Detecting Like a Dog: Biomimetic Olfactory Sensory Fiber for Ultrasensitive Tracing of Illicit Drugs Simulants Based on Photoluminescent HOF Nanosheets
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202425919
Abstract: Developing phosphorescent sensors for the sensitive identification of illicit drugs simulants remain significant challenges, particularly when integrating nanomaterials. Inspired by the capillary structures in a dog's nose, the phosphorescent 2D HOF nanosheets with graphene‐like structure… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; tracing illicit; illicit drugs; hof nanosheets ... See more keywords
Detection of pyrovalerone as a possible synthetic by-product of 4′-methyl-α-pyrrolidinohexanophenone and 4-methyl-α-ethylaminopentiophenone in illicit drug products
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DOI: 10.1007/s11419-018-0407-z
Abstract: PurposeImpurity profiling is an important intelligence-gathering tool that can be used to link batches of drugs, and it provides valuable insights into manufacturing and supply trends in new psychoactive substances. In a routine analysis, we… read more here.
Keywords: methyl; illicit drug; pyrovalerone; drug products ... See more keywords
E-cigarettes-An unintended illicit drug delivery system.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.07.031
Abstract: Since the introduction of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in 2003, the technology has advanced allowing for greater user modifications, with users now able to control voltage, battery power, and constituents of the e-cigarette liquid. E-cigarettes have… read more here.
Keywords: drug; drug delivery; illicit drug; delivery system ... See more keywords
Prevalence of drugs of abuse found in testing of illicit drug seizures and urinalysis of selected population in Hong Kong.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.03.022
Abstract: The study investigates the prevalence of drugs of abuse detected from 2011 to 2015 through (i) forensic drug testing of illicit drug seizures from law enforcement agencies; and (ii) analysis of common drugs of abuse… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; drug testing; drug seizures; prevalence drugs ... See more keywords
Drug use and its perceived consequences: A comparison of foodservice and non-foodservice employees
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2018.07.003
Abstract: Abstract From 2015 to 2016, positive tests for illicit drugs in the United States increased from 4.0% to 4.2%. This increase reflects a worsening illicit drug-use problem in foodservice and other industries. A survey of… read more here.
Keywords: drug; drug use; foodservice; illicit drug ... See more keywords
Using CT scout view to scan illicit drug carriers may reduce radiation exposure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2021.102202
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to present our experience on the evaluation of suspected illicit drug carriers via computerized tomography scout view (CTSV) with analysis of detectability and features such as content, form… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; radiation exposure; drug carriers; scout view ... See more keywords
Prevention of Illicit Drug use from the Users' Perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rcp.2021.02.009
Abstract: This research described the perspective of illicit drug users regarding illicit drug use prevention initiatives. The study used a convergent parallel mixed methods design, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. In the quantitative component of the… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; users perspective; drug use; drug ... See more keywords
Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol and illicit drug use among Brazilian youth: a multicenter cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-31026-w
Abstract: This study examined alcohol and illicit drug use among Brazilian youth aged 16 to 25 during the transition to adulthood. A multicenter, cross-sectional survey was conducted between Sep-2016 and Dec-2017 across all 26 Brazilian state… read more here.
Keywords: drug use; use; alcohol illicit; youth ... See more keywords
Oral Health Status of Illicit Drug Users in a Health District in South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750770
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The prevalence of illicit drug use and its associated oral health complications have been increasing in South Africa (SA). There has been a paucity of studies to determine the oral health status among illicit… read more here.
Keywords: health status; illicit drug; oral health; health ... See more keywords
Correlates of alcohol and illicit drug use before commercial sex among transgender women with a history of sex work in China.
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DOI: 10.1071/sh18194
Abstract: Background:Research on substance use among transgender female sex workers in China is scarce. The aims of this study were to examine: (1) the prevalence of alcohol or illicit drug use before commercial sex among this… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; use; alcohol illicit; drug use ... See more keywords
Illicit drug profiling: the Australian experience – revisited
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DOI: 10.1080/00450618.2017.1348009
Abstract: Abstract In Australia drug profiling had its formal beginnings during the early 2000s. Initially, this involved the development of a heroin signature program by the Australian Federal Police and the National Measurement Institute, which was… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; drug profiling; drug; profiling australian ... See more keywords