Opioid use disorder (OUD) is characterized by the development of a negative emotional
state that develops after a history of long-term exposure to opioids. OUD represents a true …

With the current national opioid crisis, it is critical to examine the mechanisms underlying
pathophysiologic interactions between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and opioids in …

The aim of the present study was a refined analysis of neuroinflammation including
TMEM119 as a useful microglia-specific marker in forensic assessments of traumatic causes …

Cocaine-induced vasoconstriction reduces blood flow, which can jeopardize neuronal
function and in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) it may contribute to compulsive cocaine intake …

The glymphatic system plays a central role in the clearance of extracellular wastes from the
brain. Cocaine exposure can lead to pathologies that affect the entire brain, resulting in …

Neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction and
subsequently oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis that contribute to neuronal …

Addiction is a devastating worldwide disorder that requires effective and innovative
therapies. Physical exercise could be useful in addiction treatment because it shares a …

Psychostimulant drugs addiction is a chronic public health problem and individuals remain
susceptible to relapses increasing public expenses even after withdrawal and treatment. Our …

This article discusses central nervous system vasculitis, a clinical and MRI mimic of multiple
sclerosis (MS). There is a paucity of discussion of vasculitis in the radiology literature, and …

Background Previous studies have rarely explored the effect of type of sentencing on
employment status among illegal heroin users, therefore, we aims to examine the …