Increased cortisol levels are associated with low treatment retention in crack cocaine users
Objective Our aim was to investigate the association between morning salivary cortisol levels and treatment retention in crack cocaine users. Acessar
Gender differences in progression to crack-cocaine use and the role of sexual and physical violence
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate whether progression from first drug use to crack-cocaine use differs according to gender, and whether the report of sexual or physical violence impacts the time…
Assessment of cognitive functioning using the Mini Mental State Examination in men with alcohol and crack cocaine use disorder
Objectives To evaluate the cognitive performance of individuals with alcohol (AUD) and/or crack cocaine use disorder (CUD) and polysubstance use using the MMSE and to investigate the impact of substance…
Serum BDNF levels increase during early drug withdrawal in alcohol and crack cocaine addiction
Abstract Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in several drug-induced brain neuroadaptations. The impact of withdrawal from substances that have different neurological mechanisms on BDNF levels is unclear. Our goal…
Mais de cem pedras de crack são apreendidas em Pirapora; cinco pessoas foram presas
Cinco pessoas foram presas por envolvimento com o tráfico de drogas nesse sábado (06), no bairro Cidade Jardim, em Pirapora. Notícia veiculada no portal G1 no dia 07/04/2024 . Leia mais
Racial-Based Bullying and Substance Use: a Brazilian National Cross-Sectional Survey Among Students
Abstract Racial discrimination has been associated with worse health status and risky health behavior. Understanding the relationship between racial-based bullying (RBB) — an overlap of bullying and interpersonal racial discrimination…
Perfil sociodemográfico e clínico de indivíduos em busca de tratamento para o uso de crack que vivem na “Cracolândia”
Objetivo: Localizada em São Paulo, a Cracolândia é o maior e mais antigo cenário aberto de uso de drogas do Brasil. Ainda assim, pouco se sabe sobre o perfil dos…