Purpose We conducted a review and meta-analysis to establish the international pooled
prevalence of psychotropic drugs in children and adolescents, and comment on recent …

In a variety of mammalian species, sleep amounts are highest during developmental periods
of rapid brain development and synaptic plasticity than at any other time in life [Frank, MG & …

Recently, scientific interest in the brain–gut axis has grown dramatically, particularly with
respect to the link between gastrointestinal and psychiatric dysfunction. However, the role of …

Background Pharmacoepidemiological studies have long raised concerns on widespread
use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-related drugs (BZDs), in particular long-term …

OBJECTIVE: Little is known about the long-term effects of stimulants on the functional
organization of the developing brain. Nonacute effects of stimulants on neural activity related …

Background. Intestinal microorganisms play an important role in regulating the
neurodevelopment and the brain functions of the host through the gut‐brain axis …

Aims: To (a) describe the prevalence, trend, and amount of hypnotic drug use,(b) determine
the prevalence of chronic diseases among hypnotic drug users, and (c) determine levels of …

The aim of the study was to evaluate the trend of paediatric psychotropic drug prescriptions
in Italy. Data sources were regional, outpatient prescription databases. Seven Italian …

Objective: Using a qualitative methodology, the author examined the sociorecreational use
of pharmaceuticals in a collegiate setting. Participants: In all, 91 college students from a …

Objective The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence and utilization patterns of
methylphenidate (MPH) in children and adolescents in France. Methods This was a …