Drugs and addiction
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health performs analysis of narcotics and medicines in biological samples and research into their effects and addiction mechanisms.
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News and research findings
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Research findings
Cannabis abuse possible cause of psychosis
The risk of developing psychosis is more than tripled for those who abuse cannabis, according to results from a new twin study.
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Research findings
Immunotherapy inhibits heroin effects in research animals
Immunotherapy could have a place in the treatment of substance abuse in the future.
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Articles
Reports
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Systematic review
Tapering from buprenorphine or methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)
We have summarised the evidence on effects for mother and child of tapering compared with continued maintenance treatment during pregnancy.
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Report
Which aspects of treatment are perceived as crucial for the patients?
We present the results from qualitative interviews with patients receiving inpatient substance dependence treatment.
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Research overview
Deaf people in addiction treatment
A literature search to find research publications about deaf or hearing impaired addicts in addiction or drug abuse treatment.
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Projects
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Project
Tapering for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)
Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate of Health to carry out a systematic review of effects of methadone or buprenorphine tapering during pregnancy.
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Project
Pathways from Normal and Disordered Personality to Substance Use Disorders
The project will study the relationship between normal personality, personality disorders and symptoms of substance use in a population-based twin study.
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Substance use among music festival attendees i Norway
This was a cross-sectional study from six music festivals in Norway, July-August 2016.
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Alcohol
Alcohol can affect mental and physical health, family life and other social relations. High levels of consumption lead to intoxication, with increased risk of injury and accidents.
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Smoking and tobacco
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes, snus and e-cigarettes. Cigarette smoke contains many harmful substances.