Search for dissertations about: "drug addiction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the words drug addiction.

  2. 1. Very Integrated Program (VIP): health promotion for patients with alcohol and drug use disorders

    Author : Karen Hovhannisyan; Kliniskt Centrum för Hälsofrämjande Vård; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Alcohol addiction; Drug addiction; Lifestyle intervention; Smoking cessation; Dietary counselling; Physical activity; Integrated program;

    Abstract : Treatment of patients with alcohol or drug use disorders is a complex multistage process addressing the substance addiction and co-morbidities. The risky lifestyles, including tobacco smoking, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet, which can aggravate health condition as well as addiction treatment itself, are very common among these patients. READ MORE

  4. 2. Preproenkephalin Gene and mRNA : Studies of Structure, Function, Cocaine Responses in an Animal Model, and Genetic Association with Human Opiate Addiction

    Author : Karl Steven LaForge; Fred Nyberg; Peter S. Eriksson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Biological research on drug dependence; Neuropeptides; Endogenous opioid system; Drug addiction; Heroin; Cocaine; Gene expression; Genetic association; Biologisk beroendeforskning; Biological research on drug dependence; Biologisk beroendeforskning;

    Abstract : The endogenous opioid enkephalin neuropeptides are mediators of pain perception and have been implicated in human addictions. The preproenkephalin gene and its mRNA have also provided many examples of tissue- and species-specific variations in mRNA structure produced through a variety of transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms. READ MORE

  5. 3. Mass spectrometry based analysis of drugs, neurotransmitters and lipids in invertebrate model systems

    Author : Nhu TN Phan; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; CE-MS; Imaging mass spectrometry; Lipids; Neurotransmitters; Drug; Drosophila; C. elegans;

    Abstract : Mass spectrometry (MS) is one of the most universal analytical techniques due to its label-free detection principle and high chemical specificity, high selectivity, and sensitivity. MS is diverse with many different types of systems to meet different analytical demands from various research areas. READ MORE

  6. 4. Taurine and dopamine-related effects of ethanol. An experimental study in rodents

    Author : Lisa Ulenius; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Addiction; Alcohol; Caffeine; Nucleus accumbens; Microdialysis;

    Abstract : The reinforcing properties of alcohol (ethanol) are associated with activation of the mesolimbic dopamine system and the concomitant increase in dopamine in the nucleus accumbens (nAc). Changes in this system are thought to be a predominant underlying factor in promoting excessive alcohol intake and alcohol use disorder. READ MORE

  7. 5. Gambling, alcohol and gender: Subjective effects and clinical characteristics

    Author : Louise Miller; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Addiction; Alcohol; Gambling; Gender; Subjective Effects;

    Abstract : Gambling and alcohol are two recreational activities enjoyed by many people all over the world. Most with the purpose of leisure and social interaction with little or no consequence to impact daily life. For some however these activities can lead to harmful use and addictive tendencies can develop. READ MORE