Objectives: We sought to determine the main factors related to relapse in patients with substance-related disorders (SRDs) who received methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) using decision tree (DT) analysis. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 4175 patients referred to the 45 MMT centers in Kermanshah provi …
… We sought to evaluate the characteristics and correlates of psychiatric problems in the wives of men with substance-related disorders. Methods: Four-hundred and fifty women whose husbands had substance-related disorders were selected by purposive sampling for inclusion in the study. Results: The prevalence of psychiatr …
Objective: Substance use disorder (SUD)-related emergencies are increasing globally, with cardiotoxicity contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated cardiotoxicity patterns and factors associated with in-hospital mortality among adults with SUD presenting to the emergency department (ED) …
… obacco, and cannabis is prevalent among university students. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of substance misuse among college students in Oman, identifying the most commonly used substances, and reviewing the effect of substance misuse on the students’ performance. Methods: This cross-sectional study was con …
Objectives: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) have been used internationally for enhancing physical appearance and performance despite their significant side effects. We sought to identify the prevalence of AAS use and its different risk factors among gym users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional surve …
Objectives: Substance use disorders have become a major public health problem in Bangladesh. We sought to assess the pattern of substance use and related factors among hospitalized patients. Methods: This was a descriptive study that included 105 patients. All patients who were admitted to a private drug de-addiction c …