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A computer-assisted motivational social network intervention to reduce alcohol, drug and HIV risk behaviors among Housing First residents.

A computer-assisted motivational social network intervention to reduce alcohol, drug and HIV risk behaviors among Housing First residents.

DISCUSSION: Social network health interventions are an innovative approach for reducing future AOD use and HIV risk problems, but little is known about their feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy. The current study develops and pilot-tests a computer-assisted intervention that incorporates social network visualizations and MI techniques to reduce high risk AOD use and HIV behaviors among the fo
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The Oncogenic Functions of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors.

Authors: Zhao Y
Abstract
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are ion channels that are expressed in the cell membrane of all mammalian cells, including cancer cells. Recent findings suggest that nAChRs not only mediate nicotine addiction in the brain but also contribute to the development and progression of cancers directly induced by nicotine and its derived carcinogenic nitrosamin
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Molecular players in the development and maintenance of mesencephalic dopamine systems.

Authors: Burbach JP, Cazorla P, Smidt MP
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Several psychiatric diseases are considered to be neuro-developmental disorders. Amongst these are schizophrenia and autism, in which genetic and environmental components have been indicated. In these disorders intrinsic molecular mechanisms of brain development may be deranged due to genetic predispositions, or modified by external influen
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Relapse to drug and alcohol use: a matter of sensitization.

Authors: Schoffelmeer AN, Vanderschuren LJ, Mulder AH, Jacobs EH, Vries TJ
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Repeated exposure of rats to cocaine, amphetamine, opiates, nicotine and alcohol causes a very long-lasting (months) increase in the behavioral effects of these addictive drugs and drug-associated environmental stimuli (sensitization). This hypersensitivity is associated with persistent changes in the react
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Gabapentin misuse, abuse and diversion: a systematic review

Epidemiological and case report evidence suggests that the anti-epileptic and analgesic medication gabapentin is being misused internationally, with substance abuse populations at special risk for misuse/abuse. Smith, R. V. , Havens, J. R. , and Walsh, S. L. (2016 ) Gabapentin misuse, abuse and diversion: a systematic review . Addiction , doi: 10.1111/add.13324. Center on Drug and Alcohol Researc
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