Demographic and geographic shifts in the preferred route of methamphetamine administration among treatment cases in the US, 2010-2019 - Pro G, Hayes C, Montgomery BEE, Zaller N.
BACKGROUND: Methamphetamine use disorder has increased rapidly in the past decade. Injecting is also increasing and has multifaceted implications for disease severity, overall health, and treatment outcomes, but less is known about where or among whom inje... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 20, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
British Columbia to Face Overdose Crisis With Decriminalization British Columbia to Face Overdose Crisis With Decriminalization
In 2023, it will no longer be a criminal offense to possess up to 2.5 mg of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, or opioids. The effort is intended to reduce stigma and facilitate treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
Correlates of aggression in men with methamphetamine use disorder: childhood trauma and methamphetamine-use characteristics - Liu M, Pu L, Liu T, Zhang X, Shen H, Deng Q, Wang Y, Li W, Fu X, Yang C, Fang T, Potenza MN, Hao W.
BACKGROUND: Aggression is common among individuals with methamphetamine use disorder (MAUD) and constitutes a serious public health issue. The current study aimed to examine associations of methamphetamine-use characteristics and childhood trauma with aggr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Synthetic drugs in East and Southeast Asia: latest developments and challenges 2022 - Tettey J, Douglas J, Raithelhuber M, Soe TN, Sim I, Suppapongtevasakul K, Umapornsakula A, Crean C, Pungs R, Sang L.
The report "Synthetic Drugs in East and Southeast Asia: latest developments and challenges 2022" confirms that extreme volumes of methamphetamine are being produced, trafficked and used in the region and that the synthetic drug trade continues to diversify... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
British Columbia Is Decriminalizing Small Amounts of Drugs to Curb Overdose Deaths
(Vancouver, British Columbia) — Canada’s government said Tuesday it will allow British Columbia to try a three-year experiment in decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs, seeking to stem a record number of overdose deaths by easing fear of arrest by users in need of help.
The policy approved by federal officials doesn’t legalize the substances, but Canadians in the Pacific coast province who possess up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs for personal use will not be arrested or charged.
The three-year exemption taking effect Jan. 31 will apply to drug users 18 and over and include opioids, cocaine,...
Source: TIME: Health - June 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: JIM MORRIS and ROB GILLIES / AP Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate News Desk wire Source Type: news
Over a billion methamphetamine tabs seized in East and Southeast Asia
More than one billion methamphetamine tablets were seized in East and Southeast Asia last year, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned. (Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security)
Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security - May 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Overdose Deaths Continue Rising, With Fentanyl and Meth Key Culprits
New data show a surge in overdose deaths involving fentanyl and methamphetamine; overall, the nation saw a 15 percent increase in deaths from overdoses in 2021. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Noah Weiland and Margot Sanger-Katz Tags: Drug Abuse and Traffic Opioids and Opiates Fentanyl Addiction (Psychology) Methamphetamines Naloxone (Drug) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Source Type: news
Overdose Deaths Continue Rising, With Fentanyl and Meth Key Culprits
New data show a surge in overdose deaths involving fentanyl and methamphetamine; overall, the nation saw a 15 percent increase in deaths from overdoses in 2021. #methamphetamine #fentanyl #overdosedeaths (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Casey White, a mentally ill father and violent drug user, might make police shoot him, lawyer fears
“When Casey is on his medication ... Casey’s an alright guy,’’ said attorney Dale Bryant. “When he’s off his medication, he usually self-medicates through drugs, usually methamphetamine, and... #druguser #methamphetamine #dalebryant #caseywhite (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ed Buck Is Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatally Drugging 2 Men
Mr. Buck, 67, was once a Democratic political donor and activist who led a double life in which he lured men to parties at his apartment and drugged them with methamphetamine. Two of those parties... #activist #edbuck #methamphetamine (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hollywood Democratic donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years for meth ODs
Democratic megadonor Ed Buck was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday for fatally injecting two gay men with methamphetamine in exchange for sex. #edbuck #methamphetamine #megadonor #ods (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sex differences in neurobehavioral consequences of methamphetamine exposure in adult mice - Davis DL, Metzger DB, Vann PH, Wong JM, Subasinghe KH, Garlotte IK, Phillips NR, Shetty RA, Forster MJ, Sumien N.
RATIONALE: Recreational and medical use of stimulants is increasing, and their use may increase susceptibility to aging and promote neurobehavioral impairments. The long-term consequences of these psychostimulants and how they interact with age have not be... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Florida man accused of calling 911 to have meth tested for authenticity, authorities say
A Florida man is accused of calling 911 last week to request that the methamphetamine he recently purchased be tested for authenticity, deputies said. #deputies #methamphetamine (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Get Healthier Dopamine Highs
Humans aren’t big fans of the status quo. We yearn for new experiences and rewards, whether by seeking a new meal, job, or creative project. Such diverse behaviors are spurred by a chemical in the brain called dopamine. Call it the motivation molecule.
In the modern world, though, dopamine has a dark side. Substances that give us great pleasure, from coffee to cocaine, can raise dopamine levels too high. And digital technologies, such as video games and social media, may affect us similarly.
Because our brains are wired to restore balance, peak levels of dopamine can be followed by painful crashes, marked by cravings...
Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matt Fuchs Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Maybe it's not the meth: considering biopsychosocial contributors to cognitive impairment in methamphetamine polydrug use - Gooden JR, Petersen V, Bolt GL, Curtis A, Manning V, Cox CA, Lubman DI, Arunogiri S.
OBJECTIVE: In considering the cognitive harms of methamphetamine (MA) use, there is currently a limited appreciation of the profile of pre-existing, comorbid, or modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment in individuals with MA-polydrug use who prese... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 7, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
