introduction: spontaneous perforation of the nasal septum is an uncommon condition. nasal inhalation of substances such as cocaine has long been linked to this perforation. case report: this report describes the case of a 46-year-old woman who was addicted to methamphetamine and who presented with perforation of the nasal septum.this is the first reported case of nasal septal necrosis linked to...

conclusions these results indicate that the epidemic of risk behavior varies in subjects according to factors including gender, the university where one studies, parents’ occupation and their income, and the number of family members. results the research indicates that 45.2% of students sometimes, mostly, or always have an improper diet, 56.5% have no physical activity, 62.3% have experienced u...

drug abuse is a problem that causes a wide array of social, emotional, and physical problems and involves both patients and the society. helping the addicted has always been a priority for physicians and especially psychiatrists. the purpose of this prospective study was to compare the effects of methadone and naltrexone in general well-being of patients undergoing these treatments.forty-six pa...

background: substance abuse is one of the most complicated social problems. understanding socio-demographic characteristics of those who abuse substances could help deal with this problem more efficiently. the main objective of this study was to determine socio-demographic characteristics associated with alcohol drinking, cigarettes smoking and drug abuse among a sample of male medical universi...

methamphetamine hydrochloride is a white to light brown crystalline powder, or clear chunky crystals resembling ice. the majority of street methamphetamine is produced in clandestine laboratories. the drug manufacturer states that patients should be informed that methamphetamine and amphetamine may impair the ability to engage in potentially hazardous activities such as driving a motor vehicle....

background: motor vehicle traffic injuries are indeed one of the most important worldwide health problems. opioids can induce a depressant effect on the central nervous system which may increase the risk of traffic accidents. this cross-sectional case-control study was conducted in marvdasht, iran to investigate the presence of drugs in hospitalized non-fatally injured drivers of motor vehicles...

background methamphetamine (ma) is a highly addictive stimulant which has destructive effects. there is also evidence that methamphetamine use in some females, partly is due to their desire to lose weight. the purpose of this study was to determine the association between family flexibility, food preoccupation and body image among crystal abuser women. objectives this study tried to evaluate wh...

background and purpose: hepatitis b is a major health problem around the globe the prevalence of which varies depending on the region and study. in this study, we aimed to determine the epidemiology and prevalence rates of hepatitis b in fasa, iran. methods: this descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed using medical records of all the hepatitis b patients referring to fasa health cente...

background: young people engage in risky behaviors unintentionally and these behaviors might be reduced or inhibited by preventative behaviors. although adolescents' risky behaviors are known as unplanned or unintentional, preventative behaviors are intentional. the aim of the present study was to assess students’ behavior intentions to avoid drug abuse. methods: this study was a cross sectio...

aims: drug abuse among college students continues as a major public-health concern. theory-driven research is necessary to address and find causes. the current research investigates the utility of theory of planned behavior (tpb) in designing and implementing a drug abuse educational prevention program among medical college students. methods: this quasi-experimental study was conducted among 12...