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L’objectif
This study aims to investigate the occurrence of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) self-medication, identify the specific NPS involved, and understand the motivations behind their use.
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Our study revealed frequent discussions about the self-medication with several NPS, notably etizolam, clonazolam, diclazepam, flualprazolam, 2-FMA, 4F-MPH, 3-FPM and 3-MeO-PCP. Individuals were mainly self-treating ADHD, anxiety and depression. Motivations for choosing NPS included access, cost, legality and a dissatisfaction with conventional healthcare. Substances were often chosen based on a profile of "Functionality" and outcomes varied. The use of clonazolam was highlighted as particularly problematic.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
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