The prevalence of QT prolongation in a population of patients with substance use disorders.

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Impulsivity may be a risk factor that increases vulnerability to nicotine dependence. However, nicotine exposure itself may directly increase impulsivity. This is a secondary analysis of the first study in a controlled laboratory setting, which assessed the effects of nicotine administration (acut...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Martinez S,Jones JD,Vadhan NP,Brandt L,Comer SD,Bisaga A

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Opioid-related overdose deaths among African Americans have only recently received national attention despite evidence of increase in death rates among this population spanning the past decade. Numerous authors have highlighted how the 'opioid epidemic' has largely been portrayed as a problem mostly affecting White Am...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Stevens-Watkins D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Comprehensively investigating alcohol-related behaviours in the context of a dynamic multi-day alcohol-licensed event is important for understanding and minimising patron risk. We aimed to assess the measurement utility of implementing a multi-dimensional alcohol assessment battery using biometric...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Norman T,Peacock A,Ferguson SG,Kuntsche E,Bruno R

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:To study the prevalence of use of illicit drugs by women of reproductive age before and during pregnancy and the changes in rates of illicit drug use in pregnancy over recent years. DESIGN AND METHODS:All pregnant women attending the public antenatal clinic over a 7 year period (2000-2006) were r...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Hayatbakhsh MR,Kingsbury AM,Flenady V,Gilshenan KS,Hutchinson DM,Najman JM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:To examine relationships between perceived neighbourhood cohesion and alcohol, tobacco and cannabis consumption in New Zealand. DESIGN AND METHODS:A two-level random intercept regression model was used to examine the extent to which perception of neighbourhood cohesion (at the individual and area...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Lin EY,Witten K,Casswell S,You RQ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Alcohol use has consistently been associated with smoking among nondaily smokers. However, this may not be an inevitable relationship that extends across all drinking sessions and/or all nondaily smokers. Recently, distinct subgroups of nondaily smokers have been identified, with one subgroup main...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Campbell ML,Bozec LJ,McGrath D,Barrett SP

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Gambling research is characterised by widespread gambling industry involvement. It is likely (as with alcohol and tobacco industry influence) that this will delay or divert effective harm prevention or minimisation measures. Gambling harms are known to be significant and widespread. Effective acti...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Livingstone C

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:A consumer satisfaction survey was conducted among clients receiving methadone or buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence. The survey aimed to assess client perceptions across a number of treatment domains, including the clinic environment, service provision, clinical relationships, medicati...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Madden A,Lea T,Bath N,Winstock AR

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Stepped-care has been recommended in the alcohol and other drug field and adopted in a number of service settings, but few research projects have examined this approach. This article aims to describe a pilot trial of stepped-care methods in the treatment of methamphetamine use and depression comor...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Kay-Lambkin FJ,Baker AL,McKetin R,Lee N

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：ISSUES:Etizolam is a thienodiazepine derivative, with high affinity for the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. It is often referred to as a new (or novel) psychoactive substance, a 'designer' benzodiazepine or a 'street benzodiazepine'. Increasing reports of non-medical use, identification of etizolam as an ingred...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Nielsen S,McAuley A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Police Services in a number of Australian states have indicated random roadside drug testing will be implemented to target drug driving. This paper outlines research conducted to provide an estimate of the prevalence of drug driving in a sample of Queensland drivers. Oral fluid samples were collected from 781 drivers ...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Davey J,Leal N,Freeman J

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Opioid substitution therapy (OST) ideally constitutes a window of opportunity for the provision of essential primary health care (PHC) for OST clients. In the absence of such opportunities, however, OST clients access PHC from existing outlets, either general services or those targeted to specific...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Islam MM,Topp L,Conigrave KM,Day CA

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：:This article examines the results of 10 years of research on the relationship between injecting drug use and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The two main transmission modes of HIV among injecting drug users (IDU)-parenteral drug use and sexual behaviour-are examined in detail, as well as the efficacy of attemp...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Darke S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central theme of the National Drug Strategy is "building partnerships". In the education and training arena, intersectoral partnerships are important to increase the skill and knowledge base of generic professionals. However, partnerships are neither simple nor straightforward endeavours. While this paper argues t...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Wilkinson C,Browne M,Dwyer P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Industry groups with vested interests in policy regularly work to protect their profits via the endorsement of ineffective voluntary regulation and interventions, extensive lobbying activity and minimising the health impact of consumption behaviours. This study aims to examine all alcohol industry...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Avery MR,Droste N,Giorgi C,Ferguson A,Martino F,Coomber K,Miller P

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Previous studies have suggested that methadone is associated with prolonged corrected-QT (QTc) interval, but published prospective research studies in this area are relatively scarce. This study investigates QTc interval change among methadone maintenance patients and possible associated risk fact...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Lin NC,Huang CL,Chen CY,Lin TY,Wang HY,Lu YH,Chen LM,Chen VC,Gossop M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate relationships between adolescent cannabis use and indices of parent - child attachment, family functioning and parent attitudes to drugs and delinquency. A total of 2848 year 9 and 2363 year 11 students participated in the Victorian Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Olsson CA,Coffey C,Toumbourou JW,Bond L,Thomas L,Patton G

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:At present there is little research into the use of drug detection dogs. The present study sought to explore the use of detection dogs in Sydney, Australia, utilising multiple data sources. DESIGN AND METHODS; Data were taken from interviews with 100 regular ecstasy users and 20 key experts as par...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Dunn M,Degenhardt L

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:We aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of different intravenous doses of naloxone on reinforcing effect of intravenous buprenorphine (2 mg) in patients stabilised on sublingual buprenorphine. DESIGN AND METHODS:This is a double-blind, within-subject, randomised, crossover study. Opioid-depen...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Dhagudu NK,Ambekar A,Agrawal A,Rao R,Mishra AK,Jain R,Singh S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:As alcohol use has decreased among Finnish adolescents, we aim to assess: (i) time trends in alcohol use, heavy episodic drinking (HED) and potential explanatory variables among adolescents; (ii) the relationship between trends of explanatory variables and trends in alcohol use and HED; and (iii) ...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Raitasalo K,Simonen J,Tigerstedt C,Mäkelä P,Tapanainen H

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Alcohol rapidly reduces thiamine among alcohol-dependent individuals. Poor diet and alcohol's impact on absorption, storage, activation and excretion of thiamine are thought to be the mechanisms. Previous literature identifies magnesium as an important cofactor in thiamine utilisation, which might...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Dingwall KM,Delima JF,Gent D,Batey RG

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Cognitive impairment is a common feature of individuals with substance-use disorders. However, research tends to exclude highly complex clinical cases, limiting the generalisability of findings for 'real-world' populations. The objective of this study was to examine the complexities associated wit...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Gooden JR,Cox CA,Petersen V,Curtis A,Manning V,Lubman DI

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:The harm from alcohol and tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries includes substantial economic cost to the individual. Our aim was to describe the expenditure on concurrent alcohol and tobacco use in relation to family income in two districts in Sri Lanka. DESIGN AND METHODS:A community-...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： de Silva V,Samarasinghe D,Hanwella R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Few studies have investigated the relationship of barroom aggression with both general and barroom-specific alcohol expectancies. The present study investigated these associations in a rarely studied and high-risk population: construction tradespeople. DESIGN AND METHODS:Male construction tradesp...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Zinkiewicz L,Smith G,Burn M,Litherland S,Wells S,Graham K,Miller P

更新日期：2016-09-01 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 internet can provide wide access to online smoking cessation programmes developed by highly qualified professionals. Compared with one-to-one counselling in smoking cessation clinics or on telephone quitlines, the mass-level dissemination of automatised, individualised counselling on the internet is comparable to ...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Etter JF

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：ISSUES:The randomised control trial (RCT) is a widely used tool for measuring the effectiveness of health treatments and services. However, subject recruitment is an ongoing challenge for those conducting RCTs and may have a serious impact on the success of the study and the reliability of the outcomes. APPROACH:In th...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Thomson CL,Morley KC,Teesson M,Sannibale C,Haber PS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of death globally, yet it is entirely preventable. Tobacco smoking typically begins in adolescence, and thus efforts to intervene early are vital. Personality has been identified as a risk factor for smoking in adolescence. The current study aimed to examin...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Kelly EV,Grummitt L,Teesson M,Newton NC

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00