Understanding kratom use: a guide for healthcare providers
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth., Rubiaceae) is a plant native to Southeast Asia, where it
has been used for centuries as a mild stimulant and as medicine for various ailments. More …
has been used for centuries as a mild stimulant and as medicine for various ailments. More …
Kratom use and mental health: A systematic review
MT Swogger, Z Walsh - Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a psychoactive plant native to
Southeastern Asia that is receiving increased international attention as a potential …
Southeastern Asia that is receiving increased international attention as a potential …
The endocannabinoid system and cannabidiol's promise for the treatment of substance use disorder
Substance use disorder is characterized by repeated use of a substance, leading to
clinically significant distress, making it a serious public health concern. The …
clinically significant distress, making it a serious public health concern. The …
[HTML][HTML] Known fentanyl use among clients of harm reduction sites in British Columbia, Canada
M Karamouzian, K Papamihali, B Graham… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Background North America is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic and it is
commonly suggested that exposure to fentanyl is unknown. Using a provincial survey of …
commonly suggested that exposure to fentanyl is unknown. Using a provincial survey of …
Substance use patterns associated with recent exposure to fentanyl among people who inject drugs in Vancouver, Canada: a cross-sectional urine toxicology …
Abstract Introduction Vancouver, Canada is experiencing an opioid overdose crisis where
fentanyl, a potent, synthetic opioid contaminating the illicit drug supply, has been detected in …
fentanyl, a potent, synthetic opioid contaminating the illicit drug supply, has been detected in …
Cannabidiol treatment might promote resilience to cocaine and methamphetamine use disorders: a review of possible mechanisms
C Calpe-López, MP García-Pardo, MA Aguilar - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Currently, there are no approved pharmacotherapies for addiction to cocaine and other
psychostimulant drugs. Several studies have proposed that cannabidiol (CBD) could be a …
psychostimulant drugs. Several studies have proposed that cannabidiol (CBD) could be a …
High‐intensity cannabis use is associated with retention in opioid agonist treatment: a longitudinal analysis
Abstract Background and Aims Cannabis use is common among people on opioid agonist
treatment (OAT), causing concern for some care providers. However, there is limited and …
treatment (OAT), causing concern for some care providers. However, there is limited and …
“Something that actually works”: Cannabis use among young people in the context of street entrenchment
Background Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances among vulnerable young
people (< 26 years of age) experiencing street entrenchment. Although previous research …
people (< 26 years of age) experiencing street entrenchment. Although previous research …
Cannabidiol for the treatment of crack-cocaine craving: an exploratory double-blind study
Objective: To assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in the management of crack-cocaine
craving and the treatment of frequent withdrawal symptoms. Methods: Thirty-one men with a …
craving and the treatment of frequent withdrawal symptoms. Methods: Thirty-one men with a …
Characterizing motivations for cannabis use in a cohort of people who use illicit drugs: A latent class analysis
Background Cannabis use is common among marginalized people who use illicit drugs
(PWUD) but reasons for use remain poorly investigated. We sought to explore how different …
(PWUD) but reasons for use remain poorly investigated. We sought to explore how different …