Predictors and comparisons of polydrug and non-polydrug cocaine use in club subcultures.

Conclusions: Prevention and intervention efforts should account for contextual and motivational factors in attempting to reduce polydrug use and its negative effects. ...

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Electrophoretic profile of serum proteins in opium and heroin dependents.

Conclusion: This finding may be attributed to the higher probability of infectious diseases in opioids addicts. PMID: 19016182 [PubMed - in process]...

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Dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in opioid dependent subjects: effects of acute and protracted abstinence.

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that chronic opioid dependence may cause reduced function of the HPA axis, while opioid withdrawal may decrease the response of the...

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Predictors of college student support for alcohol control policies and stricter enforcement strategies.

Conclusions: Results provide valuable insights to inform the development of media campaigns and other environmental management initiatives. PMID: 19016180 [PubMed - in...

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Readiness to change as a predictor of drug-related behaviors in a sample of rural felony probationers.

Conclusion: Readiness to change has important implications for treatment involving rural probationers. PMID: 19016179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal...

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Gender and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Impact of HIV Prevention Programming in Substance Abuse Treatment.

Conclusions: Racial/ethnic disparities exist in the capacity for HIV prevention programming offered as part of substance abuse treatment to reduce HIV-risk behavior. The findings highlight...

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Correlates of Stimulant Treatment Outcome Across Treatment Modalities.

Conclusions/Significance: This study confirms that intake assessments have considerable value in identifying problems to be addressed in treatment. PMID: 19152207 [PubMed -...

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Substance Use and HIV-Risk Behaviors Among Young Men Involved in the Criminal Justice System.

Conclusions: High rates of substance use and unprotected sex may have unintended health consequences for incarcerated young men. Severity of substance use is not a...

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Gender Differences Among In- and Out-of-Treatment Opioid-Addicted Individuals.

Conclusions: Findings indicate greater severity of drug and employment problems of opioid-addicted women and underline the need for gender-specific drug-treatment services. PMID:...

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Provigil (Modafinil) Plus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Methamphetamine Use in HIV+ Gay Men: A Pilot Study.

Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest good retention using combined medication and psychotherapy, and support further examination of modafinil and CBT in double-blind placebo controlled trials. ...

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