Identification of Critical Signature in Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder Using Bioinformatics Analysis and in Vitro Analyses by Lifen Liu, Yang Liu, Rui Li, Yue Teng, Shuyang Zhao, Jinhong Chen, Changjiang Li, Xinyu Hu, Lin Sun

“…Notably enriched pathways included neuroactive ligand‐receptor interaction, mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, nicotine addiction, and dopaminergic synapse. The PPI network identified four hub genes, with key pathways associated with nicotine addiction and dopaminergic synapse. qRT‐PCR validation confirmed that the expression trends of these four genes were consistent with microarray data. …”
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Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes by Adrianna Kopaczyńska, Katarzyna Szafrańska, Szymon Niemirka, Aleksandra Janiak, Kinga Dominiczak, Łukasz Grądalski, Filip Dębicki

“… Nicotine, a potent psychoactive alkaloid found in tobacco leaves, is recognized for its high addictive potential, contributing to over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. …”
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Mind the G(ap): bridging prevention needs and approaches for GHB/GBL users and their social environment by Antonia Bendau, Lukas Roediger, Andrea Piest, Rüdiger Schmolke, Katharin Ahrend, Moritz Bruno Petzold, Twyla Michnevich, Felix Betzler

“…Abstract Background Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and its precursors gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-butanediol (BD) have become a significant concern due to the increase in their recreational use and the high risks associated with it (e.g., overdose, addiction, life-threatening withdrawal syndromes). …”
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Concomitant use of dextromethorphan and alcohol‐induced dissociation in a patient with alcohol dependence by Yasuhito Nagai, Yuko Tajima, Koichi Miyakawa

“…Conclusion In the consultation of patients with addiction, the possibility of various addictive drugs must be kept in mind. …”
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Les usages sociaux des technologies de l’information et de communication chez les étudiant·e·s internationaux et internationales en période de confinement lié à la pandémie de la C... by Jorge Frozzini, Joseph Lévy, Daniel Côté, Jessica Dubé, Farrah Bérubé, Aïcha Andjari Tounkara, Gabriel Bernard

“…Finally, ICTs have made it possible to cope with confinement conditions, but they have also had repercussions on the quality of life that have been assessed as problematic (increased time spent online, addiction, anxiety, fatigue).…”
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Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates? by Annemarie Unger, Verena Metz, Gabriele Fischer

“…Women who are afflicted by opioid addiction are a highly vulnerable group of patients frequently becoming pregnant unplanned and at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and peri-natal complications. …”
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PENGARUH MEDIA KOMUNIKASI INTERNET TERHADAP POLA PERILAKU ANAK DI BAWAH 17 TAHUN by Syafruddin Ritonga Wira Andhika

“…But internet also give negative effect for teenagers (pornography, gambling, and addiction to social network). Through better understanding about pattern of teenagers behavior on using internet will create a better communication relation among teenagers, parents, society, and government.…”
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The Last and Latest Dickens by Clotilde De Stasio

“…The central theme is opium and drug addiction—a contemporary obsession: it is an interesting coincidence that an essay by Robert Tracy focusing on this aspect (‘Opium Is the True Hero of the Tale’) was published in the same year as The Last Dickens. …”
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A Case of Phenibut Withdrawal Management and Detoxification Using Baclofen in the Outpatient Setting by Emma DiFiore, Julie Pittman

“…Increasing reports have highlighted the risks of addiction and severe withdrawal symptoms associated with phenibut use. …”
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Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure by Lucia Pasquini, Elena Rita Magro-Malosso, Adalgisa Cordisco, Michele Trotta, Mariarosaria Di Tommaso

“…Follow-up scans, in addiction to serial serological tests, have allowed the identification of fetal infection and therefore the failure of antibiotic therapy. …”
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Tribute to Roger Guillemin, a pioneer in neuroendocrinology (1924–2024), Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine by Mougin, Christiane, Rossier, Jean, Bloch, Bertrand

“…These seminal works paved the way to major applications in many fields of physiology and medicine for diagnosis, pharmacology and therapy, far beyond the initial discovery and properties of these molecules, including in cancerology, immunology, inflammation, drug addiction and behavior.…”
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Neuropeptidomics: Mass Spectrometry-Based Identification and Quantitation of Neuropeptides by Ji Eun Lee

“…Neuropeptides produced from prohormones by selective action of endopeptidases are vital signaling molecules, playing a critical role in a variety of physiological processes, such as addiction, depression, pain, and circadian rhythms. …”
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Social Networks Usage Among Youth In The Kyrgyz Republic by Z. Zhorobekova, G. Muhametjanova, R. Ismailova

“…Also, since SN is getting more and more popular among students, the SN addiction level was investigated. Data was collected using online survey forms among youth. …”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Self-Reported Sexual Abuse in Severely Obese Patients in a Population-Based Bariatric Program by Danielle L. Gabert, Sumit R. Majumdar, Arya M. Sharma, Christian F. Rueda-Clausen, Scott W. Klarenbach, Daniel W. Birch, Shahzeer Karmali, Linda McCargar, Konrad Fassbender, Raj S. Padwal

“…Abuse was common amongst obese patients managed in a population-based bariatric program; alcohol addiction, psychiatric comorbidities, and low-income status were highly associated with sexual abuse.…”
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Towards a sustainable set of European Core Health Indicators (ECHI) by Mariken J. Tijhuis, Eveline A. van der Wilk, Sarka Dankova, Angela Fehr, Silvia Ghirini, Mika Gissler, Romana Haneef, Heidi Lyshol, Emanuele Scafato, Stefanie Seeling, Hanna Tolonen, Thomas Ziese, Irisa Zīle-Velika, Peter W. Achterberg

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Effects of entinostat, quisinostat, and tubastatin-A on alcohol consumption in male high ethanol consuming rats by Sheketha R. Hauser, Sheketha R. Hauser, Laura B. Ferguson, Laura B. Ferguson, Tiebing Liang, Erin E. Jarvis, R. Dayne Mayfield, Richard L. Bell, Richard L. Bell

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Vaping – A Beneficial Alternative to Traditional Cigarettes or an Unexplored Danger? by Paulina Błasiak, Aleksandra Ślusarska, Patryk Mikołajec, Barbara Bilecka, Jolanta Mędyk, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Jakub Wirkijowski, Yauheniya Patarocha, Michał Rogulski, Ruslan Huk

“…Particular concern arises from the unregulated composition of e-liquids, which are gaining popularity among youth, thereby promoting early nicotine addiction and normalizing the use of tobacco products. …”
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Classifying problematic gaming using a latent profile approach based on personality traits in Chinese young adolescent by Jingyue Hao, Zhenjiang Liao, Qiuping Huang, Xinxin Chen, Shuhong Lin, Yongyan Shi, Yifan Li, Yin Tang, Xuhao Wang, Hongxian Shen

“…Conclusion Traits such as low neuroticism and high conscientiousness serve as protective factors against gaming addiction, while being unmarried or an only child provides additional safeguards. …”
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Suicide Behavior in Persons with Intellectual Disability by Joav Merrick, Efrat Merrick, Yona Lunsky, Isack Kandel

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Alcoholism and its Effects: an Approach Based on Health Psychology by Maria de las Mercedes Pretel Olite, Belkis González Aguiar, Anabel Machado Guevara, Odalis Fernández López, Yannelys Toledo Luaces

“…Alcohol consumption is the most important addiction worldwide due to its prevalence and impact. …”
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