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The effect of synthetic cannabinoid ADB-FUBINACA on primary neuronal cultures ß...
Roque-Bravo, Rita; Carmo, Helena; Silva, João Pedro; Carvalho, Félix; Dias-da-Silva, DianaBackground: ADB-FUBINACA (ADB-FUB) is a synthetic cannabinoid (SC) that has gained popularity among users as a new psychoactive substance. This stems from SC's pharmacological similarity to the active principle of cannabis, D9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, unlike THC, SCs demonstrate full agonism of cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2 [1]. Recent scientific developments have shown that cannabis use m...
Drug use among the student population of the University of Porto: Analysis of p...
Garcia, Helena Rafaela; Roque-Bravo, Rita; Dias-da-Silva, DianaBackground: Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs use by university students is a complex issue that has garnered concern and interest from public health officials, educators, and scientific community [1]. This concern is driven by various factors, including the potential to affect academic performance and mental and physical health. Objective: This study was designed to determine the prevalence and patterns of p...
Chemical characterization and in vitro studies on the impact of the 'Dream Herb...
Garcia, Maria Rita; Mineiro, Tiago; Andrade, Paula B.; Ferreres, Federico; Gil-Izquierdo, Ángel; Seabra, Vítor; Dias-da-Silva, DianaBackground: An increasing number of psychoactive plants, particularly those with long history of use on ritualistic practices, are now being progressively used in recreational context, many of which remaining unregulated [1]. Calea zacatechichi is traditionally used in divination rituals, due to its oneirogenic properties. Yet, considering the psychoactive effects of this ‘Dream Herb’ and easiness of purchase, ...
Preliminary chemical profile and in vitro pharmacological evaluation of the hal...
Garcia, Maria Rita; Dutka, Mykhaylo; Guimarães, Sofia; Andrade, Paula B.; Seabra, Vítor; Dias-da-Silva, DianaBackground: For the last few years, Ayahuasca ceremonies have been gaining popularity in recreational settings in Europe and North America [1]. Similar to Psychotria viridis, Diplopterys cabrerana is also suggested to contain the psychoactive compound N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and is therefore used in Ayahuasca rituals for its ability to induce hallucinations, euphoria and entheogenic effects [1-3]. However, whil...