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  • A comparison of acute pharmacological effects of methylone and MDMA administration in humans and oral fluid concentrations as biomarkers of exposure
    Poyatos, Lourdes; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Olesti Muñoz, Eulàlia, 1991-; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Ventura, Mireia; Carbón Mallol, Xoán; Grifell Guardia, Marc; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torrens, Marta; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la; Farré Albaladejo, Magí (MDPI, 2021)
    Considered the β-keto analogue of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy), 3,4-Methylenedioxymethcathinone (methylone) is a synthetic cathinone. Over the years, methylone has been used as a substitute for ...
  • A gender perspective of addictive disorders
    Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Robles-Martínez, María; Tirado Muñoz, Judit; Alías i Ferri, María; Mestre-Pintó, Juan Ignacio; Coratu, Ana Maria; Torrens, Marta (Springer, 2021)
    Purpose of review: Substance use disorders (SUD) affect differentially women and men. Although the prevalence has been reported higher in men, those women with addictive disorders present a more vulnerable profile and are ...
  • A rapid assessment of take-home naloxone provision during COVID-19 in Europe
    McDonald, Rebecca; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Strang, John (Elsevier, 2022)
    Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In the following weeks, most European countries implemented national lockdowns to mitigate viral spread. Services for people who ...
  • Acute pharmacological effects of oral and intranasal mephedrone: an observational study in humans
    Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Olesti Muñoz, Eulàlia, 1991-; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Torrens, Marta; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Grifell Guardia, Marc; Ventura, Mireia; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la; Farré Albaladejo, Magí (MDPI, 2021)
    Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is a synthetic cathinone with psychostimulant properties which remains one of the most popular new psychoactive substances (NPS). It is frequently used orally and/or intranasally. To date, ...
  • Alcohol induced depression: clinical, biological and genetic features
    Farré Martínez, Adriana; Tirado Muñoz, Judit; Spataro, Nino; Alías i Ferri, María; Torrens, Marta; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972- (MDPI, 2020)
    Background: In clinical practice, there is the need to have clinical and biological markers to identify induced depression. The objective was to investigate clinical, biological and genetic differences between Primary Major ...
  • BDNF and cortisol in the diagnosis of cocaine-induced depression
    Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Mestre-Pintó, Juan Ignacio; Rodríguez-Minguela, Rocío; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Langohr, Klaus; Barbuti, Margherita; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; Torrens, Marta; Neurodep Group (Frontiers, 2022)
    Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and cocaine use disorder (CUD) are related with disability and high mortality rates. The assessment and treatment of psychiatric comorbidity is challenging due to its high ...
  • CANreduce-SP-adding psychological support to web-based adherence-focused guided self-help for cannabis users: study protocol for a three-arm randomized control trial
    Mestre-Pintó, Juan Ignacio; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Schaub, M. P.; Baumgartner, Christian F.; Alías i Ferri, María; Torrens, Marta (BioMed Central, 2022)
    Background: cannabis is the most-frequently used illicit drug in Europe. Over the last few years in Spain, treatment demand has increased, yet most cannabis users do not seek treatment despite the related problems. A ...
  • Concomitant treatment of tobacco dependence during the admission for detoxification of other drug of abuse: evaluation at 6 months follow-Up after discharge
    Toll Privat, Alba; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Francisco, E.; Berge Baquero, Daniel; Pérez, Victor; Torrens, Marta (Austin publishing group, 2015)
    Most patients with substance use disorders are also heavy tobacco smokers, which imply an important mortality risk factor. Therefore, providing a treatment for nicotine dependence in the context of the treatment of other ...
  • Contribution of cytochrome P450 and ABCB1 genetic variability on methadone pharmacokinetics, dose requirements, and response
    Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la; Díaz, Laura; Pastor, Antonio; Cuyàs, Elisabet; Pizarro Lozano, Mª Nieves; Khymenets, Olha, 1974-; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; Torrens, Marta (Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011)
    Although the efficacy of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in opioid dependence disorder has been well established, the influence of methadone pharmacokinetics in dose requirement and clinical outcome remains controversial. ...
  • Drug Interactions With New Synthetic Opioids
    Pérez Mañá, Clara; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Farré Martínez, Adriana; Torrens, Marta; Farré Albaladejo, Magí (Frontiers, 2018)
    Fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other new synthetic opioids (NSO) have burst onto the illegal drug market as new psychoactive substances (NPS). They are often sold as heroin to unsuspecting users and produce euphoria through ...
  • Dual disorders in the consultation liaison addiction service: Gender perspective and quality of life
    Ferrer-Farré, Teresa; Dinamarca, Fernando; Mestre-Pintó, Juan Ignacio; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torrens, Marta (MDPI, 2021)
    Dual disorders (DD) and gender differences comprise an area of considerable concern in patients with substance use disorder (SUD). This study aims to describe the presence of DD among patients with SUD admitted to a general ...
  • Effects of mixing energy drinks with alcohol on driving-related skills
    Pérez Mañá, Clara; Mateus Rodriguez, Julian Andrés; Díaz-Pellicer, Patricia; Díaz-Baggerman, Ariadna; Pérez, Marta; Pujadas Bastardes, Mitona; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Pujol, Jesús; Langohr, Klaus; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la (Oxford University Press, 2022)
    Background: Energy drinks (EDs) reduce sleepiness and fatigue and improve driving performance whereas alcohol does just the opposite. Although it is a trendy combination among young people, the effects of alcohol mixed ...
  • Guía de práctica clínica para el tratamiento farmacológico y psicológico de los pacientes adultos con depresión y un diagnóstico comórbido de trastorno por uso de sustancias
    Torrens, Marta; Tirado Muñoz, Judit; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; González-Pinto, Ana; Arrojo, Manuel; Bernardo, Miquel; Arranz, Belén; Garriga, Marina; Saiz, Pilar A.; Florez, Gerardo; Goikolea, Jose M.; Zorrilla, Iñaki; Cunill, Ruth; Castells, Xavier; Becoña, Elisardo; López, Ana; San Román, Luis (Socidrogalcohol, 2022)
    La concurrencia de depresión y un trastorno por uso de sustancias (TUS) en pacientes que presentan patología dual ha sido reconocida desde hace mucho tiempo como una consideración importante en la práctica clínica. Esta ...
  • Human Pharmacology of Mephedrone in Comparison with MDMA.
    Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Mateus Rodriguez, Julian Andrés; Pujadas Bastardes, Mitona; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torrens, Marta; Olesti Muñoz, Eulàlia, 1991-; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la; Farré Albaladejo, Magí (Nature Publishing Group, 2016)
    Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is a novel psychoactive substance popular among drug users because it displays similar effects to MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, ecstasy). Mephedrone consumption has been ...
  • Inflammatory mediators and dual depression: potential biomarkers in plasma of primary and substance-induced major depression in cocaine and alcohol use disorders
    García Marchena, Nuria; Barrera, Marta; Mestre-Pintó, Juan Ignacio; Araos, Pedro; Serrano, Antonia; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Ruiz, Juan Jesús; Rodríguez de Fonseca, Fernando; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; Pavón, Francisco Javier; Torrens, Marta (Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019)
    Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent comorbid mental disorder among people with substance use disorders. The MDD can be both primary and substance-induced and its accurate diagnosis represents a challenge ...
  • Mephedrone and alcohol interactions in humans
    Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Pérez Mañá, Clara; de Sousa Fernandes Perna, Elizabeth B.; Olesti Muñoz, Eulàlia, 1991-; Mateus Rodriguez, Julian Andrés; Kuypers, Kim PC; Theunissen, Eef Lien; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torrens, Marta; Ramaekers, Johannes G.; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la; Farré Albaladejo, Magí (Frontiers, 2020)
    Mephedrone (4-MMC, mephedrone) is a synthetic cathinone derivative included in the class of new psychoactive substances. It is commonly used simultaneously with alcohol (ethanol). The aim of the present study was to evaluate ...
  • New psychoactive substances consumption in opioid-use disorder patients
    Alías i Ferri, María; Pellegrini, Manuela; Marchei, Emilia; Pacifici, Roberta; Rotolo, Maria Concetta; Pichini, Simona; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Muga, Roberto; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torrens, Marta; Farré Albaladejo, Magí (MDPI, 2022)
    (1) Background: Since the beginning of the 21st century, the large number and wide chemical variety of new psychoactive substances (NPS) that enter the market every year has become a public health problem. Given the rapidity ...
  • New synthetic opioids use among patients in treatment for an Opioid Use Disorder in Barcelona
    Alías i Ferri, María; Marchei, Emilia; Pacifici, Roberta; Pichini, Simona; Pellegrini, Manuela; Pérez Mañá, Clara; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Muga, Roberto; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; Torrens, Marta (Karger (S. Karger AG), 2022)
    Introduction: New synthetic opioids (NSO), a class of new psychoactive substances (NPS), have recently emerged and pose an upcoming global public health challenge. The effects produced by NSO are similar to those from ...
  • Non-linear formation of EtG and FAEEs after controlled administration of low to moderate doses of ethanol
    Pérez Mañá, Clara; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; Pastor, Antonio; Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Torrens, Marta; Menoyo Colomer, Esther; Pujadas Bastardes, Mitona; Frias, Silvia; Langohr, Klaus; Torre Fornell, Rafael de la (Oxford University Press, 2017)
    AIMS: Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs) are non-oxidative metabolites of alcohol that can be detected in conventional and non-conventional biological matrices for longer periods than alcohol. The ...
  • Non-medical use of prescription gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) in five european countries
    Fonseca Casals, Francina, 1972-; Lenahan, William; Dart, Richard C.; Papaseit Fontanet, Esther; Dargan, Paul I.; Wood, David M.; Guareschi, Marilena; Maremmani, Icro; Auriacombe, Marc; Farré Albaladejo, Magí; Scherbaum, Norbert; Torrens, Marta (Frontiers, 2021)
    Background: Non-medical use (NMU) of prescription GABA analogs (pregabalin and gabapentin) has been reported especially in opiate dependent persons. However, by now the prevalence of NMU of gabapentinoids in the general ...