Sökning: "abstinence"
Visar resultat 21 - 25 av 48 avhandlingar innehållade ordet abstinence.
21. Liquid chromatography : mass spectrometry study of two biochemical alcohol markers
Sammanfattning : The interest in biochemical alcohol markers for detecting acute and chronic alcohol consumption has expanded greatly during recent years. The development and application of laboratory tests identifying early problematic drinking and monitoring abstinence have the potential of reducing the healthcare costs and suffering associated with alcohol misuse. LÄS MER
22. The monoamine stabilizer (-)-OSU6162 : a potential novel treatment for alcohol use disorders
Sammanfattning : Alcohol use disorder (AUD) represent a major health problem worldwide. Despite the severe consequences of AUD, only four medications are approved in Sweden for this disease. In addition, the prescription rates are low, partly due to varying clinical efficacy of these medications. Consequently, new, more effective pharmacotherapies are needed. LÄS MER
23. Novel pharmacological treatment alternatives for nicotine dependence
Sammanfattning : Smoking has been identified as the single largest preventable cause of morbidity and premature death in the developed world. Despite the well known health risks associated with smoking the number of smokers are still rising globally. LÄS MER
24. Christian Communities and Prevention of HIV among Youth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sammanfattning : Young people in South Africa, particularly females, are at great risk of acquiring HIV, and heterosexual sex is the predominant mode of HIV transmission. In order to curb the epidemic the Department of Health encourages all sectors in the society, including religious institutions, to respond effectively. LÄS MER
25. Nicotine sensitization and loss of inhibitory control. Role of serotonin
Sammanfattning : Drug dependence is a devastating disorder present in all parts of the world. It is manifested by craving and a general loss of control over the drug intake and the life situation, ultimately leading to compulsive use of the addictive drug at the expense of normal behavioral patterns. LÄS MER