Sep 27, 2021

Young adulthood is the life stage during which people are more prone to develop problematic smartphone use (PSU). Only one study investigated the relationship among attachment styles, family functioni...

Sep 13, 2021

Although social support is a resource that helps persons in their recovery from substance use disorders, it is not clear whether specific types buffer the effects of stress and optimize outcomes for t...

Aug 26, 2021

Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) has emerged as a powerful technique for pain management in the operating theatre. It uses ultrasound imaging to visualize anatomical structures, the needle...

Aug 23, 2021

Mitragynine, the major indole alkaloid from Mitragyna speciosa has been reported previously to possess abuse liability. However, there are insufficient data suggesting the mechanism through which this...

Aug 16, 2021

Continuing care following inpatient addiction treatment is an important component in the continuum of clinical services. Mutual help, including 12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, is often recom...

Aug 16, 2021

Recent advances in cannabidiol (CBD) use in canines and felines for anxiety management, pain management, and anti-inflammatory effects were reviewed using a literature search conducted with the follow...

Aug 05, 2021

Patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) are recommended for use in evaluating person-centred care. To date, a PREM has not been validated for residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment. U...

Aug 02, 2021

Pathological Internet use (but only with respect to gaming) is classified as mental disorder in the ICD-11. However, there is a large group of adolescents showing excessive Internet use, which may rat...

Jul 26, 2021

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and societal cost, and pharmacological treatment options for AUD are limited. The endogenous cannabinoid (eCB) signaling...

Jul 22, 2021

Interfascial plane block applications can be used for postoperative pain after laparoscopic surgery. We aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound-guided unilateral rhomboid intercostal and subserr...

Jul 22, 2021

Many studies have examined the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on human pain perception in both healthy populations and pain patients. Nevertheless, studies have yielde...

Jul 20, 2021

A study has found that opioid prescriptions, including receipt of prescriptions for long durations, appear to be common among people living with HIV who are in primary care. Efforts are needed to prev...

Jul 19, 2021

Inadequate pain management in community paediatric palliative care is common. Evidence to inform improved pain management in this population is limited.To explore the barriers and facilitators to paed...

Jul 19, 2021

Cocaine use entails severe health- and social-related harms globally. Treatment options for cocaine dependence are highly limited. Benefits of cannabinoids for addiction have been documented, making i...

Jul 15, 2021

Neuropathic pain is a common chronic pain condition with major impact on quality of life. However, its physiopathologic mechanism remains unknown and pain management is still a challenge. Accumulating...

Jul 15, 2021

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritic disease affecting the spine and large joints, causing severe pain. Flurbiprofen is widely used as an oral formulation (tablet dosage form) to contro...

Jul 15, 2021

Internet addiction (IA), which can have different development patterns, is considered a serious problem among adolescents. Due to the increasing number of adolescent internet users in Mainland China, ...

Jul 12, 2021

Nepeta adenophyta Hedge (Lamiaceae) is an endemic therapeutic herb from Astore, Gilgit. This plant species has been reported among the local communities, especially for treating abdominal pain, kidney...

Jul 05, 2021

Stigma surrounding substance use disorders (SUDs) is a frequently cited barrier to treatment engagement. Research consistently demonstrates that healthcare professionals' attitudes towards patients wi...

Jun 30, 2021

“In recent decades, the medical community has become acutely aware of the dangers posed by prescription opioids and their contribution to the opioid epidemic,” explains David R. Foster, PharmD, FC...