All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Genomic and Bioinformatics Approaches for Analysis of Genes Associated with Cancer Risks Following Exposure to Tobacco Smoking

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

Cancer is a significant health problem in the Middle East and global population. It is well established that there is a direct link between tobacco smoking and cancer, which will continue to pose a significant threat to human health. The...

A New Approach to Formulating and Appraising Drug Policy

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Scientific article
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Policy
Regulatory Control of Substances

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Background

Drug policy, whether for legal or illegal substances, is a controversial field that encompasses many complex issues. Policies can have effects on a myriad of outcomes and stakeholders differ in the outcomes they...

Diagnosis of Stroke Due to Cocaine and Its Complications

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

Introduction: Cocaine is an independent cerebrovascular risk factor both for ischaemic and haemorrhagic events, above all among persons under 55 years of age.

Report: A case report of stroke due to the consumption of cocaine is used to...

Factors That Make Thai Teenagers Drink Alcohol

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Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Statistics

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Thailand teenagers currently have more alcohol consumption habits. Especially in the younger age group, which the government has banned the sales of alcohol to children under 18 years old. However, the legislation was not...

Tobacco Use Decreases Visual Sensitivity in Schizophrenia

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Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Mental Health

Smoking prevalence in patients who are diagnosed with schizophrenia (SCZ) is higher than in the general population. Chronic tobacco use in SCZ patients may reduce the side effects of antipsychotic drugs, thus serving as a self-medication...

The Restriction of Hours, Sales and Liquors: Lima 2010-17: Traffic Accidents (TA) and other Violent Deaths

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Scientific article
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Populations
Men
Public Health
Policy

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Objective: Determine the relationship between the hours of sale of spirits "Safe Time" and those killed by traffic accidents (TA).

Material and Methods: Descriptive research based on the monthly report made by the Metropolitan...

Identifying Viable Theoretical Frameworks with Essential Parameters for Real-Time and Real World Alcohol Craving Research

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Scientific article
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Addiction
Public Health
Theories and Science

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Background: Substance use is known to be episodic, dynamic, complex, and highly influenced by the environment, therefore a situational and momentary focus to alcohol craving research is appropriate. Current advances in mobile and...

Differences between Psychotic Disorders with Concurrent Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Induced Psychoses

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Mental Health

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Background: The fact that Cannabis use can lead to psychotic symptoms has been recognized years ago. Moreover, when the patient is using cannabis, the distinction between a primary psychotic disorder and a cannabis-induced...