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Journal of Drug Issues (JDI), published quarterly, has been dedicated since its inception to providing a professional and scholarly forum centered on the national and international problems associated with drugs, especially illicit drugs. It is a refereed publication with international contributors and subscribers. As a leader in its field, JDI is an instrument widely used by research scholars, public policy analysts, and those involved in the day-to-day struggle against the problem of drug abuse. View full journal description

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Parents’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Self-Medication of Antibiotics and their Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Abeer Shaheen
  • Khaldoun Hamdan
  • Haneen Al Momani
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Medicinal Cannabis Disclosure and Reasons for Non-disclosure in New Zealand

  • Vinuli Withanarachchie
  • Chris Wilkins
  • Karl Parker
  • Marta Rychert
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Differences in Successful Substance Use Treatment Completion by Age and Pregnancy Status

  • Ishu Karki
  • Shristi Bhochhibhoya
  • Ruby Charak
  • Robert Davis
  • George Pro
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Nightclub Attendance and Substance Use: Findings From the General Population Survey

  • Renata Glavak-Tkalić
  • Bruno Škovrlj
  • Katarina Perić Pavišić
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Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Interventions for Populations Experiencing Addiction and/or Homelessness: A Scoping Review of Outcomes

  • Sophia Dobischok
  • Léonie Archambault
  • Marie-Ève Goyer
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Exploring Experiences of Drink and Needle Spiking Incidents Among Global Drug Survey Respondents from 22 Countries

  • Emma L. Davies
  • Timothy Piatkowski
  • Alex Frankovitch
  • Cheneal Puljević
  • Monica J. Barratt
  • Jason A. Ferris
  • Adam R. Winstock
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The Seduction of a Drug Mule: Drug Trafficking Among Female Offenders

  • Melvina T. Sumter
  • Frank Wood
  • Ingrid Whitaker
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Spiking Versus Speculation? Perceived Prevalence, Probability, and Fear of Drink and Needle Spiking

  • Antonia Bendau
  • Twyla Michnevich
  • Moritz B. Petzold
  • Andrea Piest
  • Rüdiger Schmolke
  • Daniel Jakobson
  • Katharin Ahrend
  • Thale Reitz
  • Lukas Roediger
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Trends and Barriers of Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Morica Hutchison
  • Beth S. Russell
  • Abigail Leander
  • Nathaniel Rickles
  • Derek Aguiar
  • Xiaomei S. Cong
  • Ofer Harel
  • Adrian V. Hernandez
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Strong Control and Weak Service: Enforcing Drug Treatment in China

  • Jize Jiang
  • Apei Song
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“Boys are Allowed to be Drunk”: Exploring Gender Norms in Adolescents' Alcohol References Across Different Social Media Platforms and Message Types

  • Sofie Vranken
  • Sarah Murru
  • Kathleen Beullens
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