A5008503282- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
GlaxoSmithKline (Italy)
2024
University of Chieti-Pescara
2013-2020
University of Hertfordshire
2014-2019
Office of Basic Energy Sciences
2016
University of Bologna
2016
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2016
Creative Research Enterprises (United States)
2016
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are new psychotropic drugs, not scheduled under the International Conventions on Psychotropic Substances, but which may pose a relevant public health threat. In this study, we investigated knowledge and use of NPS in sample Italian youth urban rural areas.Between December 2012 October 2013, administered questionnaire to 3011 healthy subjects (44.7% men; 55.3% women), aged between 16 24 years recruited urban, intermediate areas Italy.Of global sample, 53.3%...
Objective . Comorbidities between psychiatric diseases and consumption of traditional substances abuse (alcohol, cannabis, opioids, cocaine) are common. Nevertheless, there is no data regarding the use novel psychoactive (NPS) in population. The purpose this multicentre survey to investigate a wide variety young sample paired healthy subjects. Methods A questionnaire has been administered, different Italian cities, 206 patients aged 18 26 years 2615 subjects matched for sex, gender, living...
In a society that perpetuates the strive for perfect appearance, fit body has become synonymous with success, but simultaneously hard to achieve. This represents fertile ground development of Exercise Addiction (EA) alongside other disorders, such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). study aims explore diffusion EA in fitness settings United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Hungary and previously unexplored association appearance anxiety, BDD, self-esteem use supplements.A large cross-sectional...
Over the last few years, a wide number of unregulated substances have been marketed on Web and in smart head shops; they are usually advertised as legal alternatives to commonly known drugs defined "smart drugs," "legal highs," "novel psychoactive substances" (NPS). Aim our work is describe use habits distribution NPS population young adults Rome club scene.A self-administered questionnaire was proposed subjects over 18 years age at entrance 5 nightclubs Rome. Socioeconomic characteristics...
Abstract Objective Comorbidities between psychiatric diseases and use of traditional substances abuse are common. Nevertheless, there few data regarding the novel psychoactive (NPS) among patients. Aim this multicentre survey is to investigate consumption a number in young sample. Methods Between December 2013 September 2015, questionnaire was administered 10 Italian care facilities sample 671 patients, aged 18–26 (mean age 22.24; SD 2.87). Results About 8.2% declared have used NPS at least...
To report the results of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies pertaining internet addiction disorder (IAD) in young adults.We conducted a systematic review on PubMed, focusing our attention fMRI involving adult IAD patients, free from any comorbid psychiatric condition. The following search words were used, both alone and combination: fMRI, addiction, dependence, neuroimaging. was April 20(th), 2015 yielded 58 records. Inclusion criteria following: Articles written English,...
Background The diffusion of novel psychoactive substances (NPSs), combined with the ability Internet to act as an online marketplace, has led unprecedented challenges for governments, health agencies, and substance misuse services. Despite increasing research, there is a paucity reliable information available professionals working in field. paper will present pilot results first mobile application (SMAIL) rapid sharing on NPSs among professionals. Methods development SMAIL was divided into 2...
Introduction: Cocaine use disorder (CUD) currently represents a notable public health concern, linked with significant disability, high chances of chronicity, and lack effective pharmacological or psychological treatments. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is supposed to be potential therapeutic option for addictive disorders. Aim this study was evaluate the feasibility rTMS on (1) cocaine craving consumption (2) other comorbid psychiatric symptoms. Methods: Twenty...
Binge drinking represents a major clinical and public health concern. Here, we investigated the prevalence of binge its related consequences, in population young adults. A questionnaire was administered to sample 4275 healthy subjects. In overall sample, percentage drinkers 67.6 per cent; among regular alcohol users, 79.5 cent reported episodes drinking. Among drinkers, several serious consequences were identified (staggering stuttering, amnesia, loss control, aggressiveness, sexual...
Other| January 01, 1980 The Afar Stratoid Series and the magmatic evolution of East African rift system F. Barberi; Barberi Author Univ. Pisa, Ist. mineral. e petrogr., Italy Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar R. Santacroce Bulletin de la Société Géologique France (1980) S7-XXII (6): 891–899. https://doi.org/10.2113/gssgfbull.S7-XXII.6.891 Article history first online: 03 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Manager Share Icon Twitter LinkedIn Tools Get...
We aimed to describe a sample of subjects admitted psychiatric unit after the intake psychoactive substances for recreational purposes.Between June and September 2015, 49 were included. Sociodemographic characteristics psychopathological aspects investigated, urine samples further analysis collected. Three subgroups (cannabinoids, stimulants, depressors users) identified, according structured interview regarding substance use urinalysis.Level aggressiveness was found be significantly higher...
Hikikomori, from the Japanese words 'hiku' (to pull) and 'komoru' withdraw), is a clinical condition in which subject locks himself/herself into his/her own house for more than 6 months. This becoming relevant Japan other Asian countries, with new cases emerging Europe steep increase its incidence.In this article, various psychopathological diagnostic hypothesis different criteria proposed by authors have been analysed compared, paying attention also to studies conducted therapeutic...