PRIMARY STUDY
[Droghe d'abuso e rene] Drugs of Abuse and the Kidney
Key Findings: This case study is of a patient who ended up on hemodialysis due to kidney failure after chronic heroin addiction and treatment with methadone. This presents an opportunity to discuss other drugs of abuse (marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and amphetamine)and the potential impact on kidney function.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 1
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Italy
Year of Pub: 2021
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabinoid (unspecified), Synthetic Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Unspecified
Citation: Boscutti G, et al. [Droghe d'abuso e rene]. G Ital Nefrol. 2021; 38:(unknown pages).
Authors: Boscutti G, Di Maso V, Marega A, Gerini U, Zacchi A, Bianco F
