common, with 63% reporting the consumption of at least five drinks in a row in the 2 weeks prior to incarceration. It was associated with being older, being f...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Hando J,Howard J,Zibert E

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:To determine whether recreational methamphetamine use is associated with an increased risk of psychotic symptoms. DESIGN AND METHOD:A cross-sectional survey of 157 people attending dance events in Sydney, Australia. Participants were assessed for psychotic symptoms in the past year using items fr...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： McKetin R,Hickey K,Devlin K,Lawrence K

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Windows of opportunity for changing drug laws open infrequently and they often close without legislative change being affected. In this paper the author, who has been intimately involved in the process, describes how evidence-based recommendations to 'decriminalize' cannabis have recently been progressed through publi...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Lenton S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer, including several common cancers. As part of their corporate social responsibility activities, the alcohol industry (AI) disseminates information about alcohol and cancer. We examined the information on this which the AI disseminat...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Petticrew M,Maani Hessari N,Knai C,Weiderpass E

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Prior work suggests that recall bias may be a threat to the validity of relative risk estimation of injury due to alcohol consumption, when the case-crossover method is used based on drinking during the same six hours period the week prior to injury as the control period. This work explores the is...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Ye Y,Bond JC,Cherpitel CJ,Borges G,Monteiro M,Vallance K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aboriginal males and females aged 15 years and over were recruited from patients attending community-controlled health services in Perth and Carnarvon, Western Australia. Questions were asked about present and past use of alcohol. Rates of abstinence and drinking cessation were greater than in the general population. ...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Blignault I,Ryder C

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：ISSUES:Today's teenagers have been described as a sober generation and we asked: 'What is known about the recent decline in youth drinking?' APPROACH:A literature review (2005-2017). KEY FINDINGS:Research from wealthier parts of the world provides solid evidence of less alcohol use by youth since the millennium shift...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Pape H,Rossow I,Brunborg GS

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Alcohol use and homicide are a wide community concern with particular interest in understanding and preventing attacks (e.g. 'one punch' male on male attacks) in commercial nightlife settings with high levels of collective drinking. There is insufficient knowledge of the long-term patterns in this...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Tomsen S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advancing ideas pioneered in the United States of America, Australian medical reformers and their lay supporters persuaded colonial governments in the late nineteenth century to recognize that alcohol dependence was a treatable disease. In practice, that recognition was only partial. While inebriates legislation was e...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Lewis MJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:New strategies are required to reach subpopulations with high smoking rates. This study reports on an evaluation of the Smoking Care intervention-a 2-year organisational capacity building strategy--for social and community service organisations (SCSOs) to provide smoking care to clients. DESIGN A...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： O'Brien J,Bonevski B,Salmon A,Oakes W,Goodger B,Soewido D

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For new students, university can be a wonderland of opportunity. But the first few weeks of the university experience are also typified by change, stress and uncertainty. From a health promotion perspective, the first few weeks of the university experience present an important yet understudied opportunity for alcohol ...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Riordan BC,Carey KB

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00