Substance dependence is characterized by a group of symptoms, according to the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV …

Background Cocaine dependence is a major public health problem that is characterised by
recidivism and a host of medical and psychosocial complications. Although effective …

Background Ascertaining agreement between DSM-IV and DSM-5 is important to determine
the applicability of treatments for DSM-IV conditions to persons diagnosed according to the …

There are an estimated several million crack-cocaine users globally; use is highest in the
Americas. Most crack users are socio-economically marginalized (eg, homeless), and …

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar a frequência de comorbidades psiquiátricas,
utilizando Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, em diferentes grupos de …

The dopamine transporter (DAT) is the primary site of action for psychostimulant drugs such
as cocaine, methylphenidate, and amphetamine. Our previous work demonstrated a …

Background One of the most common causes of death among homeless and unstably
housed women is acute intoxication where cocaine is present. While correlates of stimulant …

Stimulant use disorders are an unrelenting public health concern worldwide. Agonist
replacement therapy is among the most effective strategies for managing substance use …

Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound that is the second most abundant component
of cannabis. It has been shown to have a potential therapeutic value for a wide range of …

Objective This report documents the phenomenology of the subjective experiences of 22
patients with substance-related disorders who were involved in a treatment combining …