conclusions in psychoactive substance dependents, serum routine biochemistry parameters can be used to predict the need for intensive monitoring and treatment programs. results there was a statistically significant difference in the gamma-glutamyl transferase (ggt), uric acid, creatinine, urea, albumin, aspartate aminotransferase (ast) medians between the dependent and control groups (p < 0.05)...

abstract background: in the past two decades psychoactive drugs especially among adolescents and youth are common, these drugs located in the second row of drug abuse in the world. present study performed with aim of determinant of predictors of psychoactive drugs use among adolescents and youth in kermanshah city based on theory of planned behavior. methods: this cross-sectional study was perf...

Objective: This research aimed to predict suicidality and addiction (substance, alcohol, cigarette, psychoactive drugs) among university students based on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and exposure to the suicide of family members and or friends. Methods: The research method was cross-sectional. The statistical community included all students of the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ard...

OBJECTIVE To review the guidelines for the use of psychoactive and antiepileptic drugs in childhood and adolescence. SOURCES OF DATA Literature review. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS The clinical indications, dosage and side effects of psychoactive and antiepileptic drugs are presented. The use of psychoactive drugs is increasing due to the release of new drugs and to the better understanding of e...

Near JA, Martin BJ. Expanding course goals beyond disciplinary boundaries: physiology education in an undergraduate course on psychoactive drugs. Adv Physiol Educ 31: 161–166, 2007; doi: 10.1152/advan.00058.2005.—The topic of psychoactive drugs is one of inherent interest to college students. We used this insight to design and implement a multidisciplinary undergraduate course with psychoactive...

OBJECTIVE To analyse the use of psychoactive drugs in a health and welfare centre and compare this use with current guidelines. METHOD A cross-sectional study of the drug treatment regime of hospitalised patients in a health and welfare centre was carried out. Information was obtained from prescriptions and the clinical histories of patients in the centre. The following variables were assesse...