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Acta Médica Portuguesa

ISSN 1646-0758

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2022-2025

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Portuguese Psychiatrists and Psychologists on the Clinical Use of Ketamine.

Acta Médica Portuguesa May 2, 2025 Pedro Mota, Jorge Encantado, Laura C. Carvalho et al. 1 citation

Ketamine has garnered attention for its rapid efficacy in alleviating depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant depression, offering a novel mechanism as a non-monoaminergic agent. Despite its potential, limited research has explored mental health professionals' perspectives on its use. This study assesses the attitudes, knowledge, and concerns of Portuguese psychiatrists and psychologists...

Club drugs: Um Novo Perfil de Abuso de Substâncias em Adolescentes e Jovens Adultos.

Acta Médica Portuguesa October 5, 2022 Diogo Frasquilho Guerreiro, Ana Lisa Carmo, Joaquim Alves da Silva et al. 2 citations

Club drugs are the following substances: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA); Methamphetamine; Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD); Ketamine; Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and Flunitrazepam. These substances are mainly used by adolescents and young adults, mostly in recreational settings like dance clubs and rave parties. These drugs have diverse psychotropic effects, are associated with several...