Aim. While cannabis dependence has been increasingly recognized, there is little research
on the measurement issues involved in operationalizing the dependence syndrome for this …

This paper examines the evidence for an MDMA or “ecstasy” dependence syndrome. Animal
evidence suggests that MDMA may be a less potent reinforcer than other drugs, but that it …

What is 'addiction'? What does it say about us, our social arrangements and our political
preoccupations? Where is it going as an idea, and what is at stake in its ongoing …

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other same-sex attracted young people have been shown to be
at a higher risk of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, suicidality, and …

Aims Some researchers suggest that for some people, video game playing is an addictive
behaviour similar to substance dependence. Our aim was to design and validate a scale to …

Aims To examine the prevalence of psychotic symptoms among regular methamphetamine
users. Design Cross‐sectional survey. Setting Participants were recruited from Sydney …

Aims To characterize the natural history of methamphetamine withdrawal during the first 3
weeks of abstinence. Design Cross‐sectional study with comparison group. Setting A …

The Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) is a five-item scale that has been reported to be a
reliable and valid screening instrument for dependence and a measure of dependence …

Background Compared to the general population, among gay and bisexual men (GBM)
prevalence rates of anxiety and depression, and of drug use, are high. Objective This paper …

This study explores the utility of a self-completion survey method to quickly and cheaply
generate information on patterns and trends among regular 'recreational'drug consumers …