Abstract Background and Aims People with opioid use disorder (OUD) in prison face an
acute risk of death after release. We estimated whether prison‐based opioid substitution …

We provide the first analysis of the relationship between economic conditions and the use of
illicit drugs other than marijuana. Drawing on US data from 2002 to 2015, we find mixed …

The market for illicit drugs and new psychoactive substances (NPS) has grown significantly
and people attending festivals have been identified as being at high risk (high extent and …

Background Observational data and preliminary studies suggest serotonin 2A agonist
psychedelics may hold potential in treating a variety of substance use disorders (SUDs) …

Background: The Canadian federal government legalized non-medical cannabis use by
adults in October 2018. Ongoing monitoring of the effects of the change is needed because …

Objective: Among patients with brain damage, executive function deficits and impulsivity
correspond with propensity to engage in risky behaviors. Less research has addressed this …

Background Changes in the use of psychoactive substances and medications and in the
occurrence of substance-related disorders enable assessment of the magnitude of the …

Background: Epidemiological studies reveal that individuals who report risky substance use
are generally less likely to meet physical activity guidelines (with the exception of certain …

Objectives: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a prevalent health issue with serious personal
and societal consequences. This review aims to estimate the effects and safety of …

Debates about which policy initiatives can prevent or reduce the damage that illicit drugs
cause to the public good are rarely informed by scientific evidence. Fortunately, evidence …