Original research
by
Rocelli, Michele et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Italy
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study aims to investigate the perspectives of young who used substances to understand their motivations for access, both stated and unexpressed, to addiction services.
Findings/Key points
Participants reported three reasons for accessing the service: ‘Legal issues’, ‘Obtaining substances’ and ‘Reassuring the family’. Various personal positions emerged with respect to access, differing by content but united by a prevailing role passivity.
Design/methods
Focus groups (n=20 participants total)
Keywords
Youth
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers