Work and Addictions: From Biology to Practice
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2023) | Viewed by 27487
Special Issue Editors
Interests: occupational medicine; toxicology; work-related stress; swift work
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Interests: pharmacology and toxicology; addiction; alcohol abuse; stress
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Interests: mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of xenobiotics, asbestiform fibers and radiation; work organizations; ergonomics; psycho-physical wellbeing; health promotion in the workplace
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Interests: occupational medicine; occupational epidemiology; workplace health promotion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Health is influenced by different interconnected environmental and behavioral factors. In particular, the type of work carried out, the alteration of the sleep–waking rhythm, and behavioral factors such as smoking, alcohol, drugs and incorrect eating habits may be responsible for the onset of different diseases. In recent years, a great deal of attention has been paid to the consumption of substances of abuse, especially in particular categories of workers, following the introduction of regulations that have set limits or banned consumption. The intake of these substances—some of which are erroneously considered foods—can generate toxic effects that vary according to the nature, quantity, duration of the exposure, and the method of consumption of the substance itself. It is also important to emphasize that the intake of substances of abuse by promoting the onset of a pathological dependence can interfere with the common social and work activities carried out. The aim of this Special Issue will be to deepen the knowledge on the problems outlined above, analyzing the biological and behavioral mechanisms, and any feasible prevention and protection interventions.
Prof. Emanuele Cannizzaro
Prof. Fulvio Plescia
Prof. Dr. Venerando Rapisarda
Prof. Caterina Ledda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- occupational medicine
- physical health
- shift work
- addiction
- alcohol use disorders
- substance of abuse
- individual differences
- biomarkers
- work-related alcohol use
- stress-related addictive disorders
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