Methamphetamine Use, Personality Traits, and High-Risk Behaviors

Baskin, Deborah R.; Sommers, Ira; Baskin‐Sommers, Arielle

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-8921-2_5

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“…The criteria for the termination of the algorithm is that either the answers do not change over several successive generations, or that the algorithm is repeated for the determined number of generations. The values obtained for the parameters are shown in Table (1). To avoid being trapped in local optima, the crossover and mutation rates must be selected with care.…”

Section: Modelling Human Response To Stimulantsmentioning

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“…Since the presented model is a system of delayed differential equations, its solution must be found, for the expected time pattern, using numerical methods and MATLAB programming. Figure (1) shows the level of methamphetamine in body for the duration of 725 minutes. Stimulant level in the body after the consumption of a dose of methamphetamine Parameters in these simulations are set in a way that their maximum point is 120 minutes (2 hours) after the start of consumption.…”

Section: Simulating Brain Response To Methamphetaminementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The values of the parameters are found by genetic algorithm as explained in the previous section. According to Figure (1), as the time goes by, the concentration of stimulant in the blood increases until it reaches the maximum point of blood concentration. Then it starts to decrease as it is absorbed in the body.…”

Section: Simulating Brain Response To Methamphetaminementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Drug epidemics are becoming one of the main concerns in countries all around the world. Addiction of drugs can be categorized into addiction to narcotics and stimulants [1,2]. Unfortunately the use of stimulants has become very popular in the modern world and in particular in Iran.…”

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“…Different types of administration for methamphetamine include snorting, injecting, smoking and ingestion in the form of pills. Among these methods, injections gets the consumer to the "high" very quickly [1,3].…”

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Simulating Brain Reaction to Methamphetamine Regarding Consumer Personality

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Forensic implication of seized drug imitating methamphetamine with mileage in crime

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Vashisht

Sinha

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Egypt J Forensic Sci

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Background The increase in drug abuse a major global issue. Clandestine laboratories along with illegal drug trafficking and trade increase the menace. Increased confiscation of illicit drugs not only indicates the manifold rise in drug abuse in Delhi and its neighboring region but also signifies an escalation and proliferation in other drug-related criminal activities. Investigating agencies around the world are working hard to combat and eradicate this problem. The samples seized by these agencies are subsequently sent for forensic examination to rule out the presence of any illicit drugs. Few such seized crystalline samples such as “methamphetamine” were submitted for examination with a query for the identification of any scheduled substance. The analysis outline followed was physical, chemical, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer analysis for detection, identification, and confirmation of seized drug samples. The purpose of a detailed investigation regarding the identification of the crystalline sample was also to understand the criminal activities involved in the consistent seizures and the forensics behind it. Results The comprehensive examination identified the sample as an inorganic salt of sodium thiosulfate with the absence of contraband methamphetamine. The study on salt-imitating methamphetamine underlines its diverse uses as in adulteration, trafficking to camouflage narcotics drug and its involvement in numerous other illegal purposes which on the other hand has a very crucial impact on society and its well-being. Conclusions The novel findings will update the investigating agencies and other experts regarding the importance of the detection of sodium thiosulfate salt in seized samples and will well establish the foul play behind large seizures to justify the role of forensic science. This unique finding deals with a very sensitive issue that has immense social impact and needs exceptional thoughtfulness.

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Methamphetamine Use, Personality Traits, and High-Risk Behaviors

Cited by 2 publications

References 86 publications

Simulating Brain Reaction to Methamphetamine Regarding Consumer Personality

Simulating Brain Reaction to Methamphetamine Regarding Consumer Personality

Forensic implication of seized drug imitating methamphetamine with mileage in crime

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