Why do marijuana and synthetic cannabimimetics induce acute myocardial infarction in healthy young people?

J Weresa, A Pędzińska-Betiuk, K Mińczuk… - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of cannabis preparations has steadily increased. Although cannabis was
traditionally assumed to only have mild vegetative side effects, it has become evident in …

Spatiotemporal mapping of online interest in cannabis and popular psychedelics before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland

A Al-Imam, MA Motyka, Z Witulska, M Younus… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Psychedelics represent a unique subset of psychoactive substances that can
induce an aberrant state of consciousness principally via the neuronal 5-HT2A receptor …

A qualitative study to understand drivers of psychoactive substance use among Nepalese youth

TR Bhandari, B Khatiwada, B Rajbhandari, A Bestman… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Psychoactive substance use among youth is an emerging public health issue in
Nepal. This exploratory study aimed to better understand the drivers of psychoactive …

Acute cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory effects of JWH-018 in awake and freely moving mice: mechanism of action and possible antidotal interventions?

B Marchetti, S Bilel, M Tirri, G Corli, E Roda… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
JWH-018 is the most known compound among synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) used for their
psychoactive effects. SCs-based products are responsible for several intoxications in …

Use of psychoactive substances and alcohol during the first three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic: Croatian experience

Z Kovačić Petrović, T Peraica, M Blažev… - Journal of addictive …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background Increased prevalence and severity of both substance and behavioral addictions
are among the most harmful consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. Objective To …

[PDF][PDF] Euphoria's Hidden Voices: Examining Emotional Resonance and Shared Substance Use Experience of Viewers on Reddit

L Bouzoubaa, R Rezapour - … on Data for the …, 2024 - workshop-proceedings.icwsm.org
Media's representation of substance use disorder can have both positive and negative
impacts by raising awareness and reducing stigma, while also perpetuating harmful …

Insights into the Experiences of Persons with Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos, Nigeria: A Qualitative Investigation

SO Adejoh, P Osazuwa… - … Use: Research and …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the consumption of
illicit drugs among Persons with Substance Use Disorders in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods …

Changes and trends based on perceived lifestyles reflected in movies

Á Horváth, B Gyenge - SocioEconomic Challenges, 2023 - armgpublishing.com
The impact of movies on society has been studied by researchers and film professionals for
decades. However, less attention is focused specifically on changes and trends regarding …

When Cinema Normalises Domestic Violence and Surreptitious Use of Psychotropics: Movie Review of Darlings

S Gakkhar, N Kulkarni - Indian Journal of Psychological …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
In an attempt to cut down her husband's alcohol use, the female protagonist asks a
pharmacist for medication for the same. He gives her disulfiram without a prescription. He …

Rhythm And Risk: Exploring The Relationship Between Afrobeat Music And Drug Abuse Among Nigerian Universities' Undergraduate Music Students

TE Akinduyo, PO Akerele… - Indonesian Journal of …, 2024 - journal.ilininstitute.com
Background: Nigeria's music industry attracts young minds, particularly Afrobeat, a popular
West African music genre. Nigeria is a hub for Afrobeat with lyrics and videos which …