Subjective reactions to cocaine and marijuana are associated with abuse and dependence

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Subjective responses to two categories of drugs that include marijuana and cocaine and linking these to abuse and dependence using Latent Class Analyses (LCA) is examined. Subjective effects, both positive and adverse are associated with lifetime risk for marijuana and cocaine dependence.

Vietnam, Drug Addicts, Psychological aspects, Drug abusers, Cocaine abuse, Drug use

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Duration of cannabis use - a novel phenotype?

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A study is conducted on 6265 Australian twins to examine the impact of duration of cannabis use on future genetic changes. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug.

Australia, Health aspects

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Psychiatric comorbidity and progression in drug use in adult male twins: implications for the design of genetic association studies

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A study is conducted on a group of male twin pairs to examine psychiatric comorbidity and progression with illicit drug use.

United States, Illicit Drugs, Risk factors, Drug abuse, Comorbidity, Illegal drugs

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