Aims To provide an overview of research literature on ageing and older people who use
illicit opioids and stimulants by documenting the conceptual frameworks used and content …

Background Cocaine-involved overdose mortality has recently risen in the United States
(US), yet it is unclear to what extent patterns in cocaine-involved overdose mortality parallel …

Background Overdose deaths related to illegal drugs in North American markets are now
dominated by potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, a circumstance foreshadowed by …

Introduction Increasing disparities within and between racial/ethnic groups in overdose
deaths underscore the need to identify drivers and patterns to optimize overdose prevention …

In the United States, amid the opioid overdose epidemic, nonaddicting/nonpharmacological
proven strategies are available to treat pain and manage chronic pain effectively without …

Abstract Background and Objectives Electronic dance music (EDM) party attendees are at
high risk for drug use. However, little is known regarding the extent of underreporting of drug …

Background Adults age≥ 50 are among the fastest growing populations in correctional
supervision and are medically underserved while experiencing unique health disparities …

Background This study compared drug overdose mortality rates in Puerto Rican-heritage
and Non-Hispanic (NH) White individuals in the United States (US), examining time trends …

Cocaine-related emergency department admissions are increasing, and cocaine seizures
are at an all-time high in Europe. Our aim was to investigate the trends in purity and …

Addiction is a complex multifactorial condition. Established genetic factors can provide clear
guidance in assessing the risk of addiction to substances and behaviors. Chronic stress can …