Blar i forfatter "Bramness, Jørgen G."

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    • ADHD symptoms as risk factor for PTSD in inpatients treated for alcohol use disorder 

      Bolstad, Ingeborg; Lien, Lars; Bramness, Jørgen G. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-31)
      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more common in alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients than in the general population. Still, there is a lack of knowledge about the relationship between the two conditions in these patients. The main objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of ADHD symptoms, and the relationship between ADHD ...

    • Cytokine concentrations are related to level of mental distress in inpatients not using anti-inflammatory drugs 

      Toft, Helge Prytz; Lien, Lars; Neupane, Sudan Prasad; Abebe, Dawit Shawel; Tilden, Terje; Wampold, Bruce E.; Bramness, Jørgen G. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-02)
      <p><i>Objective - </i>Cross-sectional data show elevated levels of circulating cytokines in psychiatric patients. The literature is divided concerning anti-inflammatory drugs’ ability to relieve symptoms, questioning a causal link between inflammatory pathways and psychiatric conditions. We hypothesised that the development of circulating cytokine levels is related to mental distress, and that this ...

    • Possible opioid-saving effect of cannabis-based medicine using individual-based data from the Norwegian Prescription Database 

      Bramness, Jørgen G.; Hjellvik, Vidar; Stubhaug, Audun; Skurtveit, Svetlana (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-09-24)
      Some ecological studies have shown that areas with higher use of cannabis may have lower opioid use and fewer opioid-related problems. Newer studies are questioning this finding. Few individually based studies have been performed. Using data from the Norwegian Prescription Database, this study investigated the individual level effect of prescribed cannabis extract (Sativex®) in prescription opioid ...

    • Repeated dispensing of codeine is associated with high consumption of benzodiazepines 

      Skurtveit, Svetlana; Bachs, Liliana Casulleras; Bramness, Jørgen G.; Engeland, Anders (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008)

    • Smoking among inpatients in treatment for substance use disorders: prevalence and effect on mental health and quality of life 

      Lien, Lars; Bolstad, Ingeborg; Bramness, Jørgen G. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-11)
      Background - Smoking is still prevalent among people with substance use disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of smoking among patients in treatment for substance use disorders and to analyze the effect of smoking both at baseline and follow-up on drop-out, mental health and quality of life.<p> <p>Methods - One hundred and twenty-eight inpatients (26% female), ...

    • Veitrafikkulykker knyttet til forskrivning av legemidler : En registerbasert kohortstudie 

      Skurtveit, Svetlana; Engeland, Anders; Bramness, Jørgen G.; Mørland, Jørg (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008)