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Druce, J. D., Locarnini, S. A., & Birch, C. J. (1995). Syringe cleaning techniques and transmission of HIV. Aids, 9(9), 1105–1107.
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Gianoulakis, C., Béliveau, D., Angeloglannl, P., Meaney, H., Thavundayll, J., Tawar, V., et al. (1989). Differantial pituitary beta-endorphin and adrenal cortisol response to ethanol in individuals with high and low risk for future developement of alcoholism. Life Sciences, 45, 1097–1109.
Abstract: The purpose of the present studies was to investigate the activity of the adrenal gland and the pituitary beta-endorphin system in individuals from families with a 3 generation history of alcoholism, High Risk group, or from families without history of alcoholism, Low Risk group. All subjects had a medical examination, a drinking behavior personal interview and the Michigan alcoholism Screening Test. Individuals with medical problems or excessive drinking were not included in the study. On the day of testing, a blood sample was taken at 9:00 a.m., then the subject drank a placebo drInk or an ethanol solution (0.5 g ethanol/kg B.Wt.). Additional blood samples were taken at 15, 45 and 120 minutes post-drink. Results indicated that individuals of the High Risk group had lower basal levels of beta-endorphin like immunoreactivity (beta-EPLlR) than individuals of the Low Risk group. The dose of 0.5 g ethanol/kg B.Wt. induced an increase in the plasma content of beta-EPLIR of the High Risk group, but not of the Low Risk group. In the Low Risk group ethanol did not induce an increase above the 9:00 a.m. levels, however, it attenuated the beta-endorphin decrease overtime, observed following the placebo drink. Analysis of beta-endorphin-like peptides in the plasma of the High Risk group, with Sephadex G-75 chromatography indicated that the major component of the plasma beta-EPLIR was beta-lipotropin. Plasma cortisol levels, following ethanol intake presented a small increase in the High Risk group but not in the Low Risk group. Both groups presented similar blood alcohol levels. The basal levels of immunoreactive cortisol and beta-endorphin in the plasma of individuals who were alcoholics, but had been abstinent for at least six months prior to testing were similar to the levels of the High Risk group. Thus there are differences both in the basel levels and In the response of the cortisol and the pituitary beta-endorphin system to an acute ethanol challenge between the two groups.
Keywords: Aod; AOD use; AOD consumption; AOD associated consequences; AOD effects and AODR problems; AOD effects and consequences; AOD use initiation; AOD use pattern; alcohol; statistical data; study
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Strang, J., Griffiths, P., Abbey, J., & Gossop, M. (1994). Survey of use of injected benzodiazepines among drug users in Britain. British medical journal, 308(6936; 23.04.1994), 1082.
Keywords: addiction; AOD dependence; chemical addiction; benzodiazepines
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various. (2003). THS Vol. V, No. 20 (Vol. 5). Sainte-Maxime; Saint-Tropez: Les Editions du Mûrier.
Keywords: health promotion
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Crofts, N., Nigro, L., Oman, K., Stevenson, E., & Sherman, J. (1997). Research Report : Methadone maintenance and hepatitis C virus infection among injecting drug users. Addiction, 92(8), 999–1005.
Abstract: Harm reduction strategies for the prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among injecting drug users (IDUs) have been widely implemented in Australia and are seen to have been effective in preventing the spread of HIV. A major strategy has been increasing the availability of and accessibility to methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) programmes. We have reviewed the experience of a major MMT general practice with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection from 1991 to 1995. Of 1741 individuals tested for HCV antibodies at least once 66.7% were positive. Of 73 IDUs who were initially seronegative and were retested at least once, 19 were subsequently seropositive. Seroconverters to HCV were younger than non-seroconverters, and were more likely to have evidence of previous hepatitis B infection. The overall HCV incidence rate was 22 cases per 100 person-years, and this did not differ between those on MMT programs (continuous or interrupted) between HCV tests and those not on MMT. These findings suggest that the role of MMT in the control of the spread of HCV infection among IDUs needs further assessment, and that control of the current epidemic of HCV infection among IDUs in Australia will be very difficult.
Keywords: health promotion; HIV infection; Aids
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Donoghoe, M. C., Dolan, K. A., & Stimson, G. V. (1992). Life-style factors and social circumstances of syringe sharing in injecting drug users. British journal of addiction, 87(7), 993–1003.
Abstract: Measures taken to reduce HIV risk by injecting drug users have been reported in many countries, but a minority of injectors continue to engage in risky practices. In an ongoing cohort study, 207 drug injectors were interviewed and anonymously tested for HIV antibodies in saliva in 1989. Injectors reporting recent syringe sharing were compared with those not recently sharing; injecting events where sharing did and did not take place were examined. Those recently sharing syringes differed significantly from the non-sharers on several factors, including: use of heroin, dihydrocodeine and temazepam; injection of heroin, temazepam and prescribed methadone; accommodation and contact with other injectors; means of financial support and recent involvement in crime; secondary sources of injecting equipment and unsafe disposal; employment of HIV protective strategies; treatment contact with general practitioners; number of sexual partners and injecting status of sexual partners. The two groups were not significantly different in terms of attendance at syringe-exchange schemes and self-reported HIV antibody status. Syringe sharing would appear to be related to social circumstances and life-style factors rather than just individual choices and motivation.
Keywords: harm reduction
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Bundesamt für Gesundheit. (2000). Epidemiologie und Infektionskrankheiten : Meldungen Infektionskrankheiten : Stand am Ende der 48. Woche. Bulletin, (50; 11.12.2000), 978–979.
Keywords: health promotion
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Ruoss, B. (2006). Transmodulationsblockade. Schweizerische Ärztezeitung, 2006(22; 05/2006), 972–973.
Keywords: residential facility; inpatient care; AOD dependence; opioids in any form; kindling mechanism; detoxification center; voluntary treatment; chemical aversion therapy; hypnotherapy; Zobin, Michael; Moscow; Russia; letter to the editor
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Leuenberger, M. (1980). Motion Leuenberger Drogenpolitik = Motion Leuenberger politique en matière de stupéfiants. Bern: Amtliches Bulletin der Bundesversammlung.
Keywords: government and politics; laws and regulations; law enforcement; amendment; drug decriminalization; illicit drug; heroin; cannabis; treatment and maintenance; heroin-assisted treatment; drug substitution therapy; methadone maintenance; AOD dependent; intravenous drug user; prison; fine; drug market; AOD price; AODR crime; drug dealing; history; Switzerland
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Mandell, W., Vlahov, D., Latkin, C. A., Oziemkowska, M., & Cohn, S. (1994). Correlates of needle sharing among injection drug users. American journal of public health : official journal of the American Public Health Association, 84(6; 06/1994), 920–923.
Abstract: OBJECTIVES. The sharing of contaminated injection equipment is the primary mode of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission for injection drug users. This study examined demographic factors, life events, and drug use practices that are potential risk factors for sharing injection equipment. METHODS. Between February 1988 and March 1989, 2921 active injection drug users were interviewed and questioned about their backgrounds, life-styles, and patterns of injection drug use. RESULTS. Of 2524 participants who reported injecting drugs within the 6 months prior to study enrollment, 70.4% reported recent needle sharing. A multivariate analysis found needle sharing to be more frequent among those with a history of arrest and lower socioeconomic status, even after accounting for other demographic and drug use variables. In addition, recent needle sharing was higher in male homosexual or bisexual men than in their heterosexual counterparts. CONCLUSIONS. These data suggest that injection drug users have an economic motive to share needles and that the availability of free and legal needles may reduce levels of needle sharing.
Keywords: AOD use, abuse, and dependence; intravenous drug user; needle sharing; HIV infection; risk factors; United States; study
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