This review provides a critical analysis of the central nervous system effects of acute and
chronic methamphetamine (MA) use, which is linked to numerous adverse psychosocial …

Methamphetamine (METH) is a powerful central nervous system stimulant which elevates
mood, alertness, energy levels and concentration in the short-term. However, chronic use …

The Psychology of Criminal Conduct, Sixth Edition, provides a psychological and evidence-
informed perspective of criminal behavior that sets it apart from many criminological and …

Background The use of amphetamines is a global public health concern. We summarise
global data on use of amphetamines and mental health outcomes. Methods A systematic …

Background Substance use in general has been shown to predict criminal recidivism. The
present study aimed to examine potential predictors of criminal recidivism, including …

Despite aggressive efforts to contain it, methamphetamine use disorder continues to be
major public health problem; and with generic behavioral therapies still the mainstay of …

The large number of individuals with substance use disorders involved in the nation's
criminal justice system (CJS) represents a unique opportunity, as well as challenges, in …

Aims To determine whether violent behaviour increases during periods of
methamphetamine use and whether this is due to methamphetamine‐induced psychotic …

Chronic methamphetamine abuse commonly leads to psychosis, with positive and cognitive
symptoms that are similar to those of schizophrenia. Methamphetamine induced psychosis …

Recidivism of released prisoners, especially violent recidivism, is an important policy issue.
Equally important is an understanding of how demographic risk factors may act as …