The search for a pharmacotherapeutic agent for the treatment of cocaine dependence began in the early 1980s as clinicians and researchers realized that the cocaine epidemic was growing rapidly and that standard drug counseling and self-help groups made little impact on the addiction for many cocaine abusers. Cocaine was initially viewed as a recreational drug for the wealthy with limited negati...

In drug abusers, white matter hyperintensities, perfusion deficits, and metabolic disturbances are detected by neuroimaging analyses in different brain regions. A specific pattern of involvement or a predominance of a specific brain region cannot be drawn. To examine changes of the cerebral microvasculature as a possible morphological substrate of the neuroimaging findings, brain specimens of 1...

Abstract Background The misuse of illicit substances is associated with increased morbidity and mortality; thus, substance abuse a global health concern. Arabian Gulf region considered crossing point consumer drugs. However, lack laboratory-based research has limited the scientific assessment drug in region. Thus, an up-to-date analytical representation situation warranted. Methods We investiga...

Over the years, it was getting attention to hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among injected drug users (IDUs) in Taiwan. This study investigated the frequency of risky behaviors for HCV carriers and IDUs who were HIV carriers in methadone maintenance treatment program. The subjects, intravenously injected heroin abusers, were collected from a special meth...

Drug addicts often seek medical help for pain. Numerous fears and beliefs may hinder the recognition, evaluation, and management of pain in addicts. Nevertheless, the same fundamental principles apply to these patients as to other patients in terms of pain evaluation, analgesic selection, and dosage adjustment. Clarity of the medical prescription is crucial. Specific points that require attenti...

A group of high school students attended 7 educational sessions for a preventive drug abuse program. The students were exposed to drug abusers and their families. Drug abusers and their families informed the subjects about the consequences of addiction in their life: how they became addicted and how the addiction worsened their psychosocial life. Moreover their families explained to student...

Indonesia as a good market and price, meaning that is considered also has business prospects for the circulation of these prohibited goods. Drug cases during COVID-19 pandemic have increased significantly. dealers take advantage momentum by distributing drugs in Indonesia. Innovation needed current narcotics problem. This research aims to describe situation conditions drug abuse COVID Pandemic,...