Do public expenditures on health and families relate to alcohol abstaining in adolescents? Multilevel study of adolescents in 24 countries.

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:As South Africa, especially the Western Cape Province, faces an epidemic of methamphetamine use disorder, therapeutic approaches suited to the South African context are needed. This secondary analysis assessed retention and methamphetamine abstinence outcomes in response to an 8-week pilot conting...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Okafor CN,Stein DJ,Dannatt L,Ipser J,van Nunen LJ,Lake MT,Krishnamurti T,London ED,Shoptaw S

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Syringe distribution policies continue to be debated in many jurisdictions throughout the USA. The Baltimore Needle and Syringe Exchange Program (NSP) operated under a 1-for-1 syringe exchange policy from its inception in 1994 through 1999, when it implemented a restrictive policy (2000-2004) that...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Sherman SG,Patel SA,Ramachandran DV,Galai N,Chaulk P,Serio-Chapman C,Gindi RM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In May 2002 Buprenorphine (Subutex) was listed on the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule for treatment in opioid dependence. In addition to broadening treatment options, buprenorphine has the advantage of an improved safety profile. The risk of overdose is lessened but other risks remain due to diversion. Fre...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Feeney GF,Fairweather P

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Anecdotal reports suggest that high rates of cannabis use and dependence are significant issues in Indigenous communities in north Queensland; however, there is little scientific evidence to support or refute this. The Cape York Cannabis Project seeks to investigate cannabis use rates, cannabis de...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Bohanna I,Clough AR

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：ISSUES:Health-care systems globally are moving away from process measures of performance to payments for outcomes achieved. It follows that there is a need for a selection of proven quality tools that are suitable for undertaking comprehensive assessments and outcomes assessments. This review aimed to identify and eval...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Sweetman J,Raistrick D,Mdege ND,Crosby H

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：ISSUES:The last Soviet anti-alcohol campaign of 1985 resulted in considerably reduced alcohol consumption and saved thousands of lives. But once the campaign's policies were abandoned and the Soviet alcohol monopoly broken up, a steep rise in mortality was observed in many of the newly formed successor countries, altho...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Neufeld M,Bobrova A,Davletov K,Štelemėkas M,Stoppel R,Ferreira-Borges C,Breda J,Rehm J

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine whether methadone maintenance treatment reduces injecting risk behaviour (and therefore transmission of blood-borne viral infections) among prisoners in New South Wales (NSW), using comparison of retrospective reports of drug use in prisons for people who received standard drug...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Dolan KA,Wodak AD,Hall WD

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：:The development of policies in relation to unsupervised doses of methadone (take-away doses) should be based upon the best available evidence. There are both risks and benefits associated with take-away doses. This study aimed to explore the relationship between take-away policies and one measure of harm: methadone in...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Ritter A,Di Natale R

更新日期：2005-07-01 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:Insight is a multi-dimensional construct that predicts treatment outcomes of people with mental illness. Research into insight in substance dependent populations is limited and measures of cognitive insight have not been validated for this population. DESIGN AND METHODS:A cross sectional survey w...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Raftery D,Kelly PJ,Deane FP,Mcketin R,Baker AL,Turner A,Dean OM

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:There has been a rapid increase in smoking crystalline methamphetamine in Australia. We compare the clinical and demographic characteristics of those who smoke versus inject the drug in a cohort of people who use methamphetamine. DESIGN AND METHODS:Participants (N = 151) were dependent on methamp...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： McKETIN R,Quinn B,Higgs P,Berk M,Dean OM,Turner A,Kelly PJ,Lubman DI,Carter G,Baker AL,Manning V,Thomas T,Bathish R,Raftery D,Saunders L,Wrobel A,Meehan A,Sinclair B,Reid D,Arunogiri S,Hill H,Cordaro F,Dietze

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:The study investigated the nature and content of alcohol brand websites in the UK. DESIGN AND METHODS:The research involved an audit of the websites of the 10 leading alcohol brands by sales in the UK across four categories: lager, spirits, Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages and cider/perry. Each site...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Gordon R

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dual diagnosis (DD, co-occurrence of substance use and mental health problems) prevalence data in England are limited to specific regions and reported rates vary widely. Reliable information on actual service provision for dual diagnosis clients has not been collated. Thus a national survey was carried out...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Schulte SJ,Meier PS,Stirling J,Berry M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:The aim of this study was to explore beliefs about tobacco dependence treatment from the perspective of staff and clients in addiction treatment settings. DESIGN AND METHODS:A qualitative study was conducted between August and November 2013 using grounded theory methodology. Participants were rec...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Wilson AJ,Bonevski B,Dunlop A,Shakeshaft A,Tzelepis F,Walsberger S,Farrell M,Kelly PJ,Guillaumier A

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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:The Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile (ATOP) is a brief clinical tool measuring recent substance use, health and wellbeing among clients attending alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services. It has previously been assessed for concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability. In this study...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Deacon RM,Mammen K,Holmes J,Dunlop A,Bruno R,Mills L,Graham R,Lintzeris N

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Although alcohol is often used in an attempt to alleviate negative affect, alcohol oftentimes exacerbates depressive symptoms. Therefore the relationship between alcohol and affect, and the role of motives for drinking remain unclear. The present study hypothesised that placebo alcohol would blunt...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Bailey RC,Baillie AJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:The extent to which alcohol consumption in Canada was affected by alcohol prohibition in the early 20th century remains unclear. Since there is a dearth of data on consumption during this time, we estimated the effect of alcohol prohibition on alcohol consumption, as measured by changes in liver c...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Chrystoja BR,Rehm J,Crépault JF,Shield K

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of the processes by which people give up dependent heroin use are useful in helping services evaluate their treatment practices and in informing drug policy debates. In this exploratory investigation, a diverse group of 18 Canberra-based ex-users was interviewed about stopping, the role of treatment and their ...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Bammer G,Weekes S

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:General practitioners (GPs) are in a unique position to detect and manage patients with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders (dual diagnosis). It has been estimated that over 30% of patients presenting to general practice have a diagnosable mental disorder and 12% have dual diagnosis. Unfortunately, bet...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Marshall KL,Deane FP

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:To examine heavy episodic drinking across demographic subgroups to identify where heavy episodic drinking is socially located in an Australian state. DESIGN AND METHODS:Cross-sectional survey, 2483 adult Victorians using Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing. Two measures of heavy drinking wer...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Matthews S,Dietze P,Room R,Chikritzhs T,Jolley D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report patterns of use of ready to drinks (RTDs) and to assess if RTD consumers have heavier drinking patterns. RTDs were introduced in 1995. METHOD:Data from a general population sample of 7201 respondents aged 14-65 years, in New Zealand in 2004, were modelled. RESULTS:Nineteen per cent of respondents consum...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Huckle T,Sweetsur P,Moyes S,Casswell S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two major global problems face mankind in the forthcoming decades. The rapidly increasing populations, especially in developing countries, are already causing social and economic strain in many areas, and the escalating demand for energy at both the individual and collective levels are matters requiring serious global...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Spencer J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Young adults have the highest rates of drug use and contribute significantly to the growing population of medical cannabis patients (MCP). This study examined relationships between longitudinal patterns of illicit/prescription drug use/misuse and cannabis practices among young adult cannabis users...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Fedorova EV,Schrager SM,Robinson LF,Roth AM,Wong CF,Iverson E,Lankenau SE

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:E-cigarettes are the most popular aid to quitting smoking in the UK. Although many smokers quit, relapse is common. Historically, the literature has reported strong associations between tobacco smoking lapse and relapse following a quit attempt. This article aims to explore how smoking lapse is expe...

journal_title：Drug and alcohol review

authors： Notley C,Ward E,Dawkins L,Holland R,Jakes S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00