Illicit substances identified in the urines of 11.170 suspected drug users in north Tunisia

Chaouali, Nadia; Moslah, Bilel; Salem, Kamel Ben; Amira, D.; Hédhili, Abderrazek; Salah, Nesrine Ben

doi:10.11604/pamj.2021.38.20.26781

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“…Marijuana has the highest overall use rate, with a prevalence of 3.8%. In comparison, cocaine and heroin have a usage rate of 0.3%, amphetamines and opiates 0.6%, and ecstasy 0.2% [10] .…”

Section: Definition Of Substance Use Disordermentioning

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A Study of Comorbid Sexual Addiction in Male Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Review Article

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Background: Sexual addiction involves the inability to control one's sexual behaviour. The classification of excessive sexual behavior as an addiction, compulsion, or impulse control disorder remains debatable due to distinct etiological models and treatment approaches. Despite, causing significant emotional and behavioral issues, sexual addiction disorder has received limited attention from clinicians. Recent research highlights a bidirectional relationship between substance use disorder (SUD) and sexual addiction. Objective: This review article aimed to examine the occurrence of sexual addiction in patients with substance use disorder. We hypothesized that patients with substance use disorder have a higher level of sexual addiction when compared to individuals not suffering from substance use disorder. Methods: We searched Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed and other online databases for Comorbid sexual addiction, Male patients and substance use disorder. The authors also reviewed references from pertinent literature, however only the most recent or comprehensive studies from 2010 to February 2023 were included. Documents in languages other than English were disqualified due to lack of translation-related sources. Papers such as unpublished manuscripts, oral presentations, conference abstracts, and dissertations that were not part of larger scientific studies were excluded. Conclusion:Controversies persist regarding the definition, diagnosis, and treatment of sexual addiction, despite its substantial impact on affected individuals. Although, limited current data support a correlation between SUD and sexual addiction, emphasizing the need for further comprehensive research to elucidate this relationship.

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“…Marijuana has the highest overall use rate, with a prevalence of 3.8%. In comparison, cocaine and heroin have a usage rate of 0.3%, amphetamines and opiates 0.6%, and ecstasy 0.2% [10] .…”

Section: Definition Of Substance Use Disordermentioning

confidence: 99%

A Study of Comorbid Sexual Addiction in Male Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Review Article

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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“…More importantly, it was observed that the frequency of use of these substances has increased significantly since the first survey published in 2014[ 66 ]. Chaouali et al [ 69 ] carried out an epidemiologic/toxicological investigation to evaluate patterns of drug abuse in 11170 suspected drug users. Urine samples collected between January 2016 and December 2018 were also analyzed.…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Substance Use Across the African Continentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Examination of the urine samples revealed that about 48.4% tested positive for illicit drugs, with cannabis being the most widely consumed drug (95%), others were benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, and opiates (0.13%). There was also a history of poly drug use[ 69 ].…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Substance Use Across the African Continentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Substance use and substance use disorders in Africa: An epidemiological approach to the review of existing literature

Onaolapo¹,

Olofinnade²,

Ojo³

et al. 2022

World J Psychiatry

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The relationship between man and substances that have abuse potentials, and whose use has been associated with the development or progression of substance use disorders has continued to evolve in terms of geography, economic implications, and time. History shows that local plants with psychoactive constituents can get exported worldwide through global travel, commerce, or even conquest. Time and globalization also change people’s relationship with substances of abuse; hence, an area that was initially alien to certain substances might evolve to becoming a trafficking hub, and then a destination. A case in point is Africa where a rapidly increasing prevalence of substance use/abuse and substance use disorder among adolescents and young adults is putting enormous strain on the economy, healthcare system, and society at large. However, there appears to be a paucity of scientific literature and data on the epidemiology, risk assessment, and contributing factors to substance use and the development of substance use disorders across Africa. In this narrative review, we examine extant literature (PubMed, Google scholar, Medline) for information on the prevalence, trends, and influencers of substance use and the development of substance use disorders. This is with a view of understanding the determinants of substance use and factors that influence the development of substance use disorders in the region, and how this information can be channeled towards developing a comprehensive intervention and treatment program.

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Detected substance abuse among injecting drug users through analysis of used syringes in Tunisia

Moslah,

Smaoui,

Néfau

et al. 2024

Forensic Science International

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Illicit substances identified in the urines of 11.170 suspected drug users in north Tunisia

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

A Study of Comorbid Sexual Addiction in Male Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Review Article

A Study of Comorbid Sexual Addiction in Male Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Review Article

Substance use and substance use disorders in Africa: An epidemiological approach to the review of existing literature

Detected substance abuse among injecting drug users through analysis of used syringes in Tunisia

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