subject:(Illicit drugs)

University of Namibia

1. Simasiku, BN. Development of a low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs used by motorists in the Khomas region of Namibia .

Degree: 2016, University of Namibia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1682

► In recent years, there has been an increase in fatal road accidents in Namibia claiming many lives each year. Traffic accidents are often related to… (more)

▼ In recent years, there has been an increase in fatal road accidents in Namibia claiming many lives each year. Traffic accidents are often related to the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or psychoactive medicines. A rapid low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) method in combination with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) detection was developed for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs in blood (those used most commonly in Namibia: cocaine, Δ⁹- tetrahydrocannabinol, amphetamine and methamphetamine). Various DLLME parameters were optimised to improve the extraction efficiency of the analytes. The method was successfully applied for the simultaneous determination of the drugs from spiked blood in a single extraction with satisfactory sensitivity, accuracy, repeatability, linearity and recoveries. The limits of detection (LOD) for different drugs varied from 0.00001 to 0.055 μg/mL while the limits of quantification (LOQ) varied from 0.0001 to 0.1 μg/mL. The precision was in a range of 2-10 %. The method was linear in the ranges of 0.00001-10 μg/mL with the correlation coefficient (r2) ranging between 0.998-0.999. The recoveries of the analytes were between 84 and 103 %. The validated method was subsequently successfully applied in the screening of drugs in the blood collected from motorists (samples which were originally collected for blood-alcohol determination). The developed method utilised very low volumes of dispersion and extraction solvents (about 6 and 4 μL respectively) and only 25 μL of blood. Since the DLLME procedure was performed in 300 μL micro-insert GC vials, it was easier to collect the sedimented volume (containing the drugs) formed at the end of the extraction process with a GC injection needle without running the risk of mixing the separated layers. This solution was directly submitted to GC-MS analysis without any need for further treatment, e.g. evaporation and reconstitution, which significantly reduced the extraction time of the method. The method was also successfully automated with an Agilent Sample Prep Workbench 7696A. Due to these advantages, this method lends itself to be used in high throughput routine analysis of drugs and potentially other substances (e.g. of toxicological relevance) in trace amounts of blood.

Subjects/Keywords: Dispersive liquid ; Illicit psychoactive drugs

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Simasiku, B. (2016). Development of a low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs used by motorists in the Khomas region of Namibia . (Thesis). University of Namibia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1682

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Simasiku, BN. “Development of a low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs used by motorists in the Khomas region of Namibia .” 2016. Thesis, University of Namibia. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1682.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Simasiku, BN. “Development of a low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs used by motorists in the Khomas region of Namibia .” 2016. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Simasiku B. Development of a low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs used by motorists in the Khomas region of Namibia . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Namibia; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1682.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Simasiku B. Development of a low volume dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method for the simultaneous determination of illicit psychoactive drugs used by motorists in the Khomas region of Namibia . [Thesis]. University of Namibia; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1682

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Tasmania

2. Lucas, PV. The rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs and the reality of 'partners' experience.

Degree: 2011, University of Tasmania

URL: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/11505/1/Lucas_whole_thesis.pdf

► This research examines the concept of partnerships as it applies to illicit drug policy development and service delivery planning processes in Australia. It poses the… (more)

▼ This research examines the concept of partnerships as it applies to illicit drug policy development and service delivery planning processes in Australia. It poses the question: ‘How does the rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs match the experience of partners?’ The research concludes that, with a few exceptions, the concept of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs is little more than a rhetorical tool used by neoliberal forms of government. The research adopts a theoretical framework of ‘governmentality’ initially developed by Michel Foucault. A governmentality approach identifies the rationalities behind strategies adopted to enhance the productivity of populations, as well as the various ‘technologies’ employed to achieve desired outcomes. Suggestions for augmenting a governmentality approach for better understanding partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs are proposed as part of this research. The methodology comprises two components. The first involves analysis of a range of policy documents relating to illicit drug use to trace the evolution of the concept of partnerships with people who use illicit drugs. The second component involves indepth interviews with members of the ‘drug policy community’, including policy makers, service providers and members of peer-based user advocacy organisations. The perception of those working in these ‘partnerships’ was that this neoliberal concept fell well short of aspirations and expectations. The key factors identified by ‘partners’ that limit the success of this approach are discussed in detail. These include: the impact of a morally conservative dominant discourse of prohibition; the political nature of what counts as ‘evidence’ in policy development and service delivery planning processes; and a lack of institutional support for genuine partnerships with people who use illicit drugs from governments, policy makers and service providers. The research also finds that the theoretical framework of governmentality is a useful analytical tool for understanding the concept of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs. I argue that in order to better understand these partnerships, and the reasons why this enterprise has had only limited success, it is important to incorporate other theoretical perspectives alongside that of governmentality. These include: the ‘political economy of drug user scapegoating’ (Friedman, S. 1998); the medicalisation of substance use (Freund and McGuire 1991; Szasz 1974; White 2002); and the concept of ‘authoritarian liberalism’ (Dean 2002; Hindess 2001).

Subjects/Keywords: illicit drugs; partnerships; sociology; governmentality

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Lucas, P. (2011). The rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs and the reality of 'partners' experience. (Thesis). University of Tasmania. Retrieved from https://eprints.utas.edu.au/11505/1/Lucas_whole_thesis.pdf

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lucas, PV. “The rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs and the reality of 'partners' experience.” 2011. Thesis, University of Tasmania. Accessed March 08, 2021. https://eprints.utas.edu.au/11505/1/Lucas_whole_thesis.pdf.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lucas, PV. “The rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs and the reality of 'partners' experience.” 2011. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lucas P. The rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs and the reality of 'partners' experience. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/11505/1/Lucas_whole_thesis.pdf.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Lucas P. The rhetoric of partnerships involving people who use illicit drugs and the reality of 'partners' experience. [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2011. Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/11505/1/Lucas_whole_thesis.pdf

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Boston University

3. Joseph, James S. Identification of the "legal high"phenylalkylamine analogues: 5-iodo-2 aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) by colorimetric tests and GC-MS.

Degree: 2013, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17134

► Over the past decade, the illicit drug market has experienced an explosion of designer drugs being produced by clandestine laboratories that include modifications of illicit… (more)

▼ Over the past decade, the illicit drug market has experienced an explosion of designer drugs being produced by clandestine laboratories that include modifications of illicit drugs that dominated drug markets for long periods of time (e.g. cathinones and MDMA). These designer drugs, which are commonly known as “legal highs”, are popular due to that fact that they are legally obtainable and not currently controlled. Examples of these include the phenylalkylamine analogues 5-iodo-2-aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedixoy-2-amonindane (MDAI), which have similar biological effects to MDMA. In spite of the unknown risk factors associated with these substances, it is believed that “legal highs” continue to have high levels of interest among recreational users. As such, the potential for abuse is high, and 5-IAI and MDAI are under consideration in numerous jurisdictions for regulation. Many of these novel compounds have never been analyzed previously within a forensic setting. The chemical and physical properties of 5-IAI and MDAI are not fully understood. As a result, the analytical analysis of “legal highs” can be challenging. Color test kits provide a quick screening method for law enforcement officials looking to presumptively identify a substance in the field. The difficulty with this form of analysis is that most of the active ingredients present in “legal highs” are not detected by standard presumptive tests, or the results when the tests are used are ambiguous. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is one of the most utilized analytical instruments in forensic laboratories for the identification of drugs of abuse. However, due to the rapid development and commercialization of “legal highs,” the limited availability of certified reference standards and mass spectral data make the confirmatory analysis of “legal highs” challenging. The primary aims of this research were two-fold. The first was to evaluate selected commercially available Narcotics Analysis Reagent Kits (NARK® II) and color reagent formulations recommended by the National Institute of Justice (Color Tests Reagents/ Kits for Preliminary Identification of Drugs of Abuse) to determine if the phenylalkylamine analogues 5-IAI and MDAI generate a color development. If a color was generated using a particular reagent, further testing was conducted to establish if the observed color would be detectable in the presence of various adulterants. The second aim of this research was to develop a rapid GC-MS method for the detection of 5-IAI and MDAI in contrived multi-component mixtures of selected adulterants. Standard color tests provided consistent results for 5-IAI and MDAI pure samples as well as mixtures with adulterants. 5-IAI produced a light brown color with both the Marquis and the methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) color reagent tests. The Mandelin reagent from the NARK® II test kit produced a greenish brown color and a light green color with the In-House preparations of the same reagent when tested with MDAI. Confirmatory analysis was…

Subjects/Keywords: Illicit drugs; Forensic tests

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Joseph, J. S. (2013). Identification of the "legal high"phenylalkylamine analogues: 5-iodo-2 aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) by colorimetric tests and GC-MS. (Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17134

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Joseph, James S. “Identification of the "legal high"phenylalkylamine analogues: 5-iodo-2 aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) by colorimetric tests and GC-MS.” 2013. Thesis, Boston University. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17134.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Joseph, James S. “Identification of the "legal high"phenylalkylamine analogues: 5-iodo-2 aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) by colorimetric tests and GC-MS.” 2013. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Joseph JS. Identification of the "legal high"phenylalkylamine analogues: 5-iodo-2 aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) by colorimetric tests and GC-MS. [Internet] [Thesis]. Boston University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17134.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Joseph JS. Identification of the "legal high"phenylalkylamine analogues: 5-iodo-2 aminoindane (5-IAI) and 5, 6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) by colorimetric tests and GC-MS. [Thesis]. Boston University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17134

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Victoria University of Wellington

4. Moss-Mason, Lucy. Drugs on the internet: Mapping the terrain of engagement with darknet drug cryptomarkets in New Zealand.

Degree: 2019, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8601

► This thesis explores the experiences of New Zealanders who order illicit drugs from cryptomarkets, with particular attention to their perspectives on New Zealand’s conventional illicit… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Illicit drugs; Cryptomarkets; Darknet

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Moss-Mason, L. (2019). Drugs on the internet: Mapping the terrain of engagement with darknet drug cryptomarkets in New Zealand. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8601

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moss-Mason, Lucy. “Drugs on the internet: Mapping the terrain of engagement with darknet drug cryptomarkets in New Zealand.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8601.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moss-Mason, Lucy. “Drugs on the internet: Mapping the terrain of engagement with darknet drug cryptomarkets in New Zealand.” 2019. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Moss-Mason L. Drugs on the internet: Mapping the terrain of engagement with darknet drug cryptomarkets in New Zealand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8601.

Council of Science Editors:

Moss-Mason L. Drugs on the internet: Mapping the terrain of engagement with darknet drug cryptomarkets in New Zealand. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8601

Oregon State University

5. Chiaia Hernandez, Aurea C. Large volume (1,800 µL) injection HPLC/MS/MS for the quantitative determination of illicit drugs and human urinary biomarkers in municipal wastewater.

Degree: MS, Chemistry, 2008, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9128

► A sensitive, selective, rapid analytical method based on large-volume injection (LVI) liquid chromatography/ tandem mass spectrometry was developed using commercially-available hardware that eliminates the need… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: illicit drugs; Drugs of abuse – Northwest, Pacific

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Chiaia Hernandez, A. C. (2008). Large volume (1,800 µL) injection HPLC/MS/MS for the quantitative determination of illicit drugs and human urinary biomarkers in municipal wastewater. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9128

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chiaia Hernandez, Aurea C. “Large volume (1,800 µL) injection HPLC/MS/MS for the quantitative determination of illicit drugs and human urinary biomarkers in municipal wastewater.” 2008. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9128.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chiaia Hernandez, Aurea C. “Large volume (1,800 µL) injection HPLC/MS/MS for the quantitative determination of illicit drugs and human urinary biomarkers in municipal wastewater.” 2008. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Chiaia Hernandez AC. Large volume (1,800 µL) injection HPLC/MS/MS for the quantitative determination of illicit drugs and human urinary biomarkers in municipal wastewater. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2008. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9128.

Council of Science Editors:

Chiaia Hernandez AC. Large volume (1,800 µL) injection HPLC/MS/MS for the quantitative determination of illicit drugs and human urinary biomarkers in municipal wastewater. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9128

6. Solanki, Jay. Harm Reduction is a Social Movement.

Degree: 2019, University of Waterloo

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15050

► Harm reduction is a label given to a suite of health and social service practices that seek to mitigate the harm associated with illicit drug… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: harm reduction; social movements; illicit drugs

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Solanki, J. (2019). Harm Reduction is a Social Movement. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15050

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Solanki, Jay. “Harm Reduction is a Social Movement.” 2019. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15050.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Solanki, Jay. “Harm Reduction is a Social Movement.” 2019. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Solanki J. Harm Reduction is a Social Movement. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15050.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Solanki J. Harm Reduction is a Social Movement. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15050

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Newcastle

7. Govindarasu, Pandian. Illicit drugs: environmental occurrence, fate and toxicity.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Newcastle

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1316873

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Illicit drugs are those compounds whose non-medical use is prohibited by international legislation and mainly belong to the… (more)

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Illicit drugs are those compounds whose non-medical use is prohibited by international legislation and mainly belong to the classes of opiates, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines and ecstasy-group substances (UNODC, 2007; Hall et al., 2008). These chemicals have been proven to be toxic to humans and animals in that they cause numerous and potentially precarious side effects. Reports on illicit drugs and their metabolites ending up in the environment have been increasing worldwide. These problems occur mainly due to human consumption and also disposal into sewage networks by the illegal manufacturesrs. Although, the reported environmental concentrations of illicit drugs are low, their potent pharmacological properties and the mixing of illicit drugs along with similar compounds in soil and water could be toxic to non-target organisms and pose a risk to human health. The data available on the environmental occurrence and distribution pattern of illicit drugs in Australia (i.e. South Australia), fate in soil and water and ecotoxicity on aquatic and terrestrial biota are limited given that previously published research has focused mainly only on sewage epidemiology and human health. This thesis focuses on the: (a) occurrence and distribution pattern of illicit drugs and their metabolites in South Australian wastewater (influent and effluent), surface waters, sewage sludge and sediments; (b) fate of illicit drugs in soils; and (c) toxicity of illicit drugs and their metabolites to biota including daphnia, duckweed, and earthworms. The occurrence and distribution patterns of illicit drugs and their metabolites in specific regions of South Australian wastewater, sewage sludge, surface waters and sediments were investigated. Results indicated that 3 out of 6 illicit drugs were found to be present in wastewaters were at concentrations ranging from 12 to 1670 ng L^-1. Methamphetamine (MAP) was the only test compound detected in sewage sludge (2 µg kg^-1 dry samples). In surface waters MAP, 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and benzoylecgonine (BE) were recorded in 4 out of 20 test locations with a concentration of 5 to 11 ng L^-1. Hence, water from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) could be the primary source of illicit compounds contaminating the environment. Although the environmental concentrations of these contaminants are low, their impact on aquatic organisms and risk to human health cannot be overlooked. The sorption and desorption patterns of MAP and MDMA (alone and as mixture) were determined in three different soils using batch equilibration experiments. MAP and MDMA reached equilibration within 12 h with initial rapid uptake and then gradually reached equilibrium. Sorption data were analysed employing the Langmuir and Freundlich models, and the results showed that the Freundlich model is the best fit and described the sorption process of MAP and MDMA (alone and as mixture) in three test soils. Sorption of the illicit drugs in…

Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Science & Information Technology, Global Centre for Envoronmental Remediation.

Subjects/Keywords: environment; soil; water; toxicity; illicit drugs

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Govindarasu, P. (2016). Illicit drugs: environmental occurrence, fate and toxicity. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1316873

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Govindarasu, Pandian. “Illicit drugs: environmental occurrence, fate and toxicity.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Newcastle. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1316873.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Govindarasu, Pandian. “Illicit drugs: environmental occurrence, fate and toxicity.” 2016. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Govindarasu P. Illicit drugs: environmental occurrence, fate and toxicity. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1316873.

Council of Science Editors:

Govindarasu P. Illicit drugs: environmental occurrence, fate and toxicity. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1316873

University of Illinois – Chicago

8. Turney, Casey. Creating an Aqueous Precipitation and Crystal Table for Microcrystal Tests of Common Illicit Drugs.

Degree: 2017, University of Illinois – Chicago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22178

► When it comes to preliminary testing in forensic science laboratories, a method that is simple, fast, reliable, inexpensive, and non-destructive is desirable. Most methods only… (more)

▼ When it comes to preliminary testing in forensic science laboratories, a method that is simple, fast, reliable, inexpensive, and non-destructive is desirable. Most methods only fulfill a few of these requests or require complex instrumentation. Microcrystal tests not only meet these requirements, but they also only need a polarized light microscope (which most forensic science laboratories already own). It provides an easy way to test for commonly abused drugs that are found in many different forms. To help make microcrystal test methods more accessible, McCrone Research Institute published “A Modern Compendium of Microcrystal Tests” which provides thirty-four different methods to test for twenty-one drugs. The methods in this compendium had never been cross checked with every drug so it was not known if the crystals were truly unique. This led to a need to test every method with every drug in the compendium. After the completion of testing, the data generated was used to create an aqueous precipitation and crystal table. At first glance this table showed that not every crystal cited in the compendium was unique to a specific drug. By observing all the optical properties that can be obtained by using a polarized light microscope however, the crystals formed by different drugs were still distinguishable from one another for most of the methods. The methods using picric acid to test for methylphenidate and dilituric acid to test for pseudoephedrine were shown to produce indistinguishable crystals for multiple drugs when using fast and reliable methods. More complex testing allows for an identification, but this would go against the point of using a microcrystal test as a preliminary means of identification. Looking at the aqueous precipitation and crystal table, thirty-two of the thirty-four methods produced unique crystals and some combination of these methods still allows for an identification of all twenty-one drugs. The aqueous precipitation and crystal table also proves to be a great identification tool for use in testing. Advisors/Committee Members: Larsen, Albert K (advisor), Hall, Ashley (committee member), King, Meggan (committee member), Schlemmer , Raymond F (committee member), Larsen, Albert K (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: Microcrystal Tests; Illicit Drugs; McCrone Research Institute

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Turney, C. (2017). Creating an Aqueous Precipitation and Crystal Table for Microcrystal Tests of Common Illicit Drugs. (Thesis). University of Illinois – Chicago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22178

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Turney, Casey. “Creating an Aqueous Precipitation and Crystal Table for Microcrystal Tests of Common Illicit Drugs.” 2017. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22178.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Turney, Casey. “Creating an Aqueous Precipitation and Crystal Table for Microcrystal Tests of Common Illicit Drugs.” 2017. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Turney C. Creating an Aqueous Precipitation and Crystal Table for Microcrystal Tests of Common Illicit Drugs. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22178.

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Council of Science Editors:

Turney C. Creating an Aqueous Precipitation and Crystal Table for Microcrystal Tests of Common Illicit Drugs. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22178

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9. Gstrein, Vanessa. The challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy in Australia and Canada : a comparative exploration of policy transfer.

Degree: PhD, 2019, Ulster University

URL: https://ulster.pure.elsevier.com/en/studentTheses/ea06920c-a532-4657-9eac-e7a71b94d961 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.793767

► The development of government policy to respond to the use and impact of illicit drugs is marked by controversy and the contestation of ideas. The… (more)

▼ The development of government policy to respond to the use and impact of illicit drugs is marked by controversy and the contestation of ideas. The aim of this thesis is to understand why some policy ideas succeed and others fail by exploring the challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy. Drug consumption rooms are government-sanctioned facilities that allow drug users to legally consume illicit substances under supervision to reduce the harms associated with drug use. Formal evaluations attested to their success as public health interventions, yet the body of evidence supporting their effectiveness has not resulted in the interventions becoming mainstream policy. The focus of this thesis is the challenges and barriers to the replication of policy both nationally and sub-nationally in Australia and Canada. The research applies a multiple case study methodology which combines documentary analysis and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with key informants, focused on four cities in the two countries. Through the theoretical lens of policy transfer, this thesis identifies the different sources of policy change which have constrained or facilitated the replication of policy. Comparative analysis undertaken of successful and failed policy diffusion in the case study sites demonstrates the interactions between the structures of the state, ideas and agents. The thesis finds there is a tendency towards conservatism within institutional structures which constrains policy learning. The dominant ideology of drug prohibition and other ideational factors such as stigma serve to inhibit change. Crisis and civil disobedience are the two factors found to be significant where change has occurred. The actions of civil society challenge institutional power from the bottom up; a factor inadequately captured by the policy transfer framework with its focus on top down change. Following an appraisal of the framework, a modification is suggested to include civil society as a fifth source of policy change.

Subjects/Keywords: Illicit drugs; Supervised injecting facilities; Harm reduction

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APA (6^th Edition):

Gstrein, V. (2019). The challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy in Australia and Canada : a comparative exploration of policy transfer. (Doctoral Dissertation). Ulster University. Retrieved from https://ulster.pure.elsevier.com/en/studentTheses/ea06920c-a532-4657-9eac-e7a71b94d961 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.793767

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gstrein, Vanessa. “The challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy in Australia and Canada : a comparative exploration of policy transfer.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Ulster University. Accessed March 08, 2021. https://ulster.pure.elsevier.com/en/studentTheses/ea06920c-a532-4657-9eac-e7a71b94d961 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.793767.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gstrein, Vanessa. “The challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy in Australia and Canada : a comparative exploration of policy transfer.” 2019. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gstrein V. The challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy in Australia and Canada : a comparative exploration of policy transfer. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Ulster University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: https://ulster.pure.elsevier.com/en/studentTheses/ea06920c-a532-4657-9eac-e7a71b94d961 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.793767.

Council of Science Editors:

Gstrein V. The challenges of replicating drug consumption room policy in Australia and Canada : a comparative exploration of policy transfer. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Ulster University; 2019. Available from: https://ulster.pure.elsevier.com/en/studentTheses/ea06920c-a532-4657-9eac-e7a71b94d961 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.793767

NSYSU

10. Moh, Yun-chih. Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in Gaoping area of Taiwan.

Degree: Master, Marine Environment and Engineering, 2015, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0808115-163004

► The occurrence and fate of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in surface water (dissolved phase and suspended particles) and sediments were… (more)

▼ The occurrence and fate of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in surface water (dissolved phase and suspended particles) and sediments were investigated in Gaoping River, Linbian River, and Wangsha Steam from Gao-ping area of Taiwan. Samples were collected in June 2011, August 2011, November 2012, and January 2013. Samples were analyzed by solid phase extraction (SPE) and high performance liquid-chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) to determine 21 PPCPs and 9 illicit drugs. The highest concentration of PPCPs and illicit drugs in dissolved phase was caffeine (716 ng/L), and the most frequently detected compound was ketoprofen (100 %). The highest concentration of PPCPs and illicit drugs in suspended particle samples was galaxolide (218 ng/g), and four compounds (acetaminophen, ketoprofen, ampicillin, and galaxolide) were detected in all suspended particle samples. For sediments samples, the highest concentration was tonalide (33.3 ng/g), and five compounds (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, ampicillin, and tonalide) were detected in all sediment samples. Among six categories of PPCPs, antibiotics, other pharmaceuticals, and caffeine were the predominant categories in dissolved phase, while personal care products and analgesics were the predominant categories both in suspended particle and sediment. The distributions coefficients value (Kd) varied from 1.84 mL/g for benzophenone-4 to 6595 mL/g for tonalide, and the Kd,ss value were generally higher than Kd,sed. In general, log Koc values in this study were lower than those reported in the literatures. Results from principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that the concentrations of PPCPs and illicit drugs in dissolved phase and sediment in Linbian River and Wangsha Stream might be affected by visitor population in August, and therefore, higher concentrations could be found in wet season. Correlations analysis showed a significant positive correlation between concentrations of tonalide and galaxolide in suspended particle and TOC. Total PPCPs concentrations in sediments showed a significant negative correlation with median particle size. The results of RQ in this study ranged from 10-6 to 9.12 and showed that five compounds (diclofenac, codeine, sulfamethoxazole, ampicillin, and erythromycin-H2O) might pose at least a low risk (RQ>0.01) to aquatic organisms in this study. Sulfamethoxazole and erythromycin-H2O pose a higher risk at GP1, GP2, GP3, L1, and L2, indicating that adverse effects may occur in these sites. Additional studies of on-site toxicological data are necessary to clarify potential adverse effects in this study area. Advisors/Committee Members: Fung-Chi Ko (chair), Chon-Lin Lee (committee member), Chi-Chuan Kan (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: emerging contaminants; PPCPs; illicit drugs; distribution coefficients; risk quotients

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APA (6^th Edition):

Moh, Y. (2015). Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in Gaoping area of Taiwan. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0808115-163004

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moh, Yun-chih. “Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in Gaoping area of Taiwan.” 2015. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0808115-163004.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moh, Yun-chih. “Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in Gaoping area of Taiwan.” 2015. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Moh Y. Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in Gaoping area of Taiwan. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0808115-163004.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Moh Y. Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in Gaoping area of Taiwan. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2015. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0808115-163004

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

NSYSU

11. Jiang, Jheng-Jie. Characterizing the behavior and source contribution of emerging contaminants in the riverine and marine environment across Taiwan.

Degree: PhD, Marine Environment and Engineering, 2015, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0109115-223925

► Pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and illicit drugs referred to as emerging contaminants (ECs) have recently been detected in the aquatic environment and may have… (more)

▼ Pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and illicit drugs referred to as emerging contaminants (ECs) have recently been detected in the aquatic environment and may have adverse human healthy effects. A clear picture of EC contamination in the marine and riverine environment of Taiwan is needed to gain insight for research and regulatory needs (e.g. monitoring, control and management). In first part of this thesis, the sources, distribution, and risk presented by ECs in coastal waters off southwestern Taiwan were estimated. The median concentrations for the detected 13 ECs ranged from 1.47 ng/L to 156 ng/L. Spatial variation in concentration of the 13 ECs suggests discharge into coastal waters via ocean outfall pipes and rivers. Codeine and ampicillin have significant pollution risk quotients (RQ >1), indicating potentially high risk to aquatic organisms in coastal waters. In second part, the origin, temporal magnitudes, potential risks and mass inputs of ECs were investigated in the youth festival as we refer to Spring Scream, a large-scale pop music festival, which is notorious for the problems of drug abuse and addiction. Sampling strategy was designed to characterize EC behavior in different stages (before and after the youth festival), based on multivariate data analysis to explore the contributions of contaminants from normal condition to the youth festival. Seasonal variations were observed, with the highest concentrations in April (Spring Scream) and the lowest in October (off-season). Principal component analysis (PCA) and weekly patterns provide a perspective in assessing the touristic impacts and address the dramatic changes in visitor population and drug consumption. The highest mass loads discharged into the aquatic ecosystem corresponded to illicit drugs/controlled substances such as ketamine and MDMA, indicating the high consumption of ecstasy during Spring Scream. On the other hand, this study developed a methodology based on multivariate data analysis for characterizing potential source contributions of ECs detected in 26 river water samples across multi-scape regions in Kaohsiung during dry and wet seasons. Based on this methodology, we unveil an approach toward potential source contributions of ECs, a concept we refer to as the âPharmaco-signature.â Exploratory analysis of data points has been carried out by unsupervised pattern recognition (hierarchical cluster analysis, HCA) and receptor model (principal component analysis-multiple linear regression, PCA-MLR) in an attempt to demonstrate significant source contributions of ECs in different land-use zone. PCA-MLR identified that 58.9% of the mean summed ECs were contributed by domestic impact, 9.7% by antibiotics application, and 31.4% by drug abuse in Kaohsiung. Finally, to make an application to the pharmaco-signature on characterizing the source contributions of ECs in aquatic environments, we collected water samples from the water systems in two megacities. We could successfully infer that the source percentage contributions were 62.2% for… Advisors/Committee Members: Wei-Hsien Wang (chair), Jen-Fon Jen (chair), Chon-Lin Lee (committee member), Huey-Ing Chen (chair), Pei-Hsin Chou (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: emerging contaminants; pharmaceuticals; illicit drugs; source apportionment; receptor model

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APA (6^th Edition):

Jiang, J. (2015). Characterizing the behavior and source contribution of emerging contaminants in the riverine and marine environment across Taiwan. (Doctoral Dissertation). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0109115-223925

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jiang, Jheng-Jie. “Characterizing the behavior and source contribution of emerging contaminants in the riverine and marine environment across Taiwan.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, NSYSU. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0109115-223925.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jiang, Jheng-Jie. “Characterizing the behavior and source contribution of emerging contaminants in the riverine and marine environment across Taiwan.” 2015. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Jiang J. Characterizing the behavior and source contribution of emerging contaminants in the riverine and marine environment across Taiwan. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. NSYSU; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0109115-223925.

Council of Science Editors:

Jiang J. Characterizing the behavior and source contribution of emerging contaminants in the riverine and marine environment across Taiwan. [Doctoral Dissertation]. NSYSU; 2015. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0109115-223925

Universidade de Brasília

12. Márcia Cardoso Rodrigues Souza. Prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre os escolares do Distrito Federal, Brasil.

Degree: 2009, Universidade de Brasília

URL: http://bdtd.bce.unb.br/tedesimplificado/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=6261

► Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre escolares, do ensino fundamental e médio, do Distrito Federal,… (more)

▼ Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre escolares, do ensino fundamental e médio, do Distrito Federal, Brasil. Métodos: Feito um estudo epidemiológico, de delineamento transversal, tendo como população de referência escolares do Distrito Federal (DF). Foram aplicados 2682 questionários, de auto-preenchimento, em alunos do ensino fundamental (5 a 8 série) e do ensino médio (1 a 3 série) em escolas da rede pública e particular. A distribuição foi proporcional, por rede pública e particular, entre as cidades representantes de cada grupo econômico. No total ficamos com 2661 questionários válidos, com a perda de 0,8%. A análise dos dados foi feita com alunos na faixa etária dos 9 aos 19 anos Para a análise estatística foram utilizados: média e desvio padrão (DP), razão de prevalência (RP) e o teste do qui-quadrado. Resultados: A prevalência do tabagismo entre escolares do Distrito Federal foi de 10,5%, sendo observada a associação entre o tabagismo da mãe com a dos escolares de uma forma geral (p <0,05, OR = 1,47 e IC95%: 1,11 1,95) e com o tabagismo da filha (p <0,05, OR = 1,52 e IC95%: 1,05 2,21). Também foi observada a associação do tabagismo de outro adulto fumante em casa com o tabagismo dos escolares, tanto de uma forma geral (p <0,05, OR = 1,68 e IC95%: 1,29 -2,19) quanto por gênero masculino (p <0,05, OR = 1,82 e IC 95%: 1,23 2,71) e feminino (p <0,05, OR = 1,63 e IC95%: 1,14 2,32). Outro dado encontrado foi a associação do tabagismo com o uso de álcool (p <0,05, OR =12,36 e IC95%: 9,17 16,66) e drogas ilícitas (p <0,05, OR = 16,96 e IC95%: 11,12 25,87). Conclusão: A prevalência do tabagismo no Distrito Federal está diminuindo entre os escolares e entre os gêneros. Existe associação do tabagismo da mãe com o tabagismo da filha, e o tabagismo de outro adulto no domicílio com o tabagismo dos escolares. Também encontramos a associação do tabagismo com o uso de álcool e drogas ilícitas. Advisors/Committee Members: Carlos Eduardo Ventura Gaio dos Santos, José Miguel Chatkin, Maria Luisa Brangeli Maia Felizola, César Augusto Melo e Silva, Carlos Alberto de Assis Viegas.

Subjects/Keywords: tabagismo; adolescentes; álcool; MEDICINA; adolescents; illicit drugs; drogas ilícitas; smoking; alcohol

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APA (6^th Edition):

Souza, M. C. R. (2009). Prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre os escolares do Distrito Federal, Brasil. (Thesis). Universidade de Brasília. Retrieved from http://bdtd.bce.unb.br/tedesimplificado/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=6261

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Souza, Márcia Cardoso Rodrigues. “Prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre os escolares do Distrito Federal, Brasil.” 2009. Thesis, Universidade de Brasília. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://bdtd.bce.unb.br/tedesimplificado/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=6261.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Souza, Márcia Cardoso Rodrigues. “Prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre os escolares do Distrito Federal, Brasil.” 2009. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Souza MCR. Prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre os escolares do Distrito Federal, Brasil. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade de Brasília; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://bdtd.bce.unb.br/tedesimplificado/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=6261.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Souza MCR. Prevalência do tabagismo e sua associação com o uso de outras drogas entre os escolares do Distrito Federal, Brasil. [Thesis]. Universidade de Brasília; 2009. Available from: http://bdtd.bce.unb.br/tedesimplificado/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=6261

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of South Africa

13. Chibaya, Gwarega. Illicit drug use by secondary school learners in Windhoek, Namibia .

Degree: 2016, University of South Africa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20691

► The purpose of this qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual study is to explore and describe the perception of secondary school learners regarding the use of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Secondary school learners; Illicit drugs; Caregivers; Teachers; Strategies

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APA (6^th Edition):

Chibaya, G. (2016). Illicit drug use by secondary school learners in Windhoek, Namibia . (Masters Thesis). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20691

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chibaya, Gwarega. “Illicit drug use by secondary school learners in Windhoek, Namibia .” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of South Africa. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20691.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chibaya, Gwarega. “Illicit drug use by secondary school learners in Windhoek, Namibia .” 2016. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Chibaya G. Illicit drug use by secondary school learners in Windhoek, Namibia . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of South Africa; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20691.

Council of Science Editors:

Chibaya G. Illicit drug use by secondary school learners in Windhoek, Namibia . [Masters Thesis]. University of South Africa; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20691

14. Pereira, Carlos Victor Montefusco. Assessment of neuronal cytotoxicity of JWH-073 and JWH-250.

Degree: 2014, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

URL: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:comum.rcaap.pt:10400.26/6715

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Dissertação de Erasmus Mundus para obtenção do grau de mestre em Técnicas Laboratoriais Forenses

Synthetic cannabinoids from marijuana herbal blends like ‘Spice’ and ‘K2’ are… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Synthetic cannabinoids; Forensic toxicology; Illicit drugs; Napthtoylindoles; Phenylacetylindoles; Marijuana

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APA (6^th Edition):

Pereira, C. V. M. (2014). Assessment of neuronal cytotoxicity of JWH-073 and JWH-250. (Thesis). Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz. Retrieved from https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:comum.rcaap.pt:10400.26/6715

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pereira, Carlos Victor Montefusco. “Assessment of neuronal cytotoxicity of JWH-073 and JWH-250.” 2014. Thesis, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz. Accessed March 08, 2021. https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:comum.rcaap.pt:10400.26/6715.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pereira, Carlos Victor Montefusco. “Assessment of neuronal cytotoxicity of JWH-073 and JWH-250.” 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Pereira CVM. Assessment of neuronal cytotoxicity of JWH-073 and JWH-250. [Internet] [Thesis]. Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:comum.rcaap.pt:10400.26/6715.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Pereira CVM. Assessment of neuronal cytotoxicity of JWH-073 and JWH-250. [Thesis]. Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz; 2014. Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:comum.rcaap.pt:10400.26/6715

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Ottawa

15. Zhang, Kelly. 'No easy fix': The Supervised Injection Site Debate in Canada .

Degree: 2014, University of Ottawa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31789

► Supervised injection sites (SISs) have become subject to much political and social controversy in Canada since the late 1990s. Since the implementation of North America’s… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Supervised injection site; Illicit drugs; Insite; Politicization; Claims-making; Drug policy

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APA (6^th Edition):

Zhang, K. (2014). 'No easy fix': The Supervised Injection Site Debate in Canada . (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31789

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zhang, Kelly. “'No easy fix': The Supervised Injection Site Debate in Canada .” 2014. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31789.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zhang, Kelly. “'No easy fix': The Supervised Injection Site Debate in Canada .” 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Zhang K. 'No easy fix': The Supervised Injection Site Debate in Canada . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31789.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Zhang K. 'No easy fix': The Supervised Injection Site Debate in Canada . [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31789

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Toronto

16. Delano, Kaitlyn E. Utilizing Biomarkers to Assess Prevalence and Trends of Substance Use During Pregnancy in Canada.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Toronto

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/70928

► Substance use during pregnancy is associated with numerous risks to both mother and fetus. Studies of the prevalence and trends of substance use during pregnancy… (more)

▼ Substance use during pregnancy is associated with numerous risks to both mother and fetus. Studies of the prevalence and trends of substance use during pregnancy have predominantly relied on maternal self-report, which is known to be unreliable and inaccurate. The emerging use of biomarkers has presented researchers and clinicians with the opportunity to assess this complex matter in a more objective and reliable manner. The overall objective of the research described in this thesis is to utilize biomarkers to assess prevalence rates and trends of substance use during pregnancy in Canada. This objective was addressed through three studies focusing on distinct populations. The first study focuses on a highly specific population of methadone-using pregnant women involved in social services, and found that rates of polydrug use (specifically opioid use) were similar to a negative control group, with approximately half of individuals continuing to use additional opioids during pregnancy. The second study highlights a routine urine drug screen program within the obstetric unit of a regional hospital; we conclude that the prevalence of substance use in this population is close to three times the national average, and that drug use during pregnancy is associated with more maternal and neonatal complications. Lastly, the third study aims to estimate the prevalence of heavy fetal alcohol exposure through the analysis of fatty acid ethyl esters in meconium samples collected nationwide, and reveals that the prevalence ranges between 1.16 and 2.40%, the equivalent of at least 1,800 new cases of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Canada each year. Overall, this research provides new insights into the prevalence and trends of substance use during pregnancy, and aims to guide future public education initiatives and highlight the continuing need for more effective, accessible treatment options for pregnant women who struggle with substance use. Advisors/Committee Members: Ito, Shinya, Pharmacology.

Subjects/Keywords: Alcohol; Biomarkers; Epidemiology; Illicit Drugs; Pregnancy; Substance Use; 0419

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Delano, K. E. (2015). Utilizing Biomarkers to Assess Prevalence and Trends of Substance Use During Pregnancy in Canada. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Toronto. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1807/70928

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Delano, Kaitlyn E. “Utilizing Biomarkers to Assess Prevalence and Trends of Substance Use During Pregnancy in Canada.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Toronto. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/70928.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Delano, Kaitlyn E. “Utilizing Biomarkers to Assess Prevalence and Trends of Substance Use During Pregnancy in Canada.” 2015. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Delano KE. Utilizing Biomarkers to Assess Prevalence and Trends of Substance Use During Pregnancy in Canada. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Toronto; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/70928.

Council of Science Editors:

Delano KE. Utilizing Biomarkers to Assess Prevalence and Trends of Substance Use During Pregnancy in Canada. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Toronto; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/70928

University of Arizona

17. Khan, Shahida. Traumatically Injured Patients with Positive Toxicology Screening and Ability to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation .

Degree: 2017, University of Arizona

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/623023

► Background: The adverse effects of mechanical ventilation (MV) are a major health concern associated with poor outcomes and economic burden. Some populations, such as those… (more)

▼ Background: The adverse effects of mechanical ventilation (MV) are a major health concern associated with poor outcomes and economic burden. Some populations, such as those requiring more than one attempt at the gradual removal of MV (weaning), are at risk for longer duration of MV and associated complications. Traumatically injured patients have a higher prevalence of positive illicit drug toxicology then the general population. The traumatically injured, positive for illicit drugs who requires MV, may experience the sequelae of withdrawal syndrome and violate the thresholds that allow weaning, leading to longer durations MV. Methods: A retrospective descriptive analysis of a convenience sample of 52 adult trauma patients from SJHMC admitted between January 1 to December 31, 2014 who presented positive for illicit drugs and required mechanical ventilation. This sample was analyzed to: 1) describe the characteristics of this specific sample, 2) determine the prevalence of a difficult-to-wean subsample, 3) describe the characteristics of this sample during weaning attempts, and 4) determine if the existing weaning protocol necessitates amending. Results: Samples ability to wean; 78.8% (n=41) simple weaning; 15.38% (n=8) difficult weaning; and 5.77% (n=3) prolonged. Zero cases of adverse effects of MV or withdrawal syndrome detected. There was no correlation between stimulant and/or depressant and ability to wean (p=0.662). There was no relationship between injury severity score (ISS) and weaning group (p=0.762). Characteristics identified included; male to female ratio 4:1 and majority with ISS score>24. Variables within weaning protocol were missing 25-84% of data. Conclusion: The ability to wean MV in this sample is similar to what is reported in the general population, suggesting that they are not at risk for difficult weaning or prolonged MV. This sample’s majority was comprised of more traumatically complex, young males than found in the general trauma population. Investigators were unable to analyze or amend the current protocol because of the large amounts of missing data indicating possible gaps in adherence and/or documentation. To our knowledge, this is the first project that describes ability to wean in the traumatically injured positive for illicit drug. Advisors/Committee Members: Rigney, Theodore S (advisor), Rigney, Theodore S. (committeemember), Gallek, Matthew J. (committeemember), Torabi, Sarah A. (committeemember).

Subjects/Keywords: Mechanical ventilation; Positive toxicology; Traumatically injured; Weaning; Weaning ability; Illicit drugs

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APA (6^th Edition):

Khan, S. (2017). Traumatically Injured Patients with Positive Toxicology Screening and Ability to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation . (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Arizona. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10150/623023

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Khan, Shahida. “Traumatically Injured Patients with Positive Toxicology Screening and Ability to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation .” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Arizona. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/623023.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Khan, Shahida. “Traumatically Injured Patients with Positive Toxicology Screening and Ability to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation .” 2017. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Khan S. Traumatically Injured Patients with Positive Toxicology Screening and Ability to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation . [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Arizona; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/623023.

Council of Science Editors:

Khan S. Traumatically Injured Patients with Positive Toxicology Screening and Ability to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation . [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Arizona; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/623023

Duquesne University

18. Wagner, Rebecca. Novel Sample Preparation and TOF-MS Analysis of Environmental and Toxicological Analytes Using EPA Method 6800.

Degree: PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2011, Duquesne University

URL: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1324

► The quantitative analysis of environmental and toxicological samples must be reliable, rapid, and in some cases field portable. In the United States, the employment of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Glyphosate; Illicit drugs; Nerve agents; Solid phase extraction; TOF-MS

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Wagner, R. (2011). Novel Sample Preparation and TOF-MS Analysis of Environmental and Toxicological Analytes Using EPA Method 6800. (Doctoral Dissertation). Duquesne University. Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1324

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wagner, Rebecca. “Novel Sample Preparation and TOF-MS Analysis of Environmental and Toxicological Analytes Using EPA Method 6800.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Duquesne University. Accessed March 08, 2021. https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1324.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wagner, Rebecca. “Novel Sample Preparation and TOF-MS Analysis of Environmental and Toxicological Analytes Using EPA Method 6800.” 2011. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Wagner R. Novel Sample Preparation and TOF-MS Analysis of Environmental and Toxicological Analytes Using EPA Method 6800. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Duquesne University; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1324.

Council of Science Editors:

Wagner R. Novel Sample Preparation and TOF-MS Analysis of Environmental and Toxicological Analytes Using EPA Method 6800. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Duquesne University; 2011. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1324

University of North Texas

19. McBride, Ethan. Utilizing Rapid Mass Spectrometry Techniques to Profile Illicit Drugs from Start to Finish.

Degree: 2018, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248455/

► The increasingly complex world of illicit chemistry has created a need for rapid, selective means of determining the threat posed by new drugs as they… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: illicit drugs; Chemistry, Analytical; mass spectrometry; organic synthesis; impurity profiling

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McBride, E. (2018). Utilizing Rapid Mass Spectrometry Techniques to Profile Illicit Drugs from Start to Finish. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248455/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McBride, Ethan. “Utilizing Rapid Mass Spectrometry Techniques to Profile Illicit Drugs from Start to Finish.” 2018. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed March 08, 2021. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248455/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McBride, Ethan. “Utilizing Rapid Mass Spectrometry Techniques to Profile Illicit Drugs from Start to Finish.” 2018. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

McBride E. Utilizing Rapid Mass Spectrometry Techniques to Profile Illicit Drugs from Start to Finish. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248455/.

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Council of Science Editors:

McBride E. Utilizing Rapid Mass Spectrometry Techniques to Profile Illicit Drugs from Start to Finish. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2018. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248455/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of South Africa

20. Van Heerden, Anjelee. Drug trafficking : the use of South African drug mules in crossborder smuggling .

Degree: 2014, University of South Africa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19039

► This study was conducted in order to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon of drug trafficking with specific reference as to how South African… (more)

▼ This study was conducted in order to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon of drug trafficking with specific reference as to how South African drug mules are used in crossborder drug smuggling. Through media analysis, semi-structured interviews with drug trafficking experts and a literature study the researcher was able to make findings and recommendations as per the objectives of the study. The objectives of the study included examining how drug mules smuggle drugs across South African borders; what role drug mules play in drug trafficking syndicates and the motivations and reasons why South Africans are increasingly being recruited as drug mules. The researcher also attempted to determine the nature and extent of the drug demand supply in and to South Africa. By making the deduction that drug demand and drug supply are interrelated the researcher was ultimately able to conclude that drug mules will continue to engage in drug smuggling as long as there is a demand for drugs and readily available drug supply routes to and from a county. From the media reports analysed cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin were the drugs most smuggled by South African drug mules. It is also clear from the media reports that cocaine and methamphetamine are smuggled in the largest quantities by South African drug mules. The quantities of heroin found in the possession of South African drug mules were insignificantly small. This contradicts treatment centre data analysed that indicated heroin and methamphetamine users were almost double in numbers in comparison to cocaine users being treated at centres. Most South African drug mules are used to smuggle drugs to the cocaine markets in Europe and South Africa; the cannabis/marijuana (herb) market in Europe; the cannabis (resin) hashish market in Canada and the United States of America; the crystal methamphetamine market in the Far East (largely Japan and Korea) and the heroin market in South Africa. Using criminology theories as a basis, the researcher attempted to describe why people are vulnerable to being recruited as drug mules. Findings concluded that structural factors such as poverty and unemployment and substance abuse-related problems, particularly in marginalised and disadvantaged communities, all contribute to South Africans becoming drug mules. Recommendations by the researcher focused on identifying specific vulnerabilities associated with drug mule recruiting and its consideration in legislation relating to drug trafficking in South Africa. The recommendations focus on the specific prosecution of drug abusers, drug mules, drug distributors and drug mule recruiters. Lastly it is projected by the researcher that the drug demand in South Africa will continue to increase if the drug supply routes and drug smuggling operations by syndicates are not addressed more firmly Advisors/Committee Members: Minnaar, A. de V. (Anthony de V.) (advisor), Morrison, C. J (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS); Drug mule or courier; Drug producing country; Drug destination country; Drug demand; Drug supply; Drug trafficking; Home-grown drugs; Illicit drugs; Illicit smuggling; Illicit trade; Illicit trafficking; Modus operandi; Narco-corruption; Organised crime syndicate; Situation report; Social media group; Transit country

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Van Heerden, A. (2014). Drug trafficking : the use of South African drug mules in crossborder smuggling . (Masters Thesis). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19039

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Van Heerden, Anjelee. “Drug trafficking : the use of South African drug mules in crossborder smuggling .” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of South Africa. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19039.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Van Heerden, Anjelee. “Drug trafficking : the use of South African drug mules in crossborder smuggling .” 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Van Heerden A. Drug trafficking : the use of South African drug mules in crossborder smuggling . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of South Africa; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19039.

Council of Science Editors:

Van Heerden A. Drug trafficking : the use of South African drug mules in crossborder smuggling . [Masters Thesis]. University of South Africa; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19039

RMIT University

21. Gilbert, D. Electronic surveillance and systemic deficiencies in language capability: implications for Australia’s national security.

Degree: 2014, RMIT University

URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161277

► Australian law enforcement agencies increasingly deploy electronic surveillance techniques to combat serious and organised crime to maintain national security. The criminal justice system is an… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; electronic surveillance; transcription; illicit-drugs; code words; national security

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Gilbert, D. (2014). Electronic surveillance and systemic deficiencies in language capability: implications for Australia’s national security. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161277

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gilbert, D. “Electronic surveillance and systemic deficiencies in language capability: implications for Australia’s national security.” 2014. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161277.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gilbert, D. “Electronic surveillance and systemic deficiencies in language capability: implications for Australia’s national security.” 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gilbert D. Electronic surveillance and systemic deficiencies in language capability: implications for Australia’s national security. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161277.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gilbert D. Electronic surveillance and systemic deficiencies in language capability: implications for Australia’s national security. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2014. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161277

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NSYSU

22. Tu, Bo-Wen. The occurrence of the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun Peninsula and Kenting tourist area of Taiwan.

Degree: Master, Marine Environment and Engineering, 2012, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0926112-144331

► This study investigated the spatial distribution and seasonal variation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun peninsula and Kenting… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Emerging contaminant; pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs); illicit drugs; spring music festival; Kenting

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Tu, B. (2012). The occurrence of the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun Peninsula and Kenting tourist area of Taiwan. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0926112-144331

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tu, Bo-Wen. “The occurrence of the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun Peninsula and Kenting tourist area of Taiwan.” 2012. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0926112-144331.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tu, Bo-Wen. “The occurrence of the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun Peninsula and Kenting tourist area of Taiwan.” 2012. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Tu B. The occurrence of the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun Peninsula and Kenting tourist area of Taiwan. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0926112-144331.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Tu B. The occurrence of the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs in western Hengchun Peninsula and Kenting tourist area of Taiwan. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2012. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0926112-144331

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Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

23. Matheus, Paula Daniele. Cell proliferation rate in clinically healthy oral mucosa of crack cocaine users.

Degree: 2012, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/143365

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Objetivo: Avaliar a taxa proliferativa de células esfoliadas da mucosa bucal clinicamente saudável de usuários de crack. Material e Métodos: esfregaços orais foram coletados de… (more)

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Objetivo: Avaliar a taxa proliferativa de células esfoliadas da mucosa bucal clinicamente saudável de usuários de crack. Material e Métodos: esfregaços orais foram coletados de língua e assoalho bucal de 87 indivíduos, divididos em três grupos: os usuários de crack (CRCO), n = 26; fumantes / etilistas (SA), n = 26 e controles (C ), n = 35. Lâminas histológicas foram submetidas à técnica de impregnação pela prata para quantificação do número de AgNORs/núcleo. As imagens foram obtidas por um sistema de captura de imagem adaptado a um microscópio de luz em x1000 ampliação. A média AgNOR por núcleo (mAgnor) e a percentagem de células com mais de 1,2,3 e 4 AgNORs por núcleo (pAgNOR> 1,> 2> 3 um> 4) foram calculados. Resultados: As células esfoliadas de mucosa da língua SA (3,34 ± 0,51 AgNOR / núcleo) exibiram maior taxa de proliferação celular (p <0,05) quando comparado com C (2,81 ± 0,773 AgNORs / núcleo) e CRCO (2,87 ± 0,51 AgNORs / núcleo) . Um aumento (p <0,05) da mAgnor também foi observada nas células do assoalho bucal (3,55 ± 0,57) em comparação com SA C (3,18 ± 0,53) e CRCO (3,28 ± 0,39). Dados semelhantes foram encontrados usando pAgNOR>1,>2,>3 e > 4. Conclusão: usuários de crack não apresentaram alterações na taxa proliferativa celular da mucosa bucal. Diante dos dados apresentados, o consumo de cigarro, em combinação com o consumo de álcool, continua sendo o maior fator prejudicial à mucosa bucal.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate cell proliferation rate of cells exfoliated from clinically healthy mucosa of crack cocaine users. Material and Methods: Oral smears were collected from tongue and floor of the mouth mucosa of 87 individuals divided into three groups: crack cocaine users (CrCo), n=26; smokers/alcohol drinkers (SA), n=26 and controls (C), n=35. Histological slides were silver-stained using AgNOR technique to evaluate cell proliferation rate. Images were obtained by an image capturing system adapted to a light microscope at x1000 magnification. Quantification considered 50 cells by smear in which the number of AgNOR dots was visually counted. Mean AgNOR numbers per nucleus (mAgNOR) and the percentage of cells with more than 1,2,3 and 4 AgNORs per nucleus (pAgNOR>1,>2>3 an>4) were calculated. Results: Cells exfoliated from tongue mucosa of SA (3.34±0.51 AgNOR/nucleus) exhibit higher cell proliferation rate (p<0.05) when compared to C (2.81±0.773 AgNORs/nucleus) and to CrCo (2.87±0.51 AgNORs/nucleus). An increase (p<0.05) in mAgNOR was also observed in floor of the mouth cells (3.55±0.57) in SA when compared to C (3.18±0.53) and CrCo (3.28±0.39). Similar findings were found using pAgNOR>1,>2,>3 e >4. Conclusion: Crack cocaine users did not present changes in cell proliferation rate of oral mucosa. Between the expositions studied here, cigarette smoking in combination with alcohol consumption remain as the most harmful factors to oral mucosa.

Advisors/Committee Members: Sant'Ana Filho, Manoel.

Subjects/Keywords: Crack cocaine; Mucosa bucal : Doencas; Illicit drugs; Fumo; Toxicologia; Drug addition; Mouth mucosa; Cellular proliferation

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Matheus, P. D. (2012). Cell proliferation rate in clinically healthy oral mucosa of crack cocaine users. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/143365

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Matheus, Paula Daniele. “Cell proliferation rate in clinically healthy oral mucosa of crack cocaine users.” 2012. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/143365.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Matheus, Paula Daniele. “Cell proliferation rate in clinically healthy oral mucosa of crack cocaine users.” 2012. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Matheus PD. Cell proliferation rate in clinically healthy oral mucosa of crack cocaine users. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/143365.

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Council of Science Editors:

Matheus PD. Cell proliferation rate in clinically healthy oral mucosa of crack cocaine users. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/143365

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Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

24. Simão, Ailon do Vale. Juventude em discurso : histórias de vida de jovens aprisionados, no município de Cáceres/MT.

Degree: 2014, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/94738

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O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar e descrever histórias de vidas de jovens presos ou internados, por acusação de consumo e tráfico de drogas… (more)

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O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar e descrever histórias de vidas de jovens presos ou internados, por acusação de consumo e tráfico de drogas ilícitas e outros crimes relacionados, moradores da cidade de Cáceres, Estado de Mato Grosso. Foram analisados: os perfis desses jovens; os possíveis fatores que contribuíram para os atos supostamente praticados; a forma como se estruturam os respectivos núcleos familiares; as possíveis relações entre drogas, atos de violência praticados e sofridos por eles; as ações e as políticas públicas, no município de Cáceres, voltadas para atender as necessidades dos meninos, particularmente daqueles em situação de maior vulnerabilidade; as experiências vivenciadas por eles no processo de aprisionamento; os estigmas da prisão, que passam a ser parte integrante de suas vidas, mesmo após o cumprimento das penas. O corpus analítico do trabalho constituiu-se de observações diretas nas instituições onde os jovens estavam presos ou internados; entrevistas e conversas informais com os sujeitos da pesquisa e seus parentes; entrevistas com promotores de justiça, delegados de polícia, juízes de direito, advogados, defensores públicos, agentes policiais e carcerários, psicólogos, educadores, diretores da prisão e do centro sócio-educativo, além de outros profissionais com os quais os referidos jovens tiveram contato. Foram utilizadas também peças de inquéritos policiais e de processos judiciais, nos quais estavam registrados fragmentos de relatos das trajetórias de vida daqueles sujeitos. As inspirações teóricas e metodológicas foram as ferramentas desenvolvidas por Michel Foucault e outros estudiosos do filósofo. Foram entrevistados 25 jovens, acusados de envolvimento com o consumo e o tráfico de drogas e práticas criminais correlatas. Duas dessas histórias de vidas, consideradas mais representativas, foram analisadas e descritas de forma mais aprofundada. Na análise, foram considerados: estrutura e funcionamento dos núcleos familiares; experiências escolares; possíveis causas que contribuíram para o envolvimento com as drogas ilícitas; o cotidiano na prisão. Discutiu-se, também, de que forma o estigma da prisão continua a acompanhá-los, mesmo depois de terem cumprido suas penas. A pesquisa demonstrou que o consumo e o tráfico de drogas têm implicações para os jovens e para as pessoas com as quais eles convivem, especialmente para aquelas que compõem os seus núcleos familiares. Os jovens são aliciados por líderes de "quadrilhas" e acabam se transformando em “operários” do tráfico e “trabalhadores” do crime organizado; a maioria abandona as escolas no início do Ensino Fundamental; muitos são presos e encaminhados para o sistema prisional; outros são mortos na “guerra do tráfico” e até mesmo pelos agentes dos órgãos da segurança pública do Estado. Argumento, ainda, que as subjetividades e as identidades destes jovens são constituídas no interior das redes discursivas das áreas dos saberes jurídicos, pedagógicos, psicológicos, médicos, entre outras áreas do conhecimento.

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Advisors/Committee Members: Fischer, Rosa Maria Bueno.

Subjects/Keywords: Juventude; Young; Youths; Sistema prisional; Illicit drugs; Drogas; Violence; Violência; Discurso; Penitentiary system speech

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Simão, A. d. V. (2014). Juventude em discurso : histórias de vida de jovens aprisionados, no município de Cáceres/MT. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/94738

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Simão, Ailon do Vale. “Juventude em discurso : histórias de vida de jovens aprisionados, no município de Cáceres/MT.” 2014. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/94738.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Simão, Ailon do Vale. “Juventude em discurso : histórias de vida de jovens aprisionados, no município de Cáceres/MT.” 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Simão AdV. Juventude em discurso : histórias de vida de jovens aprisionados, no município de Cáceres/MT. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/94738.

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Council of Science Editors:

Simão AdV. Juventude em discurso : histórias de vida de jovens aprisionados, no município de Cáceres/MT. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/94738

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University of Minnesota

25. Smith, Ryan Bernard. Prescribing the problem: a multi-theoretical approach to predicting illicit stimulant use at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Degree: MA, Criminology, 2010, University of Minnesota

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/102641

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University of Minnesota M.A. thesis. October 2010. Major: Criminology. Advisors: Dr. Jeffrey Maahs, Dr. Robert Weidner. 1 computer file (PDF); v, 51 pages, appendix A.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Illicit prescription; College students; Recreational use; Dieting agent; Adderall and Ritalin; Abusing drugs; Criminology

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Smith, R. B. (2010). Prescribing the problem: a multi-theoretical approach to predicting illicit stimulant use at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://purl.umn.edu/102641

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Ryan Bernard. “Prescribing the problem: a multi-theoretical approach to predicting illicit stimulant use at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://purl.umn.edu/102641.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Smith, Ryan Bernard. “Prescribing the problem: a multi-theoretical approach to predicting illicit stimulant use at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.” 2010. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Smith RB. Prescribing the problem: a multi-theoretical approach to predicting illicit stimulant use at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/102641.

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Smith RB. Prescribing the problem: a multi-theoretical approach to predicting illicit stimulant use at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2010. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/102641

26. Vanderleia Gemelli. As redes do trÃfico: drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira Brasil e Paraguai.

Degree: 2013, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana

URL: http://tede.unioeste.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1186

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Itaipu Lake is the main factor that favors the development of drug trafficking on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, whose relevant extension complicates the supervision of official agencies. In this sense, this Masterâs Thesis is aimed to analyze the flow of illicit drug trafficking on the border between Brazil and Paraguay â the ones considered are, specifically, trafficking in marijuana, cocaine and crack, given the constant seizures of these drugs â understanding that trafficking is a prerequisite for the formation of illegal geographical networks by territory. Therefore, the methodology used was based on literature readings, in statistics survey on drug trafficking, as well as public policies to combat illicit drug trafficking in Brazil and Paraguay, in the preparation and use of maps to represent the mapping of the border in the light of the subject studied, and fieldwork with interviews and questionnaires. From the results, it is worth noting that, given the existence of numerous routes, it is not possible to define through which ones drugs are transported. Notwithstanding the existence of fixed routes, the activity of illicit drug trafficking shows, through its movement, since the drug producing countries, to the end consumer, a complex illegal network by the territory. The main actors involved in this process include farmers working in the cultivation and processing of drug; individuals carrying drugs; big âbossesâ of trafficking, responsible for coordinating the logistics activity, drug users and agents who are part of the bodies responsible for the repression of illicit activity, representing the State.

O Lago de Itaipu Ã o principal fator que favorece o desenvolvimento do trÃfico de drogas na fronteira entre Brasil e Paraguai, cuja relevante extensÃo dificulta a fiscalizaÃÃo de ÃrgÃos oficiais. Nesse sentido, esta dissertaÃÃo tem por objetivo central analisar o fluxo do trÃfico de drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira entre Brasil e Paraguai â sÃo consideradas, especificamente, o trÃfico de maconha, cocaÃna e crack, haja vista as constantes apreensÃes dessas drogas â entendendo que o trÃfico Ã pressuposto para a formaÃÃo de redes geogrÃficas ilegais pelo territÃrio. Para tanto, a metodologia utilizada baseou-se em leituras bibliogrÃficas, no levantamento de dados estatÃsticos sobre o trÃfico de drogas, bem como de polÃticas pÃblicas de combate ao trÃfico de drogas ilÃcitas existentes no Brasil e no Paraguai, na elaboraÃÃo e utilizaÃÃo de mapas para representar a cartografia da fronteira Ã luz do tema estudado, alÃm de trabalhos de campo que contemplaram entrevistas e aplicaÃÃo de questionÃrios. Dos resultados obtidos, cabe destacar que, dada a existÃncia de inÃmeras rotas, nÃo Ã possÃvel definir por meio de quais as drogas sÃo transportadas. NÃo obstante a existÃncia de rotas fixas, a atividade de trÃfico de drogas ilÃcitas evidencia, por meio de sua movimentaÃÃo, desde os paÃses produtores de drogas, atÃ o consumidor final, uma complexa rede ilegal pelo territÃrio. Os principais agentes envolvidos nesse…

Advisors/Committee Members: SÃlvia Regina Pereira, Edgar Aparecido da Costa, Edson Belo Clemente de Souza.

Subjects/Keywords: Fronteira Brasil-Paraguai; Redes; TrÃfico; Drogas ilÃcitas; Brazil-Paraguay border; Networks; Trafficking; Illicit drugs; GEOGRAFIA

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Gemelli, V. (2013). As redes do trÃfico: drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira Brasil e Paraguai. (Thesis). Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana. Retrieved from http://tede.unioeste.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1186

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gemelli, Vanderleia. “As redes do trÃfico: drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira Brasil e Paraguai.” 2013. Thesis, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://tede.unioeste.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1186.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gemelli, Vanderleia. “As redes do trÃfico: drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira Brasil e Paraguai.” 2013. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gemelli V. As redes do trÃfico: drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira Brasil e Paraguai. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://tede.unioeste.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1186.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gemelli V. As redes do trÃfico: drogas ilÃcitas na fronteira Brasil e Paraguai. [Thesis]. Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana; 2013. Available from: http://tede.unioeste.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1186

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27. Fachini, Alexandre. Aspectos da vida acadêmica associados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas.

Degree: PhD, Saúde Mental, 2013, University of São Paulo

URL: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/17/17148/tde-22102013-141513/ ;

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INTRODUÇÃO: Estudos sinalizam que a experiência universitária corresponde a um momento de maior vulnerabilidade para o consumo de álcool e outras drogas. Essa afirmativa decorre… (more)

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INTRODUÇÃO: Estudos sinalizam que a experiência universitária corresponde a um momento de maior vulnerabilidade para o consumo de álcool e outras drogas. Essa afirmativa decorre da maior prevalência do consumo de substâncias observada entre universitários em comparação a outras amostras populacionais, inclusive jovens não universitários. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a associação entre o uso de álcool e outras drogas (ilícitas e medicamentos) com variáveis do contexto acadêmico e os significados atribuídos pelos estudantes sobre essa relação. METODOLOGIA: Estudo longitudinal prospectivo de tratamento quantitativo e qualitativo dos dados realizado com 85 estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. Foi utilizado um questionário contendo questões estruturadas para avaliar os aspectos envolvidos na experiência estudantil e os instrumentos de pesquisa AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) e DUSI (Drug Use Screening Inventory) para avaliar o uso de álcool e de outras drogas, respectivamente. Também foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com alguns participantes e subsequente análise de conteúdo. RESULTADOS: Homens aumentaram o padrão de binge drinking, indicando um risco substancial nos períodos finais do curso universitário (p<0,001; OR=10), igualmente para os estudantes satisfeitos com o curso (p=0,04; OR=17). Por sua vez, no início do curso, estudantes que se autoavaliaram com desempenho escolar sem prejuízos decorrentes do consumo de drogas, apresentaram um risco três vezes maior para binge drinking, sugerindo um sentimento de onipotência e imunidade aos efeitos do beber excessivo. Ao contrário, a mesma característica foi protetora para o consumo de drogas ilícitas e medicamentos, indicando um possível distanciamento de usuários dessa classe de substâncias. A análise qualitativa das entrevistas revelou uma interação entre um conjunto de categorias, especialmente, a dissociação entre conhecimento e práticas do beber, rotina estudantil estressante, peculiaridades do grupo de amigos, festas e o sentimento de liberdade em não residir com os pais. CONCLUSÕES: Diferentes variáveis parecem atuar em cada momento específico da formação acadêmica. Apesar de não ser possível traçar um perfil que se configure como risco ou proteção, existem aspectos pertinentes ao contexto da vida estudantil associados ao comportamento do consumo de substâncias. Associações observadas revelam a necessidade de ações de curto prazo que se orientem no conceito de redução de danos. Além disso, centros especializados de apoio ao estudante e ações que privilegiem a dimensão psicopedagógica no contexto da formação acadêmica podem ser um importante meio de auxílio imediato aos jovens estudantes.

INTRODUCTION: Several studies have indicated that college years are a period of greater vulnerability to alcohol and other psychoactive drugs use. This evidence stems from the higher prevalence of substance use observed among college students in comparison to others young adults. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the…

Advisors/Committee Members: Furtado, Erikson Felipe.

Subjects/Keywords: academic life; alcohol; álcool; college; drogas ilícitas; illicit drugs; longitudinal.; longitudinal.; universitários; vida acadêmica

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Fachini, A. (2013). Aspectos da vida acadêmica associados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of São Paulo. Retrieved from http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/17/17148/tde-22102013-141513/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fachini, Alexandre. “Aspectos da vida acadêmica associados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of São Paulo. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/17/17148/tde-22102013-141513/ ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fachini, Alexandre. “Aspectos da vida acadêmica associados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas.” 2013. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Fachini A. Aspectos da vida acadêmica associados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of São Paulo; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/17/17148/tde-22102013-141513/ ;.

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Fachini A. Aspectos da vida acadêmica associados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of São Paulo; 2013. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/17/17148/tde-22102013-141513/ ;

28. S. Magni. PHARMACEUTICALS AND ILLICIT DRUGS AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND NEW DEPURATION METHODOLOGIES.

Degree: 2014, Università degli Studi di Milano

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2434/245866

► Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs are now widely considered emerging aquatic contaminants because of their high usage worldwide and their consequent… (more)

▼ Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and illicit drugs are now widely considered emerging aquatic contaminants because of their high usage worldwide and their consequent presence in surface water with concentrations ranging from ng/L to μg/L. In fact, once hired, these substances are eliminated by urine and faeces in their unaltered form or as metabolites and poured in sewage system. However, the traditional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are not able to eliminate these compounds from wastewaters, consequently spilled placed in the aquatic environment. Thus, this research project suggests a natural process based on the natural bivalve filtration as a complementary method to traditional wastewater treatment, seeking thereby to remove the abovementioned contaminants from the aqueous matrix. In detail, we chose the invasive freshwater mussel Dreissena polymorpha to study this possible alternative depuration method. For this purpose, we built a pilot-plant within the Milano-Nosedo WWTP in which twenty removal Plexiglas® panels were placed. Moreover, we placed about 40,000 D. polymorpha specimens on these substrates appointed to the wastewater filtration. During the experiment we tested the abatement of 13 pharmaceutical compounds (atenolol, carbamazepine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, dehydro-erythromycin, diclofenac, furosemide, ibuprofen, hydrochlorothiazide, ketoprofen, naproxen, paracetamol and ofloxacin), 4 illicit drugs (cocaine, benzoylecgonine, methamphetamine and methadone) and 7 heavy metals (Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and Pb) after D. polymorpha exposition. Because of the well-known presence of PPCPs and illicit drugs in the environment, the second part of this project was devoted to the assessment of their ecotoxicological effects. We decided to evaluate the potential chronic toxicity of these chemicals on the same model organism used in the bio-filtration process since D. polymorpha is particularly representative of the aquatic ecosystem and, at the same time, sensitive to environmental changes. The illicit drugs and PPCPs assayed at environmental concentrations in this study were the following: morphine, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), tonalide and galaxolide. Furthermore, because in the environment such substances form complex mixtures, we also tested the toxicity of an illicit drugs’ mixture composed by cocaine, benzoylecgonine, morphine, MDMA and amphetamine administered at environmental concentrations. The chronic toxicity of these substances was investigated by a biomarker battery: cytotoxicity was evaluated by the Neutral Red Retention Assay (NRRA) while, we assessed the activity of the antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) for monitoring the raise of oxidative stress, the phase II detoxifying enzyme glutathione-Stransferase (GST), as well as the levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and protein carbonylation content (PCC) in order to highlight eventual oxidative damage. The potential injury at the genetic level… Advisors/Committee Members: tutor: A. Binelli, coordinatore: C. Bandi, BINELLI, ANDREA PAOLO, BANDI, CLAUDIO.

Subjects/Keywords: zebra mussel; Illicit drugs; pharmaceuticals; wastewater treatment; biomarkers; sub-lethal effects; Settore BIO/07 - Ecologia

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Magni, S. (2014). PHARMACEUTICALS AND ILLICIT DRUGS AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND NEW DEPURATION METHODOLOGIES. (Thesis). Università degli Studi di Milano. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2434/245866

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Magni, S.. “PHARMACEUTICALS AND ILLICIT DRUGS AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND NEW DEPURATION METHODOLOGIES.” 2014. Thesis, Università degli Studi di Milano. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2434/245866.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Magni, S.. “PHARMACEUTICALS AND ILLICIT DRUGS AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND NEW DEPURATION METHODOLOGIES.” 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Magni S. PHARMACEUTICALS AND ILLICIT DRUGS AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND NEW DEPURATION METHODOLOGIES. [Internet] [Thesis]. Università degli Studi di Milano; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2434/245866.

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Council of Science Editors:

Magni S. PHARMACEUTICALS AND ILLICIT DRUGS AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND NEW DEPURATION METHODOLOGIES. [Thesis]. Università degli Studi di Milano; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2434/245866

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29. Forsberg, Jennifer. Att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk - sjuksköterskors erfarenheter : En litteraturstudie.

Degree: Health Care Sciences, 2016, Ersta Sköndal University College

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-5412

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Bakgrund: Många människor är fördomsfulla mot patienter som har ett narkotikamissbruk. Patienter med narkotikamissbruk uttrycker att de blir behandlade annorlunda av sjuksköterskor inom vården… (more)

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Bakgrund: Många människor är fördomsfulla mot patienter som har ett narkotikamissbruk. Patienter med narkotikamissbruk uttrycker att de blir behandlade annorlunda av sjuksköterskor inom vården -att de blir placerade i fack, bortprioriterade, ignorerade samt får sämre vård. Sjuksköterkors förhållningssätt beskrivs innehålla en drivkraft och ett gediget engagemang för patienter som missbrukar narkotika. Syfte: Att beskrivasjuksköterskors erfarenheter av att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk. Metod: I litteraturöversikten användes totalt 10 vårdvetenskapliga artiklar. Artiklarna hämtades från databaserna Academic Search Complete, CINAHL Complete och PsycInfo där sökorden som använts bland annat var ”nurse” ”substance abuse” och ”experiences”.Fribergs (2012) analysmetod har använts för att analysera de vårdvetenskapliga artiklarna.Den teoretiska referensramen som använts är Katie Erikssons caritativa vårdteori. Resultat: Resultatet visade sig i tre huvudteman och tre subteman. I det första temat ”Hur sjuksköterskor förhåller sig till vårdandet av narkotikamissbrukare” uppkom tre subteman; ”Sjuksköterskors attityder och fördomar” samt ”Stress & manipulation som hinder i vårdandet”. Under det huvudtemat beskrivs hur sjuksköterskors attityder och fördomar kan påverka den vården de ger till narkotikamissbrukare. I det andra temat ”Vad utbildning och kunskap har för betydelse i vårdandet” beskrivs det hur sjuksköterskor erfarit att deras brist på utbildning påverkat vårdandet och även varför god kompetens är betydelsefull. I det sista huvudtemat ”Oro, rädsla och ångest” belyses bland annat sjuksköterskors oro/rädsla för att vårda dessa patienter av olika anledningar. Diskussion: I diskussionsdelen belyser författarna de mest framträdande delarna i resultatdelen tillsammans med Katie Erikssons caritativa vårdteori. Sjuksköterkornas attityder/fördomar, misstro/manipulation samt utbildning diskuteras i förhållande till författarnas tankar, litteraturöversiktens bakgrund

Background: People are often prejudiced towards people with a substance abuse. Patients with a substance abuse express that nurses seems to care for them differently than with other patients –they feel like they’re being stigmatized, not being prioritized, ignored and that they receive less care than others. Commitment and urge are two components that should be contained in the nurses’ approach towards patients with substance abuse. Aim: The aim of this study was to describenurses’ experiences of caring for patients with substance abuse. Method: This litterature review was based on ten scientific articles. The articles were obtained from the databases Academic Search Complete, CINAHL Complete and PsycInfo. Some of the keywords that were used in the research were “nurse”, “substance abuse” and “experiences”.To analyse the articles we have used Fribergs (2012) method.The…

Subjects/Keywords: Caring; Illicit drugs; Nurse; Patient; Substance abusers; Narkotikamissbruk; Olagliga droger; Patient; Sjuksköterska; Vårdande

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Forsberg, J. (2016). Att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk - sjuksköterskors erfarenheter : En litteraturstudie. (Thesis). Ersta Sköndal University College. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-5412

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Forsberg, Jennifer. “Att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk - sjuksköterskors erfarenheter : En litteraturstudie.” 2016. Thesis, Ersta Sköndal University College. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-5412.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Forsberg, Jennifer. “Att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk - sjuksköterskors erfarenheter : En litteraturstudie.” 2016. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Forsberg J. Att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk - sjuksköterskors erfarenheter : En litteraturstudie. [Internet] [Thesis]. Ersta Sköndal University College; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-5412.

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Forsberg J. Att vårda patienter med narkotikamissbruk - sjuksköterskors erfarenheter : En litteraturstudie. [Thesis]. Ersta Sköndal University College; 2016. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-5412

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University of Technology, Sydney

30. Lloyd, AE. The analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants using microchip capillary electrophoresis.

Degree: 2013, University of Technology, Sydney

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10453/28017

► The illicit drug trade, dominated by sophisticated trans-national criminal organisations, has put increasing demands on law enforcement bodies. Timely information concerning illegal activity is required… (more)

▼ The illicit drug trade, dominated by sophisticated trans-national criminal organisations, has put increasing demands on law enforcement bodies. Timely information concerning illegal activity is required to effectively combat the illicit drug problem. Rapid, if not real-time, identification tools would help direct investigators with sampling procedures and safety precaution measures at drug-related crime scenes. In addition to enhancing work-flow processes, for example the creation of rapid laboratories or intelligence units, a major focus rests on the miniaturisation of existing analytical techniques, predominantly spectroscopic-based, in order to create field portable tools for this purpose. Currently available techniques such as colour tests, Raman and infra-red spectrometers often have limitations associated with specificity, portability and sample preparation requirements. The diverse nature of exhibits present challenges for the in-field detection of controlled drugs and pre-cursors. An emerging area of research, lab-on-a-chip (LOC), with its ability to integrate multiple functions on a microchip, has shown promising applications for in-field testing. The aim of this project was to evaluate a commercial portable microchip capillary electrophoresis (MCE) platform, the Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100, for the analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS). This device, although designed for the analysis of biological molecules, holds significant potential for the analysis of inorganic ions, explosives and illicit drugs. This project focused on developing and optimising a rapid, simple and inexpensive separation method. The method was adapted for the analysis of a wide range of casework exhibits including liquids, tablets and powders in order to test its in-field capabilities. The prospects, challenges and applications are discussed. This research has highlighted MCE as a competitive platform for the screening of ATS and has demonstrated its potential use in forensic drug analysis.

Subjects/Keywords: Amphetamine.; Capillary electrophoresis.; Methamphetamine.; Illicit drugs.; Drug traffic.; Lab-on-a-chip.

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Lloyd, A. (2013). The analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants using microchip capillary electrophoresis. (Thesis). University of Technology, Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10453/28017

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lloyd, AE. “The analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants using microchip capillary electrophoresis.” 2013. Thesis, University of Technology, Sydney. Accessed March 08, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10453/28017.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lloyd, AE. “The analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants using microchip capillary electrophoresis.” 2013. Web. 08 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lloyd A. The analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants using microchip capillary electrophoresis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Technology, Sydney; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 08]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10453/28017.

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Council of Science Editors:

Lloyd A. The analysis of amphetamine-type stimulants using microchip capillary electrophoresis. [Thesis]. University of Technology, Sydney; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10453/28017

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