HIV, chemsex, and the need for harm-reduction interventions to support gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Numerous studies have identified an association between the use of drugs in sexual
contexts (chemsex) and HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men …
contexts (chemsex) and HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men …
The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry guidelines on the assessment and pharmacological treatment of compulsive sexual behaviour disorder
Objectives The current guidelines aim to evaluate the role of pharmacological agents in the
treatment of patients with compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD). They are intended …
treatment of patients with compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD). They are intended …
Current insights on the impact of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) abuse
E Tay, WKW Lo, B Murnion - Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Recreational gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use, although less common than other
substance use, is increasingly recognised and is over-represented in emergency toxicology …
substance use, is increasingly recognised and is over-represented in emergency toxicology …
No party, no drugs? Use of stimulants, dissociative drugs, and GHB/GBL during the early COVID-19 pandemic
A Bendau, L Viohl, MB Petzold, J Helbig… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic is presumably having an impact on the consumption
of psychoactive substances. Social distancing and lockdown measures may particularly …
of psychoactive substances. Social distancing and lockdown measures may particularly …
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), 1, 4-butanediol (1, 4BD), and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) intoxication: A state-of-the-art review
L Dufayet, S Bargel, A Bonnet, AK Boukerma… - Regulatory Toxicology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is synthesized endogenously from γ-aminobutyric acid
(GABA) or exogenously from 1, 4-butanediol (butane-1, 4-diol; 1, 4-BD) or γ-butyrolactone …
(GABA) or exogenously from 1, 4-butanediol (butane-1, 4-diol; 1, 4-BD) or γ-butyrolactone …
Novel psychoactive substances—recent progress on neuropharmacological mechanisms of action for selected drugs
A feature of human culture is that we can learn to consume chemical compounds, derived
from natural plants or synthetic fabrication, for their psychoactive effects. These drugs …
from natural plants or synthetic fabrication, for their psychoactive effects. These drugs …
Mental Health Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Under the Influence of Psychoactive Substances: a Systematic Review
Sex under the influence of psychoactive substances (SUIPS) has gained much attention in
the press and scientific literature over the last years, especially among men who have sex …
the press and scientific literature over the last years, especially among men who have sex …
Inpatient GHB withdrawal management in an inner-city hospital in Sydney, Australia: a retrospective medical record review
KJ Siefried, G Freeman, DM Roberts, R Lindsey… - …, 2023 - Springer
Rationale Regular consumption of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) may result in a
dependence syndrome that can lead to withdrawal symptoms. There are limited data on …
dependence syndrome that can lead to withdrawal symptoms. There are limited data on …
Characterization of the GHB withdrawal syndrome
CJH Wolf, H Beurmanjer, BAG Dijkstra… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) withdrawal syndrome can have a fulminant course,
complicated by severe complications such as delirium or seizures. Detoxification by tapering …
complicated by severe complications such as delirium or seizures. Detoxification by tapering …
Phenobarbital to manage severe gamma‐hydroxybutyrate withdrawal: A case series
G Freeman, KJ Siefried, DM Roberts… - Drug and Alcohol …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Management of a withdrawal syndrome following cessation of regular gamma‐
hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use, and its precursors, can represent a clinical challenge due to …
hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use, and its precursors, can represent a clinical challenge due to …