The effects of ten narcotic analgesics and three barbiturates have been investigated on respiratory rate, respiratory minute volume and blood Pco3 in the unanaesthetized rabbit. Both groups of drugs produced respiratory depression, and whilst the pattern of depression was similar for drugs of the same group, there were three main differences in the pattern of depression between the narcotic ana...

BACKGROUND The existing studies have indicated that persons with positive attitude and believe to narcotics have more addiction than those with negative or natural attitudes. The aim of the present study was to specify the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral training on increasing of self-concept's measure, and the attitude style toward narcotic drugs in addicted prisoners of Tonekabon. OBJ...

Narcotic drug trafficking is a criminal and punishable offence in every country the world over. The use of certain narcotic drugs, on other hand (especially marijuana), has been legalised some countries, but under strict regulations. Like as signatory to United Nations Conventions Ghana implemented severe punitive sanctions for drug-related offences deter people from engaging this crime. This p...

The legislation to make stringent provision for the control and regulation of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, has been enforced since September 1985. Since mental health professionals have to deal with the prescription 0 f psychotropic medications and also deal with the rising number of cases of drug dependence and abuse, it is important for all psychiatrists ...

BACKGROUND Although most physicians are aware of the potential for abuse and resale of prescribed medications, little has been done to document it. The purpose of this study was to determine which prescription drugs have street value, what that value is and why these drugs are used. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional survey using a semistructured interview technique was carried out on 2 we...

conclusions the findings of this study support concern about inadequate knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding chronic pain management. we believe that further education and practical training will be needed for adequate pain management. background pain can adversely affect every aspect of a patient’s daily activity, and consequently, it has a great influence on the quality of life. studi...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is one of the oldest cultivated plants purported to have unique medicinal properties. However, scientific research cannabis has been restricted by Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, an international treaty that prohibits production and supply narcotic drugs except under license. Legislation governing cultivation for research, even recreational purposes relax...

The article provides a theoretical analysis of the norms current Criminal Code establishing responsibility for illegal distribution narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, on its basis author puts forward his proposals improving criminal legislation Republic Uzbekistan.