Psychosocial, pharmacological, and legal interventions for improving the psychosocial outcomes of children with substance misusing parents: A systematic review by Elizabeth Eggins, David B. Wilson, Joseph Betts, Sara Roetman, Ned Chandler‐Mather, Bronwyn Theroux, Sharon Dawe

“…Abstract Background Parental substance misuse is a pervasive risk factor for a range of detrimental outcomes for children across the life course. …”
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The prevalence of substance use and its associations amongst students attending high school in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town by A.K. Hamdulay, R. Mash

“…In particular, the study evaluated the use of tik (crystal methamphetamine), a relatively new drug. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed amongst 12 secondary schools in Mitchells Plain; Grade 8 and Grade 11 classes were randomly selected to produce a sample of 438 learners. …”
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Epidemiology of Drug Use and Sociological Explanation of Factors Affecting Students' Drug Abuse (Case Study: Isfahan University Students) by hamid dehghani

“…The sample size using Cochran's formula is 480 people randomly selected.The research method is descriptive-analytical survey and the research tool is a modified questionnaire of prevalence of substance use for data collection. …”
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The influence of childhood maltreatment on substance use among students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: the mediating role of social support by Angwach Abrham Asnake, Asefa Adimasu Taddese, Mehari Woldemariam Merid

“…This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) to evaluate the influence of childhood maltreatment on substance use and the mediating role of social support among students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted from April 18 to May 9, 2023, among 1,235 preparatory and public high school students in Gondar Town who were selected via simple random sampling. …”
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Substance Abuse and Depression among Auto-Rickshaw Drivers: A Study from the National Capital Region of Delhi, India by Shaurya Kaul, Anish Kumar Gupta, Taposh Sarkar, Syed Khursheed Ahsan, Narinder Pal Singh

“…Subjects and Methods: A total of 120 participants were enrolled randomly in the study, i.e., 60 each from auto-rickshaw drivers and nonauto-rickshaw population. …”
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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Exposure and risk of bladder and prostate cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Monireh Sadat Seyyedsalehi, Sirui Zhang, Elizabeth Maria Kappil, Tongzhang Zheng, Paolo Boffetta

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Correlation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance levels during pregnancy with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dongying Wang, Ting Su, Meiqi Zhan, Sining Luo, Hongyu Tan, Jinglin Lin, Xin Lai

“…Abstract Background Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a major class of contaminants in recent years. …”
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“The hardest part of what we’re doing”: research staff perspectives on engaging marginalized populations in substance use trials by Kaitlyn Jaffe, Celia B. Fisher

“…Abstract Background Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are a critical component of the development of pharmacological treatment options for substance use disorders. …”
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Mental health conditions of young Ethiopians who use substances: a cross-sectional study in West Arsi zone by Jemal Ebrahim Shifa, Jon Adams, Daniel Demant

“…Methods A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 427 randomly selected young people aged 14–29 years in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia region, Ethiopia from May 18, 2023, to September 22, 2023. …”
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The efficacy of conventional and technology assisted cue exposure therapy for treating substance use disorders: a qualitative systematic review by Daniel Thaysen-Petersen, Sigurd Krogh Hammerum, Signe Wegmann Düring, Signe Wegmann Düring, Signe Wegmann Düring, Pia Veldt Larsen, Anders Fink-Jensen, Anders Fink-Jensen, Angelina I. Mellentin, Angelina I. Mellentin, Angelina I. Mellentin, Angelina I. Mellentin

“…BackgroundCue Exposure Therapy (CET) is a behavioristic psychological intervention for treating substance use disorders (SUDs). Recently, CET has been examined in technology-assisted formats to increase intervention efficacy. …”
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The efficacy of moxibustion on the pressure pain threshold and substance P / leukotriene B4 contents in serum to patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Siyu Tao, Yi Yang, Jie Tang, Xue Wang, Nannan Jiang, Yuan Li, Ping Wu

“…Methods: A total of 72 patients with RA were randomly and equally classified into the control and treatment groups. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of self-reported substance use among undergraduate students in a medical college of North India: An observational study by Happy Dagar, Mithilesh Kumar, Lokesh Parashar, Erika Rana, Mansi Tyagi, Gaurav Nimbria, Kritika Handa, Khushi Singla, Mitasha Singh

“…A student away from home has full independence to try new things. Addictive substances are one of them. Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of self-reported substance use in the last 6 months among apparently healthy undergraduate medical students. …”
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Effect of Hardiness Training on Self-Esteem and Adjustment of Addicted Male by Mohammad Javad Aghajani

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Content of Some Endothotelium-Dependent Vasoactive Substances in the Blood of Patients, Depending on the Liver Cirrhosis Severity and the Organism’s Redox System State by Abrahamovych M., Abrahamovych O., Fayura O., Tolopko S., Ferko M.

“…Materials and methods. 81 patients (26 females (32.1 %), 55 males (67.9 %) aged 27 to 73 years (mean age – 46.9 ± 10.8 years) were included in the randomized trial with the preliminary stratification by the presence of LC (experimental group – EG). …”
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Pathway of effects of adverse childhood experiences on psychological distress and substance use among emerging adults: A structural equation modeling approach by Ajith K. Remesan, Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran, Satyanarayana Poojari, Teddy Andrews Jaihind Jothikaran, Vani Lakshmi R, Lena Ashok

“…A multi-stage cluster random sampling method was employed to select 12 colleges from the undergraduate institutions in the district affiliated with Mangalore University based on their various courses. …”
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Substance Checking Outreach and PrEP Engagement (SCOPE) Study: protocol for a non-randomised clinical trial in Baltimore, Maryland USA by Susan G Sherman, Saba Rouhani, Kristin E Schneider, Danielle Friedman Nestadt, Emily M Martin, Miles Morris, Brian W Weir

“…Implementing such interventions using known strategies to enhance client engagement and reduce access barriers, such as street outreach, mobile services and peer navigation, can optimise intervention and maximise their impact.Methods and analysis The Substance Checking Outreach and PrEP Engagement (SCOPE) Study is a non-randomised clinical trial evaluating the impact of the Check It intervention, a mobile community PrEP and drug checking intervention in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. …”
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The effect of calcium hydroxide in combination with propolis extract on decreasing nerve growth factor and substance P expression in rat dental pulp neuron by Ira Widjiastuti, Setyabudi, Grace Angelina Samuel, Khadijah Fauzi Basalamah

“…The model was used to investigate the synergistic effects of Ca(OH)2 and propolis extract. Material and Methods: This experimental study used 36 Wistar rat mandibular incisors randomly divided into three groups. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness of emotion regulation training and metacognitive therapy on social-emotional adjustment and dysfunctional thoughts in men with substance abuse treated w... by Elham Alizadeh, Fathollah Mohammadian, Shahram Mami

“…The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of emotion regulation training and metacognitive therapy on emotional-social adjustment and dysfunctional thoughts in men with substance abuse undergoing methadone treatment. Materials & Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental study that consisted of addicts undergoing methadone treatment who were referred to all addiction treatment clinics in Ilam in 2020. …”
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Positive and Negative Family Relationships Correlate With Mental Health Conditions -a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jutta Lindert, Jutta Lindert, Sarah Arndt, Natalie Cook, Paul A. Bain, Ichiro Kawachi

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Prevalence and determinants of restrictive lung disorder among quarry workers at the Umuoghara quarry site, Ebonyi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ngozika Substance Ike-Samuel, Osaeloka C. Ekwueme, Susan Chioma Udeh

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