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Age-Friendly App: Managing Drug-Drug Interactions Between Prescriptions and OTC Analgesics

The Age-Friendly app addresses the crucial issue of drug-drug interactions between current prescriptions and over-the-counter analgesics in the geriatric population. With a significant percentage of OTC sales attributed to older adults, there is an increased risk of adverse drug events due to polyph

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The Components of Cannabis A Comprehensive Guide

At the heart of the cannabis plant are cannabinoids, chemical compounds unique to cannabis that interact with the endocannabinoid system. The most well-known cannabinoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), responsible for the psychoactive effects commonly associated with cannabis. However, cannabis conta

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Understanding Regulatory Requirements of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

Drug regulation involves controlling drug use through international agreement authorities like the FDA, EMA, and PMDA. The FDA plays a crucial role in drug evaluation and research, biologic evaluation, devices, and food safety. There are various types of applications for drug approval, along with a

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Understanding New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and Their Categories

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are substances of abuse not regulated by international drug conventions, posing significant public health risks. These substances can fall under categories like synthetic cannabinoids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and depressants, each with unique risks and effects. S

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Polymeric Controlled Drug Delivery Systems

Polymeric controlled drug delivery systems play a crucial role in regulating drug release through diffusion, solvent penetration, and chemical mechanisms. These systems include diffusion-controlled, solvent-controlled, and chemically-controlled devices, each operating based on specific principles. S

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Renal Pharmacology: Drug Excretion and Renal Clearance Questions

This comprehensive set of questions and answers covers topics related to drug excretion and renal pharmacology. It includes information on glomerular filtration, drug excretion mechanisms, dosage adjustments in renal impairment, factors influencing drug excretion, and the effects of long-term NSAID

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Understanding Nasopulmonary Drug Delivery System

Nasopulmonary drug delivery system, utilizing the nasal route for drug administration, offers advantages such as hepatic first-pass metabolism avoidance and rapid drug absorption. This system is beneficial for pharmacologically active compounds with poor stability in gastrointestinal fluids. While i

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Understanding Physicochemical Properties of Drugs

The physicochemical properties of drugs play a crucial role in their pharmacological effects. These properties include physical and chemical characteristics that influence interactions with biomolecules. Solubility, partition coefficient, and dissociation constant are key factors affecting drug beha

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Understanding Formulary Systems in Healthcare

A formulary is a dynamic list of medications curated by healthcare professionals to guide drug selection based on efficacy, safety, cost, and patient acceptability. It plays a vital role in promoting evidence-based and cost-effective drug therapy, improving communication between prescribers and phar

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Ways to Stay Drug Free: Lessons for Teens and Families

Understanding the reasons behind drug usage among teens, this lesson provides valuable resources and strategies to stay drug-free. It emphasizes the importance of making healthy decisions and offers alternatives to drug use. Additionally, it highlights the significance of saying no to drugs, provide

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Understanding the Hatch-Waxman Act: Promoting Affordable Generic Drugs

The Hatch-Waxman Act, also known as The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, was enacted in 1984 to amend patent laws and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It aims to reduce costs associated with generic drug approval, allow early experimental use, compensate branded drug

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Understanding Biopharmaceutics: pH Partition Theory and Drug Absorption

Biopharmaceutics explores how drug properties and administration methods impact drug absorption. Factors affecting oral absorption include membrane physiology and drug partitioning based on pH levels. The pH partition theory, explained by Brodie et al., highlights the role of drug lipid solubility a

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Importance of In-Vitro Dissolution Testing in Drug Assessment

In drug development, in-vitro dissolution testing plays a crucial role in evaluating drug release from tablets when in-vivo bioavailability studies are limited. By ensuring drug release is close to 100% and uniform batch to batch, these tests help assess drug availability and effectiveness. Regulato

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Understanding Pharmacodynamics: Potency and Efficacy

Pharmacodynamics explores how drugs interact with receptors in the body, affecting the magnitude of drug effects based on concentration. Graded dose-response relationships, potency, and efficacy play key roles in determining drug efficiency. Potency reflects the amount of drug needed for a specific

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Understanding Drug Absorption, Excretion, and Bioavailability in Humans

Delve into the complex processes of drug absorption, excretion, and bioavailability in the human body. Learn about the various factors affecting drug absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, including biological, physiochemical, and pharmaceutical factors. Explore the mechanisms of drug transport

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Understanding Quantitative Aspects of Drug Action

Explore the quantitative aspects of drug action, including drug receptor binding, concentration binding curves, dose-response curves, and types of antagonism. Learn to relate drug concentration to receptor binding capacity and response produced. Discover how concentration binding curves and dose-res

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Current Trends in Recreational Drug Use: Insights and Implications

The trends in recreational drug use have evolved over time, with a shift towards Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) such as Synthetic Cannabinoids, Designer Stimulants, and Designer Opioids. Marijuana remains a focal point, now legal in some states for both medicinal and recreational purposes. The

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Review of DRE School and Drug Evaluation Techniques

Explore key topics such as the definition of drugs for DRE purposes, basic drug statistics, review of symptomatology, and vital signs assessment in the context of Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training. Learn about CNS depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and analogs, as well as vital signs like

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Study on Juvenile Drug Crime Prevention in Taiwan: Insights from ACS Conference 2020

This presentation at the Asian Criminological Society Conference 2020 delves into the current situation, dilemmas, and responses regarding juvenile drug crime prevention in Taiwan. The presenter, Zeng Li-Wen, a PhD student at Central Police University in Taiwan, provides valuable insights based on t

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Trends in New Psychoactive Substances Seizures and Use

Seizures of both plant-based and synthetic New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) declined in 2018, along with a decrease in global seizures of khat and fluctuations in the use of NPS. Legislation on substances like mephedrone led to a decline in their use, while the use of ketamine increased. NPS use va

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Understanding Drug Abuse: Definitions, Effects, and Stages

Drug abuse is a serious issue involving various substances like prescription drugs, alcohol, and illegal drugs. This includes terms and definitions, effects on the body and mind, stages of addiction, and withdrawal symptoms. Factors influencing drug action and reasons for drug use are also explored.

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Understanding Drug Targets and Mechanisms of Action

Explore the intricate world of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, from drug absorption to their interaction with biological molecules. Learn about different drug targets, such as proteins and ions, and how drugs alter their biochemical and biophysical activities. Dive into molecular mechanisms o

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 Initiatives and Awareness

The United Nations observes 26th June as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to combat substance abuse worldwide. Various initiatives like the National Drug Master Plan, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, and the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction aim to raise aware

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Comprehensive Review of Drugs, Categories, and Drug Influence Evaluation

This mid-course review covers key aspects such as defining drugs, naming drug categories and subcategories, identifying drug categories for specific drugs, components of drug influence evaluation, and examinations conducted as part of the evaluation process. The content also includes identifying dru

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Challenges of New Party Drugs: New Psychoactive Substances

The emergence of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) presents a significant challenge in the drug market, with legal sales online and phone inquiries to poison information centers indicating a concerning trend. The increased availability of NPS has led to deaths in clusters, highlighting the need for

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Impact of Socioeconomic Conditions on Drug Use Disorders: Insights from World Drug Report 2020

The World Drug Report 2020 highlights the strong correlation between socioeconomic factors and drug use disorders. Studies reveal that communities facing poverty, violence, and social inequality are at a higher risk of drug overdoses and addiction. Factors like income inequality, lack of social capi

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Understanding Targeted Clinical Investigation in Pharmacovigilance

Targeted clinical investigation plays a crucial role in pharmacovigilance by further evaluating significant risks identified in pre-approval clinical trials. This involves conducting pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies, genetic testing, interaction studies, and large simplified trials to ass

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Drug Awareness Week - Activity for Groups Ages 13 to 16

Engage teenagers in an interactive True or False activity addressing alcohol and marijuana effects on the brain and body during Drug Awareness Week. Statements reveal the impact of alcohol and marijuana consumption, emphasizing the psychoactive nature of these substances and their physiological and

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Advances in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Systems

This content explores various advanced ophthalmic drug delivery systems including erodible ophthalmic inserts, soluble ocular drug inserts, new ophthalmic drug delivery systems, and bioadhesive ophthalmic drug inserts. These innovative systems aim to provide accurate dosing, prolonged drug release,

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State Responsible Inmates with Marijuana Convictions Research Report

Research conducted by VADOC indicates a total of 570 state responsible inmates incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses as of August 31, 2021. Among them, 229 inmates had non-drug-related Most Serious Offenses, 331 were convicted for Drug Sales MSO, and 10 were convicted for Drug Possession MSO.

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Innovative Online Learning for Drug Court Professionals

Center for Court Innovation has introduced a new National Drug Court Online Learning System aimed at assisting drug court professionals. This system offers free access to web-based training, expert video lessons, virtual site visits to drug treatment courts, practitioner interviews, and a resource l

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Understanding Psychoactive Drugs: Depressants, Stimulants & Hallucinogens

Delve into the world of psychoactive drugs, exploring the effects of depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens on mental, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Learn about the development of tolerance, physical and psychological dependence, and withdrawal symptoms associated with continued use. Di

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Understanding Drug Testing Policies in the Workplace

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 mandates federal grant recipients to implement zero-tolerance drug policies to maintain a drug-free environment. Employers must establish clear policies, conduct awareness programs, offer counseling and rehabilitation services, and impose penalties for violations.

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Understanding Inhalant Abuse: Risks, Effects, and Prevention

Inhalant abuse is a widespread issue, with volatile substances being inhaled to achieve psychoactive effects. This form of substance abuse poses significant toxicological and social hazards, often affecting marginalized populations such as neglected street children. The accessibility, affordability,

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Understanding Drugs and Their Effects

Drugs, including prescription, over-the-counter, and illegal substances, have various effects on the body and mind. Drug use can lead to addiction, physical dependence, and overdose. It is crucial to distinguish between medicine and drug misuse or abuse to ensure safe and proper usage. Recognizing s

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Understanding the Impact of Drug Abuse on Youth

Drug abuse among youth is a growing concern with more individuals turning to psychoactive substances to alter their feelings and behaviors. This abuse of drugs, including amphetamines, marijuana, and heroin, can lead to irreversible changes in the brain and loss of self-control. Factors like the des

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Understanding Azole Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Antifungal Therapy

Azole therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is crucial for managing antifungal therapy due to factors like drug interactions, compliance issues, disease severity, and pharmacokinetic variability. This monitoring helps ensure optimal drug levels are maintained for effective treatment. Different TDM metho

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Overview of International Drug Control Efforts and Challenges in 2015-2016

The content highlights significant events related to international drug control efforts, emphasizing the launch of the INCB Annual Reports, the UNGASS session at the United Nations, and the focus on health, welfare, and challenges in combating drug abuse. It discusses issues such as new psychoactive

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Analgesic Study with Three Treatments Crossed with Gender

This study explores the effects of analgesic treatments crossed with gender on pain levels. The data analysis includes factors such as gender and drug type, and the statistical model examines pain index as a linear function of factor levels. The ANOVA results indicate significant effects of gender,

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Understanding Quantitative Aspects of Drug Action

Explore the quantitative aspects of drug action, including drug receptor binding, dose-response curves, therapeutic utility, and types of antagonism. Learn about drug affinity, efficacy, potency, and the relationship between drug binding and concentration. Discover how concentration-binding curves a

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