Psychometric properties of the Turkish versions of the Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) in the prison setting.

abstract：:The patient population that presents with both a B-cluster personality disorder and substance abuse is a challenge to professionals in both the mental health and substance abuse treatment fields. The coexistence of both disorders is not uncommon and is frequently encountered in substance abuse treatment, social welfar...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Walker R

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional ayahuasca can be defined as a brew made from Amazonian vine Banisteriopsis caapi and Amazonian admixture plants. Ayahuasca is used by indigenous groups in Amazonia, as a sacrament in syncretic Brazilian religions, and in healing and spiritual ceremonies internationally. The study aimed to determine concent...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Kaasik H,Souza RCZ,Zandonadi FS,Tófoli LF,Sussulini A

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant number of individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders do not engage, stay, and/or complete residential treatment. The purpose of this study is to identify factors during the initial phase of treatment which predict retention in private residential treatment for individuals w...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Choi S,Adams SM,MacMaster SA,Seiters J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated gender differences in psychosocial functioning among clients mandated to substance abuse treatment. In the current study, 210 probationers' self reports of depression, anxiety, self esteem, decision-making, life beliefs, role modeling, cooperation, and AIDS risky behavior were gathered. ...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Rao SR,Czuchry M,Dansereau DF

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increase in recreational use of ketamine in France led to the carrying out of a survey aimed at depicting the sociological profiles of French ketamine users, their addictive behaviors, and the characteristics relevant to the use of the substance. This survey is based upon the analysis of 250 questionnaires, 24 sem...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Reynaud-Maurupt C,Bello PY,Akoka S,Toufik A

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using secondary data analysis,this study compares alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems experienced by African-American students attending a historically Black university who use alcohol only versus those who use alcohol plus marijuana. Results indicate that students who used marijuana plus alcohol experienced more AO...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Rhodes WA,Peters RJ Jr,Perrino CS,Bryant S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using signs, symptoms and serum methadone levels to guide evaluation, the authors treated 164 patients in a methadone maintenance program with doses of methadone exceeding 100 mg/d. The mean dose of these higher dose (HD) patients was 211 mg/d (range 110-780 mg/d). A comparison group (C) of 101 patients was randomly s...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Maxwell S,Shinderman M

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In light of New York's recently reinforced strategy to end the AIDS epidemic by expanding testing, treatment, and access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), we assessed drug use and sexual risk behaviors, along with HIV/Hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission and prevention knowledge among non-treatment-seeking adults wi...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Metz VE,Sullivan MA,Jones JD,Evans E,Luba R,Vogelman J,Comer SD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient-reported toxicity of an overdose of intravenous methamphetamine is described. The authors report the case of a 34-year old man who inadvertently injected himself with approximately 2.3 grams of methamphetamine. The patient reported disorientation, hallucinations, hyperthermia, photophobia, orthostasis and ...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Buffum JC,Shulgin AT

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1996, shortly after the San Francisco Cannabis Club was raided and (temporarily) closed by state authorities, the authors conducted an ethnographic study by interviewing selected former members to ascertain how they had benefited from the use of medical marijuana and how they had utilized the clubs. Interviews were...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Feldman HW,Mandel J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many recent studies have clearly documented the development of tolerance, dependence, and addiction to benzodiazepines. In spite of these studies and reviews of the literature, confusion remains regarding the risk and benefits of the use of benzodiazepines in medical practice. The source of the confusion arises in par...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Miller NS,Gold MS

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the discovery of its psychedelic properties in 1943, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has been explored by psychiatric/therapeutic researchers, military/intelligence agencies, and a significant portion of the general population. Promising early research was halted by LSD's placement as a Schedule I drug in the e...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Smith DE,Raswyck GE,Davidson LD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research investigates associations between cognitive test anxiety (CTA) and use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and medical and non-medical prescription stimulants (MNPS) among undergraduate students in Israel. A structured, self-report, anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 814 undergraduate students in Isra...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Ne'Eman-Haviv V,Bonny-Noach H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of medical cannabis as an adjunct to or substitute for prescription opiates in the treatment of chronic pain. When used in conjunction with opiates, cannabinoids lead to a greater cumulative relief of pain, resulting in a reduction in the use of opiates (and assoc...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Lucas P

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methadone maintenance has been used for decades to treat opioid-dependent pregnant women. The outcomes of pregnancies thus treated are vastly improved over the outcomes of pregnancies complicated by street drug use. Despite its long history of successful use during pregnancy, little is known about the long-term effect...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Jarvis MA,Schnoll SH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research studies that collect biological measures of drug use have traditionally utilized laboratory urinalysis. Several recent studies have also documented the utility of laboratory oral fluid (OF) analysis. A new method of drug testing-instant OF technology--may offer a quicker, equally accurate alternative to labor...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Yacoubian GS Jr,Wish ED

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research explored whether hypnotic suggestion could produce a subjective mindbody condition similar to that produced by the psychoactive drug methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy). Twelve participants received posthypnotic instructions to re-experience an MDMA-like state posthypnotically, similar to one ...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Hastings A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study surveyed 422 individuals being treated in a substance abuse treatment program that offers various levels of care in order to learn about OxyContin use among this population. Focus areas included exposure and use of OxyContin, how this medication was obtained, reasons for initial use, and whether users of Ox...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Levy MS

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical cannabis research has become quite extensive, with indications ranging from glaucoma to chemotherapy-induced nausea. Despite increased interest in cannabis' potential medical uses, research barriers, cannabis legislation, stigma, and lack of dissemination of data contribute to low adoption for some medical pop...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Luba R,Earleywine M,Farmer S,Slavin M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines hypotheses and builds models to help clarify the causal connections between drugs and violence outcomes among Mexican-American male gang members. The study uses cross-sectional data of 160 male gang members sampled from 26 gangs in a Southwestern city. A life-history /intensive interview using clos...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Valdez A,Kaplan CD,Cepeda A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates barriers to utilization of drug abuse treatment by female street sex workers in Nigeria. Twenty-seven (n = 27) street sex workers were recruited through venue-based snow-ball sampling. In-depth, individual interviews were conducted, and transcripts were subjected to thematic, inductive and data...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Nelson EE,Abikoye GE

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine mortality risk and causes of death for natives and non-natives in a cohort of heroin population of treated in Northern Italy. Crude Mortality Rates (CMRs) were 12.78 per 1,000 Person Years (PY), Standardized Mortality Rate (SMR) was 9.93. Mortality has been decreasing over time, wa...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Pavarin RM,Sanchini S,Marani S,Turino E,Tadonio L,Cantarelli B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study arose out of a prominent clinical need: effective treatment for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) in civilian men. This dual diagnosis is estimated to occur in up to 38% of men in substance abuse treatment, and generally portends a more severe clinical course tha...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Najavits LM,Schmitz M,Gotthardt S,Weiss RD

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High attrition continues to be an important issue for substance abuse treatment providers. This study examined factors contributing to treatment entry and dropout after referral from centralized assessment. Univariate analysis showed that individuals with a shorter wait after assessment were more likely to attend an i...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Claus RE,Kindleberger LR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To better understand methamphetamine (MA) use patterns and the process of recovery, qualitative interviews were conducted with adult MA users (n = 20), comparing a sample that received substance abuse treatment with those who had not received treatment. Respondents provided detailed information on why and how they cha...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Herbeck DM,Brecht ML,Christou D,Lovinger K

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important to identify social conditions, program factors, and client characteristics that predict retention because time in substance abuse treatment is associated with improved health, mood, and social functioning. Treatment dropouts also are at high risk for serious harms, including relapse. Most opioid-depend...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Kayman DJ,Goldstein MF,Deren S,Rosenblum A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fact that women of childbearing age make up a large proportion of the alcohol and other drug using population has gained national attention. Since treatment for addicted pregnant women and women with children has become a federal priority, treatment programs of various modalities have opened their doors to this po...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Stevens SJ,Arbiter N

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood pressure and headache frequency were evaluated in normotensive male and female cocaine-dependent patients (N=43) participating in a placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of amlodipine for the treatment of cocaine dependence. Amlodipine produced a significant reduction in both systolic (p=0.04) and diastolic (p=...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Malcolm R,Liao J,Michel M,Cochran K,Pye W,Yeager D,Halushka PV

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychedelic plants and fungi have been used in indigenous medicinal traditions for millennia. Modern psychedelic research began when Albert Hofmann first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25) in 1938. Five years later, became the first person to ingest LSD. Hofmann was unaware of the significance of his acti...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Doblin RE,Christiansen M,Jerome L,Burge B

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female partners of male drug users may not recognize that they are endangered by sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, even when women acknowledge this problem, there are multiple subsequent impediments to behavior change. Chemically dependent women also have specific additional needs. Mo...

journal_title：Journal of psychoactive drugs

authors： Karan LD

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00