All Resources for 'Justice Systems'

Characteristics of and Precipitating Circumstances Surrounding Suicide among Persons Aged 10–17 Years

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Populations
Family
Mental Health

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Suicide is a major public health problem. It is the third leading cause of death among U.S. persons aged 10–17 years. In Utah, the rate of suicide among persons aged 10–17 years has...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine Standards of Care

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Book
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction

This document is a useful resource for physicians that manage care services of patients with drug use disorders and its related consequences. It is intended to support quality improvement activities conducted by health care provider systems...

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...

The next step towards a better life

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Book
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction

The purpose of this guide is to give people an idea of what you can expect when they have finished the process of detoxification. Ideas to help people stay away from alcohol and other drugs. Also explains the stages of the recovery, as well...

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...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Medial Prefrontal and Cingulate Cortices Reduces Cocaine Self-Administration: A Pilot Study

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction

Background: Previous studies have shown that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex may serve as a potential treatment for cocaine use disorder (CUD), which remains a public health problem...

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...

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...

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...

A Randomized, Open Label Trial of Methadone Continuation versus Forced Withdrawal in a Combined US Prison and Jail

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

Highlights

  • MMT during incarceration leads to lower injection drug and heroin use.
  • MMT during incarceration leads to fewer non-fatal overdoses.
  • MMT during incarceration leads to higher rates of engagement in treatment.

Abstract

Recen...