Search for dissertations about: "psychoactive drug"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words psychoactive drug.

2. 1. Psychoactive prescription drug use disorders, misuse and abuse : Pharmacoepidemiological aspects

   Author : Micaela Tjäderborn; Staffan Hägg; Johan Ahlner; Anna Jönsson; Morten Andersen; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychoactive prescription drugs; psychotropic drugs; prescription drug use disorders; prescription drug misuse; abuse; pharmacovigilance; drug utilization; pharmacoepidemiology;

   Abstract : Background: There is a widespread and increasing use of psychoactive prescription drugs, such as opioid analgesics, anxiolytics, hypnotics and anti-epileptics, but their use is associated with a risk of drug use disorder, misuse and abuse. Today, these are globally recognized and emerging public health concerns. READ MORE

4. 2. Novel Psychoactive Substances : Experienced effects, attitudes, and motivations among online drug community users

   Author : Christophe Soussan; Anette Kjellgren; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Torsten Passie; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Novel psychoactive substances; drugs; legal highs; Internet; forum; ethylphenidate; discussions; motivations; harm reduction; substance displacement; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The aim of the present research is to contribute to the bridging of the knowledge gap pertaining to the field of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and its online community of users. The findings demonstrate that the community is characterized by robust group cohesiveness and counter public attitudes. READ MORE

5. 3. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Psychiatry : Some aspects of utility in clinical practice and research

   Author : Maria Dolores Chermá Yeste; Finn Bengtsson; Johan Ahlner; Ylva Böttiger; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TDM; psychoactive drug; pharmacokinetics; pharmacogenetics; naturalistic; elderly; child; Clinical pharmacology; Klinisk farmakologi;

   Abstract : Background and objectives: Several new psychoactive drugs for the treatment of psychiatric disorders have been introduced onto the market since the late 1980s. Basic aspects of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics (PK) are investigated before approval for general prescription. READ MORE

6. 4. Making drugs ethnic : Khat and minority drug use in Sweden

   Author : Johan Nordgren; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : Drug use; Khat; Ethnicity; Culture; Discourse analysis;

   Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to study how discourses and problem representations have made some drugs and some forms of drug use into “ethnic problems” in Sweden and in Scandinavia. The primary example of such a process discussed in the dissertation concerns the use of the psychoactive and criminalized plant khat. READ MORE

7. 5. Cannabis use : understanding other illicit drug use, drug-related morbidity and dependence

   Author : Rynaz Rabiee; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Amid increased prevalence globally of both cannabis use, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), changes of the legal status of use, as well as increased cannabis potency, it is important to increase the understanding about the health effects from using this psychoactive substance. Improved understanding will provide better prerequisites when shaping policies and healthcare systems targeting affected individuals. READ MORE