Browsing Research publications by Author "Marrinan, Shanna"
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Exploring the use of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) via the YouTube Data Tool: a Novel Netnographic Analysis
Prevete, Elisabeth; Hupli, Aleksi; Marrinan, Shanna; Singh, Darshan; D'Udine, Bruno; Bersani, Giuseppe; Kuypers, Kim; Ramaekers, Johannes; Corazza, Ornella (2021-03-20)Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree native to Southeast Asia with long history of traditional medicinal use. The aim of this study was to investigate the nature of self-reported exported experiences as shared on YouTube™ ... -
Exploring the use of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) via the YouTube Data Tool: a Novel Netnographic Analysis
Prevete, Elisabeth; Hupli, Aleksi; Marrinan, Shanna; Singh, Darshan; D'Udine, Bruno; Bersani, Giuseppe; Kuypers, Kim; Ramaekers, Johannes; Corazza, Ornella (2021-03-20)Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree native to Southeast Asia with long history of traditional medicinal use. The aim of this study was to investigate the nature of self-reported exported experiences as shared on YouTube™ ... -
Hair analysis for the detection of drug use – is there potential for evasion?
Marrinan, Shanna; Roman-Urrestarazu, Andres; Naughton, Declan; Levari, Emerlinda; Collins, John; Chilcott, Robert; Bersani, Giuseppe; Corazza, Ornella (2017-06-28)BACKGROUND: Hair analysis for illicit substances is widely used to detect chronic drug consumption or abstention from drugs. Testees are increasingly seeking ways to avoid detection by using a variety of untested adulterant ... -
Novel Psychoactive Substances in Custodial Settings : A Mixed Method Investigation on the Experiences of People in Prison and Professionals Working With Them
Corazza, Ornella; Coloccini, Sara; Marrinan, Shanna; Vigar, Mike; Watkins, Caryl; Zene, Cosimo; Negri, Attilio; Aresti, Andreas; Darke, Sacha; Rinaldi, Raffaella; Metastasio, Antonio; Bersani, Giuseppe (2020-05-26)Introduction: Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS), especially Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists (SCRAs), pose a substantial challenge to health and the security of the prison environment. This study analyses the ... -
Octodrine: New Questions and Challenges in Sport Supplements
Catalani, Valeria; Prilutskaya, Mariya; Al-Imam, Ahmed; Marrinan, Shanna; Elgharably, Yasmine; Zloh, Mire; Martinotti, Giovanni; Chilcott, Robert; Corazza, Ornella (2018-02-20)Background: Octodrine is the trade name for Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA), a central nervous stimulant that increases the uptake of dopamine and noradrenaline. Originally developed as a nasal decongestant in the 1950’s, it has ... -
Recent Changes in Drug Abuse Scenario: The Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Phenomenon
Corazza, Ornella; Chilcott, Robert; Martinotti, Giovanni; Corkery, John; Guirguis, Amira; Zloh, Mire; Marrinan, Shanna; Catalani, Valeria (MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019-01-01)