The article presents a systematic literature review on the use and the psychiatric implications
of over-the-counter drugs (OTC), prescription-only-medications (POM), and new …

The relationship between man and substances that have abuse potentials, and whose use
has been associated with the development or progression of substance use disorders has …

Background Sexual minorities (SM) have specific substance use patterns and show
elevated rates of substance use and substance use disorders. We investigated the potential …

Abstract Background The proliferation of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) presents a
challenge for global drug policy. The ease of online drug purchase and the emergence of …

Background Understanding discrepancies in mental health and substance use treatment
utilization can help identify inequities in access to health services. We investigate mental …

Amphetamine and cathinone derivatives are abused recreationally due to the sense of
euphoria they provide to the user. Methodologies for the rapid detection of the drug …

Background Chemsex refers to the use of drugs (eg mephedrone, gamma-hydroxybutyrate
(GHB)/gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), methamphetamine, and ketamine) before or during …

Abstract Background Novel psychedelics (NPs) are an expanding set of compounds,
presenting new challenges for drug policy and opportunities for clinical research. Unlike …

Background Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is characterized by
spontaneous recurrence of visual hallucinations or disturbances after previous consumption …

The relationship between trauma and subsequent substance use has been extensively
studied. Substance dependence and its consequences are a source of further …