Publications by authors named "S Chiappini"
Article Synopsis
- - Methylphenidate (MPH), often used to treat ADHD, is increasingly misused by individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, raising concerns about dependence and adverse effects.
- - A systematic review conducted in 2024 analyzed 12 studies, focusing on patterns of MPH misuse among patients with various psychiatric disorders, including conduct, mood, and anxiety disorders.
- - The results showed a significant correlation between MPH misuse and individuals with psychiatric disorders, particularly those also suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and monitoring.
Club Drugs and Psychiatric Outcomes: A Descriptive Case Series from Spain.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
October 2024
Background: illegal drugs significantly contribute to global health issues, with health complications often occurring not only in regular users with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) but also in first-time and occasional users.
Methods: this study examines five clinical cases from a public hospital in Ibiza, Spain, where patients presented with acute psychiatric symptoms due to recreational drug use.
Results: Contrary to previous studies on SUDs, our patients typically had higher education levels and stable employment.
The article presents a systematic literature review on the use and the psychiatric implications of over-the-counter drugs (OTC), prescription-only-medications (POM), and new psychoactive substances (NPS) within custodial settings. The searches wer carried out on 2 November 2022 on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science in line with PRISMA guidelines. A total of 538 records were identified, of which 37 met the inclusion criteria.
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