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Drug abuse trends in Northwest Mexico: Correlations between drug abuse and cognitive impairment.

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Title: Drug abuse trends in Northwest Mexico: Correlations between drug abuse and cognitive impairment.
Alternate Title: Estudio de tendencias de consumo de drogas en el noroeste mexicano: correlaciones entre deterioro cognitivo y consumo.
Authors: Manuel Galindo-Aldana, Gilberto1 gilberto.galindo.aldana@uabc.edu.mx, Murillo-Macías, Carlos1, Cedano-Gasca, Antonio2, Padilla-López, Alfredo1, América García-León, Ibza3
Source: Revista Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. oct-dic2019, Vol. 67 Issue 4, p485-491. 7p.
Subjects: COGNITION disorders, DRUG abuse, DRUGS of abuse, DRUG use testing, PHARMACOLOGY
Geographic Terms: BAJA California (Mexico : State), MEXICO
Abstract (English): Introduction: Drug abuse screening tests (DAST) are a useful tool in decision making regarding the planning and implementation of drug-related public health policies. In addition, they constitute a rapid way to obtain data on the effects of drug consumption in specific populations. Objective: To describe the correlation between drug abuse (per type of drug) and cognitive dysfunction prevalence based on the information reported in a DAST. Materials and methods: A DAST was administered to 1299 individuals from 5 cities in Baja California, Mexico. In addition, an internal consistency reliability test was conducted to determine the internal consistency level of the instrument. Results: Several correlations between the consumption of different drugs were found. The main associations were found between methamphetamine and marijuana consumption. In addition, a positive correlation between the age at first drug use and cognitive impairment was found. Conclusions: DAST are brief administration instruments that allow obtaining data on drug abuse and drug addiction patterns. In addition, they can be used to identify the interaction between the consumption patterns of different drugs and the possible association between age at first drug use and cognitive dysfunction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Introducción. Los cuestionarios sobre consumo de drogas (CSCD) son útiles para tomar decisiones sobre la planeación e implementación de políticas de salud pública relacionadas con el consumo de estas sustancias. Asimismo, constituyen una forma rápida de obtener datos sobre los efectos de dicho consumo en poblaciones específicas. Objetivo. Describir la correlación entre abuso de drogas y la prevalencia de disfunción cognitiva reportada en un cuestionario sobre consumo de drogas. Materiales y métodos. Se aplicó un CSCD a 1 299 individuos de 5 ciudades del estado de Baja California, México. Asimismo, se realizó una prueba de confiabilidad de consistencia interna para determinar el nivel de consistencia interna del instrumento. Resultados. Se encontraron varias correlaciones entre el consumo de distintas drogas: las principales asociaciones se observaron para el consumo de metanfetaminas y marihuana. Además, se observó una correlación positiva entre la edad inicial de consumo y referir deterioro cognitivo. Conclusiones. El CSCD es un instrumento de administración rápida que permite obtener datos sobre el consumo y la adicción a las drogas. Además, es capaz de demostrar la interacción entre los patrones de consumo de distintas drogas, así como la posible relación entre la edad de inicio de consumo y la presencia de disfunción cognitiva. Palabras clave: Abuso de drogas; Disfunción cognitiva; Drogas ilícitas (DeCS). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Introduction: Drug abuse screening tests (DAST) are a useful tool in decision making regarding the planning and implementation of drug-related public health policies. In addition, they constitute a rapid way to obtain data on the effects of drug consumption in specific populations. Objective: To describe the correlation between drug abuse (per type of drug) and cognitive dysfunction prevalence based on the information reported in a DAST. Materials and methods: A DAST was administered to 1299 individuals from 5 cities in Baja California, Mexico. In addition, an internal consistency reliability test was conducted to determine the internal consistency level of the instrument. Results: Several correlations between the consumption of different drugs were found. The main associations were found between methamphetamine and marijuana consumption. In addition, a positive correlation between the age at first drug use and cognitive impairment was found. Conclusions: DAST are brief administration instruments that allow obtaining data on drug abuse and drug addiction patterns. In addition, they can be used to identify the interaction between the consumption patterns of different drugs and the possible association between age at first drug use and cognitive dysfunction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01200011
DOI:10.15446/revfacmed.v67n4.64157