Drug users' self-reports of behaviors and affective states under the influence of alcohol.

This study tested a modified version of the Alcohol-Related Behavior Questionnaire (ARBQ) to investigate the influence of alcohol on negative mood states. The ARBQ asked subjects (substance users and those not misusing drugs or alcohol) to recall various moods and behaviors under three drug conditions: sober, drinking, and drunk. Tests of the ARBQ subscales provided support for its reliability and validity.

Office laboratory identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Current literature is contradictory regarding what tests are necessary to establish an adequate presumptive diagnosis for office identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This is especially true in light of recent reports of N meningitidis causing acute genital infection. This study was designed to look at the various criteria recommended and to establish guidelines for the office identification of N gonorrhoeae.

Manipulation of alkylglycerolipid levels in cultured cells. Fatty alcohol versus alkylglycerol supplements.

Ehrlich ascites cells and monolayers of L-M cell fibroblasts were grown in medium containing either long-chain fatty alcohols or alkylglycerols. The cells were then analyzed to determine the contribution of these lipid precursors to the synthesis of complex lipids for the purpose of defining the most efficient system to elevate the levels of ether phospholipids. Label from high specific activity [1-14C]hexadecanol, [1-14C]octadecanol, and [1-14C]octadecenol was incorporated into alkyl linkages (C-18 : 1 greater than C-16 : 0 greater than C-18 : 0); however, similar labeling of acyl groups occurred.