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Baseline matters: the importance of covariation for baseline severity in the analysis of clinical trials.

Conclusions and Scientific Significance: This article illustrates principles of covariation for baseline and the baseline-by-treatment interaction in nontechnical graphical terms, and discusses examples from clinical trials.

Harm reduction for the supply-side: Its time has come

In their article put to rigorous scrutiny the highly relevant question of whether the harm reduction concept could be usefully applied to supply-oriented policies. The question itself is not new.

Bioethical differences between drug addiction treatment professionals inside and outside the Russian Federation

This article provides an overview of a sociological study of the views of 338 drug addiction treatment professionals.

Study – Extended-Release Naltrexone Can Be Used In Opioid Addicts; But Linked Comment Authors Criticise FDA For Ever Having Approved The Drug

An Article published Online First and in an upcoming Lancet shows that a once-monthly injection of extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) is an effective treatment for opioid dependence when compared with placebo. This is, say the authors, especially important in countries that, for whatever reason (political or financial), don’t have access to other therapies…

Drug policy, harm and human rights: A rationalist approach

Abstract: Background: It has recently been argued that drug-related harms cannot be compared, so making it impossible to choose rationally between various drug policy options. Attempts to apply international human rights law to this area are valid, but have found it difficult to overcome the problems in applying codified human rights to issues of drug policy.Method: This article applies the rationalist ethical argument of to this issue

Doping in sport: A review of medical practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs

Abstract: Background: Central to the work of many medical practitioners is the provision of pharmaceutical support for patients.

Doping in sport: A review of medical practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs

Conclusion: Whilst the extant empirical research posits a negative attitude towards illegal performance enhancement combined with a positive inclination towards doping prevention, it also exposes a limited knowledge of anti-doping rules and regulations. Insufficient education, leading to a lack of awareness and understanding, could render this professional group at risk of doping offences considering Article 2.8 of the World Anti-Doping Agency Code (WADC). Moreover, in light of the incongruence between professional medical codes and WADC Article 2.8, medical professionals may face doping dilemmas and therefore further discourse is required

The Check Effect Reconsidered

ABSTRACT Aims: The check effect refers to the use of disability payments to purchase illegal drugs or alcohol.

BZP-party pills: A review of research on benzylpiperazine as a recreational drug

Abstract: Background: BZP-party pills are yet another ‘designer drug’ which mimics the stimulant qualities of amphetamines and MDMA/Ecstasy. As legal markets for the substance have developed in the last decade (especially amongst young people) so has public and governmental concern.Methods: This article provides a summary of the available international research on benzylpiperazine (BZP) and its popular use in the compound form known as ‘party pills’

Researcher Hopes For FDA Action Against Alcoholic Energy Drinks

Alcoholic energy drinks have been making national headlines, as we reported earlier this month in our article ‘Energy Drinks: Is It Time To Tighten Regulation. To-date, four states have banned their sale following reports of blackouts and unsafe behaviors, especially among college students…