Pancreatitis aguda asociada a cocaína, una complicación inusual. Serie de casos / Cocaine-induced acute pancreatitis, an unusual complication. Case serie / Pancreatite aguda associada à cocaína, uma complicação incomum. Número de casos

La cocaína es una de las sustancias ilegales más consumidas y Colombia no es la ex­cepción. Dentro de las sustancias ilegales es la segunda más consumida después del cannabis. Por su mecanismo mismo de acción, que produce aumento de aminas bióge­nas, se han asociado con la cocaína diferentes riesgos, tanto agudos como crónicos, y dentro de sus complicaciones se han descrito cambios comportamentales, compromiso cardiovascular y neurológico. La coingesta de cocaína y alcohol da lugar a un metabolito conocido como cocaetileno, que lleva a complicaciones cardiovasculares. Poco se ha descrito sobre el riesgo de la cocaína o la coingesta cocaína y alcohol, como un factor sumatorio, para la pancreatitis. Reportamos tres pacientes jóvenes consumidores del alcaloide que desarrollaron pancreatitis aguda, dos de ellos murieron. El objetivo de este reporte es sensibilizar a los trabajadores de la salud sobre otro riesgo para considerar en los pacientes consumidores de cocaína.

Cocaine is one of the most consumed illegal substances and Colombia is no exception. It is the second most consumed among the illegal substances after cannabis. Due to its very mechanism of action, which produces an increase in biogenic amines, different risks, both acute and chronic, have been associated with cocaine, and among its complications, behavioral changes, cardiovascular and neurological compromise have been described. The co-ingestion of cocaine and alcohol gives rise to a metabolite known as cocaethylene, which leads to cardiovascular complications. Little has been described about the risk of cocaine or cocaine and alcohol co-ingestion, as a summative factor, for pancreatitis. We report three young patients consuming the alkaloid who developed acute pancreatitis, two of whom died. The objective of this report is to sensitize health workers about another risk to consider in cocaine-consuming patients.

A cocaína é uma das substâncias ilícitas mais consumidas e a Colômbia não é exceção. Dentro das substâncias ilícitas é a segunda mais consumida depois da maconha. Devido ao seu próprio mecanismo de ação, que produz aumento de aminas biogênicas, diversos riscos, tanto agudos quanto crônicos, têm sido associados à cocaína e, entre suas complicações, têm sido descritas alterações comportamentais, comprometimento cardiovascular e neurológico. A co-ingestão de cocaína e álcool dá origem a um metabólito conhecido como cocaetileno, que leva a complicações cardiovasculares. Pouco tem sido descrito sobre o risco da co-ingestão de cocaína ou cocaína e álcool, como fator somativo, para pancreatite. Relatamos 3 pacientes jovens consumindo o alcalóide que desenvolveram pancreatite aguda, dois dos quais morreram. O objetivo deste relatório é sensibilizar os profissionais de saúde sobre outro risco a ser considerado em pacientes consumidores de cocaína.

Childhood trauma subtypes may influence the pattern of substance use and preferential substance in men with alcohol and/or crack-cocaine addiction

Objective: To compare the prevalence and subtypes of childhood maltreatment (CM) between individuals with and without substance use disorder (SUD) and investigate the influence of different traumas on the preferential use of substances and the severity of dependence. Methods: The sample consisted of 1,040 men with SUD (alcohol users [n=315], crack-cocaine users [n=406], multiple-substance users [n=319]) and 201 controls. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) and the Addiction Severity Index-6 (ASI-6) were used to assess CM and drug-use patterns. Results: Individuals with SUD had a higher prevalence of CM than controls (63.4 vs. 28.1%, respectively). Exposure to physical trauma was associated with alcohol use disorder and severity of alcohol use. In contrast, emotional trauma was associated with use of multiple substances and severity of drug use in crack-cocaine users. Conclusions: This study corroborates the association of CM with SUD susceptibility. Our results suggest that the type of CM may influence preferential substance use and addiction severity. In this sense, physical traumas are more associated with alcohol use, while emotional and sexual traumas favor use of multiple drugs, especially crack cocaine. These findings may help the development of tailored prevention and intervention strategies.

Oral changes in cocaine abusers: an integrative review / Mudanças orais em usuários abusivos de cocaína: revisão integrativa

Abstract Introduction: Cocaine is one of the most often used psychoactive drugs worldwide, being extracted from the leaves of Erytroxylus coca plant. Its abusive use can trigger several consequences for the human body, including the oral cavity. Objective: To identify the oral disorders that are most commonly found in individuals who abuse cocaine, in addition to the main diagnostic and treatment methods. Methods: An integrative review was carried out on the databases: LILACS, BBO, LIS, MEDLINE, SciELO, Science Direct and PubMed. The following keywords were used: ‟Cocaína", ‟Boca", ‟Palato" and ‟Odontologia", together with their synonyms and variations in English, obtained from DeCS andMeSH. The inclusion criteria were original articles, articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish, studies involving individuals, without restriction related to the year of publication. Animal studies, literature reviews, book chapters, theses and dissertations were excluded. Results: In total, 1373 records were identified. Of these, 22 articles were selected to comprise the review. Several oral alterations caused by cocaine abuse were found, primarily perforation of the palate, predisposition to periodontal diseases, temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, damage to oral tissues, dental caries, destructive lesions of the facial midline, xerostomia and ageusia. Among the diagnostic methods used by the professionals, anamnesis, intraoral examinations and head and neck computed tomography were the most frequently mentioned. As for treatment, in patients with palatal perforation, the reconstruction of the affected area or the use of prosthetic obturators is carried out. Conclusion: The management of these patients is not an easy task, as many of the users do not even seek professional help. The health professionals must be able to recognize these manifestations and alterations to establish timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. © 2021 Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). HIGHLIGHTS Integrative review aiming to detect oral changes in cocaine abusers. The main oral changes, methods of diagnosis and treatment were identified. Good anamnesis and qualified health professionals are necessary.

Resumo Introdução: A cocaína é uma das drogas psicoativas mais usadas no mundo, é extraída das folhas da Erytroxylus coca. Seu uso abusivo pode desencadear inúmeras consequências para o corpo humano, inclusive na cavidade oral. Objetivo: Identificar quais as alterações orais mais comumente encontradas nos indivíduos que fazem uso abusivo de cocaína, além das principais formas de diagnóstico e tratamento. Método: Fez-se uma revisão integrativa nas bases de dados Lilacs, BBO, LIS, Medline, Sci-ELO, Science Direct e PubMed. Foram usados os descritores ‟cocaína", ‟boca", ‟palato" e ‟odontologia" junto de seus sinônimos e variações em inglês, retirados do DeCS e MeSH. Os critérios de inclusão foram artigos originais, artigos nas línguas portuguesa, inglesa e espanhola, estudos que envolveram pessoas e sem restrição quanto ao ano de publicação. Foram excluídos estudos feitos em animais, revisões da literatura, capítulos de livros, teses e dissertações. Resultados: Foram identificados 1.373 registros. Desses, 22 artigos foram selecionados para compor a revisão. Diversas alterações orais causadas por uso abusivo de cocaína foram encontradas. As principais foram perfuração do palato, predisposição para doenças periodontais, desordens temporomandibulares, bruxismo, danos aos tecidos orais, cárie dentária, lesões destrutivas da linha média facial, xerostomia e ageusia. Entre as formas de diagnóstico usadas pelos profissionais, a anamnese, exames físicos intraorais e a tomografia computadorizada da região da cabeça e pescoço foram as mais mencionadas. Como tratamento, nos pacientes com perfuração palatina, é feita a reconstrução da área afetada ou o uso de obturadores protéticos. Conclusão: O manejo desses pacientes não é tarefa fácil, pois muitos usuários sequer procuram ajuda profissional. Os profissionais da saúde devem ser capazes de reconhecer tais alterações e manifestações para que sejam feitos diagnósticos e planejamentos de tratamentos oportunos e precisos. DESTAQUES Revisão integrativa que visa detectar alterações orais em usuários de cocaína. Identificaram-se as principais manifestações orais, formas de diagnóstico e tratamento. Necessidade da feitura de boa anamnese e profissionais da saúde capacitados.

Características y complicaciones de la intoxicación aguda por cocaína Un estudio transversal en un servicio de urgencias de Colombia / Characteristics and complications of acute cocaine intoxication A cross-sectional study in an emergency room in Colombia

Resumen Introducción: el consumo de cocaína se ha incrementado y con ello el número de consultas a urgencias y hospitalizaciones por intoxicación aguda. El objetivo fue describir las características y complicaciones de los pacientes intoxicados por cocaína que acudieron al servicio de urgencias de un hospital de alta complejidad de Colombia. Método: estudio de corte transversal. Se incluyeron pacientes atendidos durante 2016 y 2019 con intoxicación por cocaína, según historia clínica y test de cocaína positivo y sin enfermedad de base que afectara directamente la supervivencia. Se describieron las características sociodemográficas y clínicas y se estimó la mortalidad y prevalencia de complicaciones. Resultados: se incluyeron 159 pacientes, en su mayoría hombres, con bajo nivel educativo y mediana de edad de 31 años. La mortalidad fue 3.8%. La prevalencia de lesión renal aguda (LRA) fue de 29.6% (IC95% 22.6-37.3%), 8.8% (IC95% 4.3-14.3%) para insuficiencia hepática aguda (IHA), 4.4% (IC95% 1.8-8.9%) para infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM) y 4.4% (IC 95% 1.8-8.9%) para ataque cerebrovascular (ACV). Los niveles elevados de fosfocreatinquinasa (CPK) fueron encontrados con valores mayor a mil en 80% de pacientes con LRA, 100% de IHA, y en 50% de ACV. Conclusión: la intoxicación aguda por cocaína produce alteraciones multiorgánicas principalmente renales y hepáticas, que pueden ser por daño directo y también posiblemente por daño muscular reflejado en la elevación de CPK. Esto puede indicar la necesidad de vigilancia estricta de esta enzima y su investigación como variable pronóstica. (Acta Med Colomb 2022; 47. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2022.2256).

Abstract Introduction: the use of cocaine has increased, and, with it, the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to acute intoxication. The objective was to describe the characteristics and complications of patients with cocaine intoxication who were seen in the emergency room of a tertiary care hospital in Colombia. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional study. Patients seen from 2016 to 2019 with cocaine intoxication, according to the medical chart and a positive cocaine test, and with no underlying diseases which would directly affect survival, were included. The sociodemographic and clinical characteristic were described, and the mortality and prevalence of complications were estimated. Results: a total of 159 patients were included, mostly males, with a low educational level and a median age of 31 years. The mortality was 3.8%. The prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) was 29.6% (95%CI 22.6 - 37.3%), 8.8% (95%CI 4.3 - 14.3%) for acute liver failure (ALF), 4.4% (95%CI 1.8 - 8.9%) for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and 4.4% (95% CI 1.8-8.9%) for cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Elevated creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels were found to be greater than 1,000 in 80% of patients with AKI, 100% of those with ALF, and 50% of those with CVA. Conclusion: acute cocaine intoxication causes multiple organ dysfunction, mainly of the kidneys and liver, which may be due to direct injury and possibly also due to muscle damage reflected in the elevated CPK. This could indicate the need for strict monitoring of this enzyme and research of its use as a prognostic variable. (Acta Med Colomb 2022; 47. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2022.2256).

Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands related to cocaine abuse

Abstract Neutrophilic dermatoses encompass a wide spectrum of diseases characterized by a dense infiltration mainly composed of neutrophils. Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands is currently considered a localized variant of Sweet syndrome. Cocaine abuse has been related to a wide range of mucocutaneous manifestations, including neutrophilic dermatoses such as pyoderma gangrenosum. The authors of this study present a patient with neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands, in which cocaine abuse was identified as a probable trigger.

Cocaine-related aortic dissection: what do we know?

Abstract Introduction: Cocaine use is known to be associated with an increased risk for vascular diseases. It is likely to trigger or increase the risk for an aortic dissection. We conducted an analysis of 45 cases of cocaine-related aortic dissection to further characterize the clinical features and outcomes of this patient cohort. Methods: Our study cohort of 45 patients consisted of 11 cases from our institutional database and 34 published case reports. Results: The observed cases of acute aortic dissection related to cocaine use showed a high proportion of young (41.3±8.67 years) and male (88.9%) patients. Most of the cases (75%) were classified as Stanford type A. Also, in 75% of the cases, cocaine use was prevalent for more than one year. Median time from last cocaine use to onset of symptoms was one hour. In-hospital mortality was 21.4%, while additional 11.9% of the cases died before arriving at the hospital. Conclusion: Acute aortic dissection related to cocaine use occurs in predominantly young male patients and has a dismal outcome when compared to all comer series.

Perforación de la bóveda palatina por consumo de cocaína: reporte de un caso / Perforation of the palatine dome for cocaine consumption: report of a case

El abuso del consumo de cocaína puede ocasionar problemas físicos y mentales graves. Dicha droga puede ser utilizada de varias formas y sus efectos sobre la cavidad oral varían según la vía de administración, causando desde erosiones en las piezas dentarias, abrasiones cervicales, caries, enfermedad periodontal, disfunción temporomandibular, xerostomía, ulceraciones hasta la perforación del paladar duro y/o blando. Se describirá el caso clínico de un paciente cocainómano que concurrió al servicio de odontología del Hospital San Martin de La Plata, presentando dos perforaciones en el paladar duro debido al consumo crónico, y el tratamiento de urgencia correspondiente mediante una placa obturatríz que favorece la deglución y el habla del paciente (AU)

Abuse of cocaine use can cause serious physical and mental problems. is drug can be used in several ways and its effects on the oral cavity vary according to the route of administration, causing from erosions in the teeth, cervical abrasions, caries, periodontal disease, temporomandibular dysfunction, xerostomia, ulcerations to the perforation of the hard palate and / or soft.The clinical case of a cocaine patient who attended the dentistry service of the San Martin de La Plata Hospital will be described, presenting two perforations in the hard palate due to chronic consumption, and the corresponding emergency treatment by means of an obturator plate that favors swallowing and He speaks of the patient (AU)

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in a cocaine user: diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge

Abstract Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) is a chronic infection that can affect the skin and mucous membranes. We report a case of oral, nasopharyngeal, and penile lesions in a 35-year-old cocaine user. The patient presented with ulcerated lesions in 2014. Histopathologic analysis revealed amastigotes, and serological test results were positive for leishmaniasis. Systemic therapy with meglumine antimoniate was administered; however, the patient failed to present for follow-up. In 2018, he returned with nasal collapse, and another histopathologic test confirmed MCL. This case illustrates the importance of careful differential diagnosis of skin and mucous ulcers to identify the particular pathology.

Motivação para primeira experiência do uso de drogas e recaídas de pessoas em tratamento / Motivation for first-time drug use and relapses of people in treatment

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a motivação para primeira experiência no uso de drogas e recaídas após abstinência por pessoas com dependência química induzida pelo crack. Estudo descritivo, de abordagem mista. Foram realizadas 600 entrevistas com a utilização de questionário estruturado, na etapa quantitativa, e oito grupos focais, na etapa qualitativa, com total de 39 participantes. Para análise de dados utilizou-se o software SPSS e o método de interpretação de sentidos. A curiosidade motivou a iniciação do uso de drogas, assim como a pressão dos amigos e problemas familiares. Já a dificuldade de ficar sem a droga, vontade de sentir o efeito novamente, pressão de amigos, problemas familiares, decepção pela desconfiança dos familiares e o uso de drogas na própria instituição de tratamento foram relatados como motivadores de recaída. Os dados em ambas as metodologias foram convergentes e ratificaram os resultados obtidos.

The aim of this study was to investigate the motivation for first-time drug use and relapses after abstinence of people with chemical dependency to crack cocaine. A descriptive study, with a mixed approach. In the quantitative phase, six hundred interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, eight focus groups were created, with 39 total participants. SPSS software and the sense interpretation method were used to analyze the data. Curiosity, as well as peer pressure and family problems, motivated the initiation of drug use. Difficulty to live without the drug, desire to feel its effect again, peer pressure, family problems, disappointment in lack of trust of family members, and drug use at the rehabilitation institution were reported as relapse motivators. The data in both methodologies were convergent and confirmed the obtained results.

Calidad de vida de adolescentes y adultos jóvenes foráneos adictos atendidos en las comunidades terapéuticas El Cocal y El Quinqué / Life quality of addicted adolescents and young adults' therapeutic communities from El Cocal and El Quinqué

RESUMEN Introducción: el consumo de sustancias tóxicas supone un grave problema biológico, psicológico y social para los individuos adictos. Objetivo: caracterizar las adicciones en pacientes adolescentes y adultos jóvenes foráneos atendidos en las Comunidades Terapéuticas El Cocal y El Quinqué. Método: se realizó un estudio descriptivo a los 612 adolescentes y adultos jóvenes foráneos atendidos que ingresaron entre el 2001 y 2015 en las Comunidades Terapéuticas de Holguín, Cuba. Los factores de riesgo se precisan en las historias clínicas, donde aparecen el examen psiquiátrico, historia social psiquiátrica, entrevistas individuales, dinámica familiar y estudios psicológicos. Resultados: prevaleció el sexo masculino, con el 93,6%, y el grupo de edades 20 a 24 años, con el 88,6%; el inicio del consumo ocurrió entre los 13 y 17 años, con el 49,5%, así como el 52,9% con nivel académico de bachiller elemental; el 66,7% se encontraban solteros y el 60,5% nunca tuvo vínculo laboral. Las principales drogas de consumo fueron alcohol (94,3%), marihuana (85,1%) y cocaína (84,3%). Los factores de riesgo personológicos y familiares desempeñaron un papel determinante para el uso y abuso de drogas, con el consiguiente deterioro paulatino de la calidad de vida. Conclusiones: la adicción prevalece en jóvenes del sexo masculino policonsumidores, en que los factores de riesgos tuvieron un papel determinante en el uso y abuso de drogas legales e ilegales, que genera el deterioro de su calidad de vida.

ABSTRACT Introduction: drugs have become a terrible biological, psychological and social problem, affecting addicted individuals´ quality of life. Objective: characterize adolescents and young-adults addictions and life quality, treated at El Quinqué and El Cocal Therapeutic Communities. Method: a descriptive study on a sample of 612 adolescents and young-adults admitted in the therapeutics communities of Holguin, Cuba, from 2001 to 2015. Risk factors, psychiatric history, individual interviews, familiar dynamics and psychological studies are included in the clinical records. Results: males prevailed in 93.6%, and the age groups from 20 to 24 reached 88.6%. Consumption between 13 and 17 years old were 49.5% as well as the 52.9% % with elementary bachelor. The 66.7% were single, 60.5% had never worked. Consumption main drugs were alcohol up to 94.3%, marijuana with 85.1% and cocaine elevated to 84.3%. The personological and family risk factors for the use and abuse of drugs, diminishes their life quality. Conclusions: addiction prevails in polychocumenical male adolescents. Risk factors are the key to the use and abuse of legal and illegal drugs. They gradually deteriorate life quality.

Lesiones destructivas de la línea media facial secundarias al consumo de cocaína: caso clínico / Cocaine induced midline destructive lesions: report of one case

Vasculitic midline destructive lesions can be a complication of cocaine use. We report a 44-year-old man who presented with a two months history of left facial pain associated with ipsilateral facial paralysis and a cheek phlegmon. Magnetic resonance imaging showed broad soft tissue destruction linked to important cranial nerve involvement. Antibiotic and antifungal therapy was started and multiple surgical debridement procedures were performed, with no clinical improvement. Microbiological analysis was negative. Finally, thanks to the histologic findings corresponding to vasculitis and granuloma formation and the history of cocaine abuse, a cocaine induced midline destructive lesion was diagnosed.

Double-blind evaluation of homeopathy on cocaine craving: a randomized controlled pilot study / 中西医结合学报

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Brazil is among the nations with the greatest rates of annual cocaine usage. Pharmacological treatment of cocaine addiction is still limited, opening space for nonconventional interventions. Homeopathic Q-potencies of opium and Erythroxylum coca have been tested in the integrative treatment of cocaine craving among homeless addicts, but this setting had not proven feasible, due to insufficient recruitment.</p><p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study investigates the effectiveness and tolerability of homeopathic Q-potencies of opium and E. coca in the integrative treatment of cocaine craving in a community-based psychosocial rehabilitation setting.</p><p><b>DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, AND INTERVENTIONS</b>A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, eight-week pilot trial was performed at the Psychosocial Attention Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAPS-AD), Sao Carlos/SP, Brazil. Eligible subjects included CAPS-AD patients between 18 and 65 years of age, with an International Classification of Diseases-10 diagnosis of cocaine dependence (F14.2). The patients were randomly assigned to two treatment groups: psychosocial rehabilitation plus homeopathic Q-potencies of opium and E. coca (homeopathy group), and psychosocial rehabilitation plus indistinguishable placebo (placebo group).</p><p><b>MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES</b>The main outcome measure was the percentage of cocaine-using days. Secondary measures were the Minnesota Cocaine Craving Scale and 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey scores. Adverse events were reported in both groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The study population comprised 54 patients who attended at least one post-baseline assessment, out of the 104 subjects initially enrolled. The mean percentage of cocaine-using days in the homeopathy group was 18.1% (standard deviation (SD): 22.3%), compared to 29.8% (SD: 30.6%) in the placebo group (P < 0.01). Analysis of the Minnesota Cocaine Craving Scale scores showed no between-group differences in the intensity of cravings, but results significantly favored homeopathy over placebo in the proportion of weeks without craving episodes and the patients' appraisal of treatment efficacy for reduction of cravings. Analysis of 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey scores found no significant differences. Few adverse events were reported: 0.57 adverse events/patient in the homeopathy group compared to 0.69 adverse events/patient in the placebo group (P = 0.41).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>A psychosocial rehabilitation setting improved recruitment but was not sufficient to decrease dropout frequency among Brazilian cocaine treatment seekers. Psychosocial rehabilitation plus homeopathic Q-potencies of opium and E. coca were more effective than psychosocial rehabilitation alone in reducing cocaine cravings. Due to high dropout rate and risk of bias, further research is required to confirm our findings, with specific focus on strategies to increase patient retention.</p><p><b>TRIAL REGISTRATION</b>RBR-2xzcwz (http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br).</p>

Caracterización de muestras de cocaína inorgánica en una provincia ecuatoriana / Characterization of inorganic cocaine samples in an Ecuadorian province

El consumo de cocaína representa un problema de salud, por constituir un psicotrópico ilícito de elevado consumo, lo que ocasiona motivo de atención en los servicios de emergencia, adicción que genera riesgos relativos a los componentes asociados a la misma. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo, cuyo objetivo fue caracterizar muestras inorgánicas de cocaína en el Laboratorio de Química Forense de una provincia del contexto ecuatoriano durante el período julio y diciembre de 2016. Se trabajó con la totalidad de la población, la que estuvo compuesta por 90 muestras. La cuantificación de los elementos químicos presen-tes en los ejemplares se realizó a través de una cromatografía de gases utilizando un detector de masas acoplado al equipo. Se determinó que de forma mayoritaria la mitad de las muestras contenían impurezas como cinamoilcocaína, metilecgonina, tropococaína, benzoilecgonina, kientras que solo el 11,1% de estas no tenía contaminaciones alcaloidales. En cuanto a la presencia de adulterantes en el material analizado, el almidón resultó ser el más utilizado por los comercializadores de la cocaína en el entorno estudiado; aunque también se pudo obser-var el uso de fenacetina, levamisol y aminopirina.

Consumption of cocaine represents an emerging health problem because it is an illicit psychotropic drug consumed among patients treated in emergency rooms, and it also genera-tes other risks related to the components that may be present in it. The study was carried out with a quantitative, descriptive approach. The research aimed to characterize the inorganic samples of cocaine in the Forensic Chemistry Laboratory of a province in the Ecuadorian context during the period July-December 2016. The whole population of 90 samples was taken into account. The quantification of the chemical elements presented in the specimens was carried out through gas chromatography using a mass detector coupled to the equipment. It was determined that half of the samples contained impurities sucah as cinnamoylcocaine, methylecgonine and tropococaine, benzoylecgonine and only 11.1% of the samples did not have alkaloidal impurities as results of the research. Regarding the presence of adulterants in the material analyzed, starch was the most used by cocaine drug dealers in the studied envi-ronment; the use of phenacetin, levamisole and aminopyrine could also be observed.

Pulmonary foreign body granulomatosis in a chronic user of powder cocaine / Granulomatose pulmonar de corpo estranho em um usuário crônico de cocaína em pó

ABSTRACT We describe the case of a 33-year-old man, a chronic user of powder cocaine, who presented with dyspnea, fever, night sweats, and significant weight loss. Chest HRCT revealed centrilobular nodules, giving an initial impression of miliary tuberculosis. Therefore, he was started on an empirical, four-drug antituberculosis treatment regimen. Four weeks later, despite the tuberculosis treatment, he continued to have the same symptoms. We then performed transbronchial lung biopsy. Histopathological analysis of the biopsy sample revealed birefringent foreign body granuloma. A corroborative history of cocaine snorting, the presence of centrilobular nodules, and the foreign body-related histopathological findings led to a diagnosis of pulmonary foreign body granulomatosis. This report underscores the fact that pulmonary foreign body granulomatosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of clinical profiles resembling tuberculosis.

RESUMO Descrevemos o caso de um homem de 33 anos de idade, usuário crônico de cocaína em pó, que apresentava dispneia, febre, sudorese noturna e perda de peso significativa. A TCAR de tórax revelou nódulos centrolobulares, dando uma impressão inicial de tuberculose miliar. Por isso, o paciente passou a receber tratamento empírico com quatro tuberculostáticos. Quatro semanas depois, apesar do tratamento antituberculose, o paciente continuou a apresentar os mesmos sintomas. Foi então realizada a biópsia pulmonar transbrônquica. A análise histopatológica da amostra obtida revelou granuloma de corpo estranho birrefringente. A história de uso de cocaína por inalação, a presença de nódulos centrolobulares e os achados histopatológicos de corpos estranhos confirmaram o diagnóstico de granulomatose pulmonar de corpo estranho. Este relato destaca o fato de que a granulomatose pulmonar de corpo estranho deve ser incluída no diagnóstico diferencial de perfis clínicos que se assemelham a tuberculose.

Perfil de usuários de crack no município de Santos / Profile of crack users in Santos city / Perfil de los consumidores de crack en la ciudad de Santos

O uso do crack é uma questão complexa, que exige inovações e articulações intersetoriais na proposição de políticas públicas eficazes. OBJETIVO: descrever o perfil dos usuários de crack do município de Santos/SP. MÉTODO: estudo transversal e de abordagem quantitativa. Participaram 292 sujeitos, de ambos os sexos, com idade acima de dezoito anos. A amostra foi selecionada por meio da técnica da bola de neve. Utilizou-se para a coleta de dados uma versão adaptada do Addiction Severity Index. RESULTADOS: O perfil dos investigados indica maior prevalência de sujeitos do sexo masculino, solteiros, moradores de rua, com idade média de 35 anos, escolaridade média de 8 anos, problemas relacionados aos vínculos familiar e social, presença marcante de sintomas psicológicos e psiquiátricos, início de consumo de crack na vida adulta, poliusuários de substâncias psicoativas e sem histórico de tratamento. CONCLUSÕES: A constatação de tal perfil sugere que as intervenções fundamentadas nas Estratégias de Redução de Danos feitas in loco, com objetivo educativo e preventivo, podem ser as formas mais adequadas de se conseguir inserção e reduzir os danos nesta população. Assim, tais achados podem auxiliar e fortalecer políticas públicas, tal como o consultório na rua, especialmente na área de álcool ou outras drogas.

The use of crack is a complex issue, requiring intersectoral innovations and joints in proposing effective public policies. OBJECTIVE: To describe the profile of crack users in the city of Santos/SP. METHOD: Cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Subjects were 292 crack users, from both sexes, over the age of eighteen. The sample was selected through the snowball technique. It was used for data collection an adapted version of the Addiction Severity Index. RESULTS: The profile of subjects investigated indicates a higher prevalence of male, single, homeless, average age 35, average schooling of 8 years, problems related to family and social ties, high presence of psychological and psychiatric symptoms, beginning of crack consumption in adulthood, poliusers of psychoactive substances and no history of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The finding of such a profile suggests that interventions based on harm reduction strategies made in locus with educational and preventive objective, may be the most appropriate ways to achieve integration and reduce damage in this population. Thus, these findings can help and strengthen public policies, such as Street Outreach Offices, especially in the area of alcohol or other drugs.

El consumo de crack es un tema complejo, que requiere innovaciones intersectoriales y articulaciones para proponer políticas públicas eficaces. OBJETIVO: Describir el perfil de los consumidores de crack en la ciudad de Santos/SP. MÉTODO: Estudio transversal con enfoque cuantitativo. Participaron 292 sujetos de ambos sexos, mayores de dieciocho años. La muestra fue seleccionada por la técnica de bola de nieve. Fue utilizado para la recolección de datos una versión adaptada del Índice de Severidad de la Adicción. RESULTADOS: El perfil investigado indica una mayor prevalencia de varones, solteros, edad media de 35 años, de escolaridad media de 8 años, las problemas relacionados con los vínculos familiares y sociales, marcada presencia de síntomas psicológicos y psiquiátricos, principio del consumo de crack en la edad adulta, poliusers de sustancias psicoactivas y sin antecedentes de tratamiento. CONCLUSIONES: El hallazgo de un perfil de este tipo sugiere que las intervenciones basadas en las estrategias de reducción de daños hechos en locuo, con objetivo educativo y preventivo, pueden ser los medios más apropiados para lograr la integración y reducir los daños en esta población. Por lo tanto, estos resultados pueden ayudar y fortalecer las políticas públicas, como las equipos de salud callejera, sobre todo en el área de alcohol u otras drogas.

Gravidade da dependência de cocaína (Fumada e Inalada) em indivíduos em tratamento ambulatorial / The Severity of cocaine dependence (smoked and snuffed) in subjects undergoing outpatient treatment

O estudo teve por objetivo avaliar os fatores sociais e de saúde associados à da gravidade da dependência de cocaína (fumada e inalada) entre usuários em tratamento ambulatorial. Trata- se de um estudo transversal de abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 160 indivíduos em tratamento para a dependência química no CAPS-ad de Ribeirão Preto, SP. Os participantes foram selecionados mediante critérios de elegibilidade e avaliação do estado mental por meio da Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS-A). Para a coleta de dados um questionário foi elaborado contendo: Informações sociodemográficas, Addiction Severity Index (ASI-6); Short Alcohol Dependence Data (SADD); Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test- Consumption (AUDIT-C); Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) e Cocaine Craving Questionnaire - Brief (CCQ-B). Na análise estatística foram utilizados os testes: qui-quadrado, regressão logística, teste Mann Whitney e correlação de Spearman. A amostra foi composta por 78 (48,8%) de cocaína inalada e 82 (51,2%) de crack. Em relação aos aspectos sociais e de saúde, os usuários de crack foram mais velhos (p = 0,028), com menos anos de estudo (p = 0,042),desempregados (p = 0,05), maioria em situação de rua (p < 0,001), com antecedentes de tratamentos (p = 0,019), baixa renda mensal (p < 0.001), renda incompatível com despesas (p = 0,002), mais envolvidos em roubo (p = 0,009), sofreram agressão (por pessoa conhecida e desconhecida (p = 0,005 e p = 0,014), presenciaram agressão/homicídio (p = 0,030), dormiram em albergues (p = 0,011), apresentam problemas para dormir (p = 0,007), sintomas de alucinações (p > 0,001), agressividade (p = 0,031). Os usuários de cocaína inalada se diferenciaram apenas por apresentarem maior contato com amigo íntimo (p = 0,007). Em relação ao uso de drogas, os usuários de crack apresentaram maior tempo de uso na vida de tabaco (p = 0,032) e maconha (p = 0,047), maior frequência de uso do crack (p = 0,009). Nos resultados da análise multivariada, os indivíduos adultos (OR 3,1 95%CI 1,50;6,7) e em situação de rua (OR 4,5 95%CI 1,49;13,61) apresentaram chances aumentadas de utilizar crack. Quanto à avaliação final da ASI, constatou-se que os usuários de crack apresentaram elevados níveis de problemas nas áreas Emprego (p = 0,005) e Psiquiátrica (p = 0,003). Os níveis de problemas relacionados ao álcool, drogas e fissura (AUDIT, SDS, CCQ-B) não se diferenciaram entre os usuários de cocaína, resultando em severos níveis de gravidade independente a via de uso, com exceção da SADD. Das correlações entre as áreas da ASI e o dos instrumentos, destaca-se que a área Álcool foi correlacionada positivamente com os todos os instrumentos, a área Droga e os resultados do AUDIT, SDS e CCQ-B, a área Família com o CCQ-B, a área Psiquiátrica com SDS e CCQ-B, a área Problemas Sociais com a SDS e a CCQ-B. A área Médica foi correlacionada negativamente com a SDS. O uso de cocaína apresenta variações em relação aos níveis de gravidade da dependência da droga e problemas nas áreas emprego e sustento, uso de álcool e de drogas, situação legal social e saúde mental

The aim of this study was to evaluate the social and health factors associated with the severity of cocaine dependence (smoked and snuffed) among users on outpatient treatment. This is a cross-sectional quantitative study conducted with 160 individuals undergoing treatment for chemical dependence in the CAPS-ad in Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo. Participants were selected through eligibility criteria and mental status assessment using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS-A). The data collection instruments were: Addiction Severity Index (ASI-6); Short Alcohol Dependence Data (SADD); Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test- Consumption (AUDIT-C); Severity of Dependency Scale (SDS) and Cocaine Craving Questionnaire - Brief (CCQ-B). In the statistical analysis, the following tests were used: chi- square, logistic regression, Mann Whitney test and Spearman correlation. The sample consisted of 78 (48.8%) snorted cocaine and 82 (51.2%) of crack. In relation to social and health aspects, crack users were older (p = 0.028), with less years of study (p = 0.042), unemployed (p = 0.05), homeless (p < 0,001), history of previous treatments (p = 0.019), low monthly income (p <0.001), income incompatible with expenses (p = 0.002), more involved in robbery (p = 0.009), suffered aggression (per person known and unknown (p = 0.005 and p = 0.014), witnessed aggression / homicide (p = 0.030), slept in shelters (p = 0.011), trouble sleeping (p = 0.007), hallucinations (p> 0.001) and aggressiveness (p = 0.031). The snuffed cocaine users differed only because they had greater contact with close friends (p = 0.007). Regarding the drug use, crack users had a longer time of use in the life of tobacco (p = 0.032) and marijuana (p = 0.047), a higher frequency of crack use (p = 0.009). In the results of the multivariate analysis, the adult individuals (OR 3.1 95% CI 1.50, 6.7) and homeless (OR 4.5 95% CI 1.49, 13.61) presented increased odds of use crack. Regarding the final evaluation of ASI, It was found that crack users presented high levels of problems in the areas of Employment (p = 0.005) and Psychiatric (p = 0.003). The levels of alcohol, drug and fissure problems (AUDIT, SDS, CCQ-B) did not differ among cocaine users, resulting in increased levels of severity independent of the route of use, with the exception of SADD. From the correlations between the ASI and the instruments, the Alcohol use positively correlated with all the instruments, the Drug area and the results of the AUDIT, SDS and CCQ-B, the Family area with CCQ- B, the Psychiatric area with SDS and CCQ-B, the Social Problems area with SDS and CCQ-B. The Medical area was negatively correlated with SDS. The use of cocaine showed various severity levels of drug dependence and problems in the areas of employment and livelihood, alcohol and drug use, social legal status, and mental health

A trajetória da dependência do crack: percepções de pessoas em tratamento / El camino de la dependencia del crack: percepciones de personas en tratamiento / The path to crack addiction: perceptions of people under treatment

RESUMO Objetivo: o objetivo foi compreender os significados do uso nocivo de crack por pessoas em tratamento da dependência. Método: utilizou-se abordagem qualitativa da pesquisa social na modalidade estratégica. Foram realizados observação do campo, confecção de diário de campo e grupos focais, e análise dos dados por meio do método de interpretação de sentidos. Resultados: os resultados constituíram a construção de três categorias temáticas: "Descoberta do crack e outras drogas" que diferencia a experimentação do crack da de outras drogas; "A dor do prazer", categoria principal que descreve o momento que sucede a experimentação do crack em que, muitas vezes, se instala a dependência, o que leva a pessoa a um ciclo de períodos curtos de tentativa de abstinência, recaída e consumo incessante; e "Retomar a vida". Conclusão: a abordagem de pessoas em tratamento da dependência do crack deve ser realizada no sentido de reduzir a distância entre essas pessoas e a família, a sociedade e os serviços de saúde.

RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender los significados del uso nocivo de crack en personas tratando su dependencia. Método: se utilizó abordaje cualitativo para la investigación social, en modalidad estratégica. Fueron realizadas observación de campo, confección de diario de campo y grupos focales. Datos analizados mediante interpretación de sentidos. Resultados: se constituyeron tres categorías temáticas: "Descubrimiento del crack y otras drogas", que diferencia la experiencia del crack de la de otras drogas; "El dolor del placer", categoría principal que describe el momento en el que se prueba el crack y en el que, frecuentemente, se instala la dependencia, que lleva a la persona a un ciclo de cortos períodos de intento de abstinencia, recaída y consumo incesante; y "Retomar la vida". Conclusión: el abordaje de personas en tratamiento de su dependencia del crack debe realizarse con el fin de reducir la distancia entre ellos y su familia, la sociedad y los servicios de salud.

ABSTRACT Objective: the objective of this study was to understand the meaning of the harmful use of crack by people undergoing addiction treatment. Method: qualitative approach of social research on strategic modality was used. Field observation, preparation of field diary and focus groups, and data analysis through the method of interpreting meaning were carried out. Results: the results contributed to the construction of three thematic categories: "The discovery of crack and other drugs" that describes the experimentation with crack and other drugs; "The pain of the pleasure", key category that describes the moments after crack experimentation and that, many times, turns into addiction, which leads the person into a cycle of short periods of attempts at abstinence, relapse, and relentless consumption; and "Return to normal life". Conclusion: treating people with crack addiction must be carried out in ways that narrow the distance between these people and their families, society and health care.

Revisión narrativa. Complicaciones en la madre, feto y neonato, derivadas del consumo de cocaína durante la gestación / Narrative review. Complications in the mother, fetus, and neonate due to cocaine use during pregnancy / Revisão narrativa. Complicações na mãe, feto e neonato, derivadas do consumo de cocaína durante a gestação

Latinoamérica reporta en las gestantes un consumo de alcohol del 44%, cigarrillo 51.8%, anfetaminas 8.3%, cocaína 2.5% y marihuana 2%. Las gestantes consumidoras representan un problema para las instituciones prestadoras de salud que exige intervenciones intersectoriales e interdisciplinarias por las consecuencias físicas, psicológicas, familiares y sociales que conlleva para la madre, el neonato y el infante. En esta revisión se describen las complicaciones físicas y conductuales en la madre, el feto y el neonato, que surgen por el consumo de cocaína y sus derivados durante la gestación. Se realizó una revisión narrativa a partir de la búsqueda de información científica indexada en las bases de datos Pubmed, Lilacs, Ovid, Science Direct entre el 2000 y el 2015, se utilizaron palabras clave con el fin de realizar una búsqueda estandarizada de información y se incluyeron artículos como productos de investigaciones, revisiones sistemáticas, metaanálisis. Las gestantes consumidoras de cocaína entrañan un factor de riesgo para la salud pública, con consecuencias físicas, psicológicas, familiares, sociales para la madre, el neonato y el infante, tales como hipertensión gestacional, desprendimiento de placenta, retardo del crecimiento intrauterino y síndrome de abstinencia neonatal. Es necesario que los profesionales de salud, las instituciones hospitalarias y Secretarías locales de salud elaboren, adapten y adopten algún protocolo de notificación, manejo y seguimiento a las madres consumidoras y de sus hijos para promover hábitos saludables, prevención de complicaciones obstétricas, neonatales y seguimiento de repercusiones en el desarrollo y crecimiento de los hijos.

Latin America reported the following data regarding substance abuse in pregnant women: 44% alcohol, 51.8% tobacco, 8.3% amphetamines, 2.5% cocaine and 2% cannabis. Pregnant women using these substances are a risk factor for health institutions due to the physical, psychological, social, and family consequences for the mother and the newborn infant. Thus, intersectoral and interdisciplinary interventions are necessary to treat this problem. This review describes the physical and behavioral complications in the mother, fetus, and neonate as a result of the use of cocaine and its derivatives during pregnancy. A narrative review was performed by means of a search of journals indexed in PubMed, Lilacs, Ovid, Science Direct from 2000 to 2015. Keywords were used in order to perform a standardized literature search, and data from research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses were included. Pregnant consumers of cocaine involve a risk factor for public health due to the physical, psychological, family, and social consequences for the mother, the newborn, and infant, such as high blood pressure, abruption, intrauterine growth retardation, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. It is necessary for local health departments to develop, adopt, and adapt reporting, management, and monitoring protocols for consuming mothers and their children in order to promote healthy habits, prevention of obstetrics and neonatal complications and to monitor the impact on growth and development in children.

Latino-américa reporta nas gestantes um consumo de álcool de 44%, cigarro 51.8%, anfetaminas 8.3%, cocaína 2.5% e maconha 2%. As gestantes consumidoras representam um problema para as instituições prestadoras de saúde que exige intervenções inter-setoriais e interdisciplinares pelas consequências físicas, psicológicas, familiares e sociais que implica para a mãe, o neonato e o infante. Nesta revisão se descrevem as complicações físicas e de condutas na mãe, o feto e o neonato, que surgem pelo consumo de cocaína e seus derivados durante a gestação. Se realizou uma revisão narrativa a partir da busca de informação científica indexada nas bases de dados Pubmed, Lilacs, Ovid, Science Direct entre 2000 e 2015, se utilizaram palavras chave com o fim de realizar uma busca padrão de informação e se incluíram artigos como produtos de investigações, revisões sistemáticas, meta-análise. As gestantes consumidoras de cocaína entranham um fator de risco para a saúde pública, com consequências físicas, psicológicas, familiares, sociais para a mãe, o neonato e o infante, tais como hipertensão gestacional, desprendimento de placenta, retardo do crescimento intrauterino e síndrome de abstinência neonatal. É necessário que os profissionais de saúde, as instituições hospitalares e Secretarias locais de saúde elaborem, adaptem e adotem algum protocolo de notificação, manejo e seguimento às mães consumidoras e de seus filhos para promover hábitos saudáveis, prevenção de complicações obstétricas, neonatais e seguimento de repercussões no desenvolvimento e crescimento dos filhos.

Intentos de suicidio y heridas auto-inferidas: 12 meses de seguimiento de conductas de riesgo de consumidores de cocaína no consultantes de servicios de rehabilitación / Suicide attempts and self inflicted harm: a one year follow up of risk behaviors among out of treatment cocaine users

Background: Cocaine users tend to have a higher frequency of risk behaviors. Aim: To compare risk behaviors of out ­of ­treatment Cocaine Base Paste (CBP) and Cocaine Hydrochloride (CH) users, by means of Privileged Access Interviewing in a one­ year prospective study. Material and Methods: Twenty ­eight interviewers were trained to recruit and administer a questionnaire on substance use patterns and related risk behaviors. Intentioned sampling was carried out in four municipalities of Santiago, Chile. Subjects who used CBP (group 1) or CH (group 2) at least once in the last month, with primary current use of CBP (group 1) or CH (group 2), and without treatment for substance abuse in the last six months were interviewed. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) were employed to compare risk behaviors during follow ­up. Results: Four hundred and two of 467 subjects (86.1%) were followed up for one year. CBP users (n = 204) reported greater frequency of self ­inflicted injuries (Odds Ratio (OR): 1.97 [95% confidence intervals (CI): 1.07­3.66]) and suicide attempts (OR: 2.68 [95% CI: 1.19­6.01]) than CH users. Conclusions: CBP users had a greater frequency of self ­inflicted injuries and suicide attempts, both life threatening risk behaviors, than CH users. This profile shows the high vulnerability of CBP users and should encourage further research and design of outreach interventions, particularly focused on this group.