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Auteur A. R. WINSTOCK |
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Article : Périodique
4-MTA (p-methylthioamphetamine) is a new synthetic sulphur derivative of amphetamine that has been associated with six deaths since it was first identified in Europe in 1997. Sold as 'ecstasy' or 'Flatliners', the drug like MDMA is a potent sero[...]![]()
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A. R. WINSTOCK ; C. FORD ; J. WITTON |Summary points: Cannabis use is common, especially among young people. The greatest risk of harm from cannabis use is in young people and those who are pregnant or have serious mental illness. A tenth of cannabis users develop dependence, wit[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
B. HUGHES, Auteur ; A. R. WINSTOCK, Auteur ; K. KRAJEWSKI, Auteur du commentaire ; J. SHERIDAN, Auteur du commentaire ; B. ATMORE, Auteur du commentaire ; B. RUSSELL, Auteur du commentaire ; P. REUTER, Auteur du commentaire ; T. P. FREEMAN, Auteur du commentaire ; H. V. CURRAN, Auteur du commentaire |Aims: The rapid emergence of myriad substances openly marketed as ‘legal highs’ is straining traditional drug control systems which require time and basic scientific data on harms to react, presenting governments with the dilemma of no response [...]![]()
Article : Périodique
Background and Objectives: Although new psychoactive substances (NPS) continue to emerge at a rapid rate, US national surveys only measure the use of non-specific categories of NPS and are not designed to access high-risk populations. In this pa[...]![]()
Périodique
A. R. WINSTOCK ; TRIVEDY C. R. ; WARNAKULASURIYA K. A. ; T. J. PETERS | 2000FRANÇAIS : La consommation de noix d'arec (betel) est très répandue sur les continents indo-chinois et concerne 20% de la population mondiale. Le betel mélangé ou non au tabac est largement consommé parmi les immigrés indo-asiatiques, notamment[...]![]()
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This paper presents original research on prevalence, user characteristics and effect profile of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a potent hallucinogenic which acts primarily through the serotonergic system. Data were obtained from the Global Drug S[...]![]()
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FRANÇAIS : Un questionnaire inclut dans un magazine pour jeunes amateurs de musique "dance" a permis de recueillir des informations concernant leurs usages de drogue. Plus de 1000 réponses ont été obtenues qui montrent que le recours aux subst[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
FRANÇAIS : Après avoir présenté la tendance en matière de réduction des risques sur les lieux festifs, et les deux principales techniques de testing mises à la dispositions des usagers, les auteurs attirent l'attention sur les dérives de tels [...]![]()
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Background. Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis. Method. Adults residing in[...]![]()
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A. R. WINSTOCK ; L. J. MAIER ; A. ZHUPARRIS ; E. DAVIES ; C. PULJEVIC ; K. P. C. KUYPERS ; J. A. FERRIS ; M. J. BARRATT | 2021Data collection period: GDS2021 ran between December 2020 and March 2021. Sample characteristics Global Drug Survey 2021 (GDS2021): Data from over 32,000 people from over 20 countries were used in the preparation of this report. 62% were cisg[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
Objectives: To determine the prevalence, patterns of use and consequences of inhaling alcohol vapour or mist. Design: Cross-sectional survey recruiting an international non-probability sample of people who use alcohol and other drugs as part of[...]![]()
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R. ZAHNOW ; A. R. WINSTOCK ; L. J. MAIER ; J. LEVY ; J. FERRIS |Background: Research demonstrates gender related differences in drug-use practices and risk behaviours. Females' structural vulnerability stemming from traditional gender roles and gender-power relations may enhance their propensity to experienc[...]Nouveauté
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Article : Périodique
Introduction: Drinking alcohol is legal in most countries of the world. Given the social acceptance of this behavior despite potential negative impact on health, help-seeking behavior could differ when compared to other drugs. This paper aimed t[...]![]()
Périodique
K. WOLFF ; A. R. WINSTOCK | 2006This review describes the medical, research and recreational uses of ketamine, an anaesthetic derivative of phencyclidine that has dissociative, analgesic and psychedelic properties. Ketamine has a complex mechanism of action that is further com[...]