Abstract

The last few years have seen the emergence of new psychoactive substances among the homeless population, specifically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists. The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and experiences of new psychoactive substances amongst users from the homeless population.

An explanatory research design was applied using a semi-structured questionnaire with the focus on gaining insights on the prevalence, motivations and effects.

A total of 105 participants met the inclusion criteria and were in the age range of 18 to 64 years old. Almost 70%...

INTRODUÇÃO: O protocolo de estudo está focado na análise qualitativa e quantitativa e reflexão da imagem da mídia e apresentação da publicidade direta e oculta de álcool nos meios de comunicação de massa tchecos, com ênfase em plataformas de redes sociais com alto grau de influência sobre os jovens. Responde à necessidade de pontos de recurso verificados para a discussão da eficácia e extensão da regulamentação estatutária existente da publicidade de bebidas alcoólicas e métodos para o seu possível aperto.

MÉTODOS: Para a análise de mídias tradicionais (impressas), será utilizado o método de...

BACKGROUND: The SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) and the ensuing global public health emergency situation have led to restrictions, changes, and measures in the daily life of society as a whole. The situation culminated in a global pandemic. A number of strict restrictions were adopted to curb the spread of COVID-19. These also affected athletes. After their return to regular strength and endurance training, there may be changes in preferences and behaviour regarding anabolic androgens and steroids (AAS) in this population segment.

AIM: The aim of the study was to determine whether there is a...

BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread practices that are legal and socially accepted in many societies. One of the common tools to reduce the consumption of these legal drugs is increasing prices. The prices for customers include taxes (value added tax and excise tax). Hundreds of studies from around the world are interested in the impact of taxes and prices on the demand for tobacco products. This topic is also relevant for governments of all countries trying to regulate consumption.

AIM: The aim of the paper is to describe the amount of excise tax on legal drugs...

Objective: To explore the problem of methamphetamine in Europe.

In this webinar, EMCDDA will explore the problem of methamphetamine in Europe, how it is deeply rooted in the history of our continent and how it evolved.

CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A adolescência é uma das fases mais importantes da vida humana. Esse período é repleto de diferentes estímulos e tipos de influência – dos pais, dos colegas e da sociedade. Está relacionada à maior suscetibilidade a comportamentos problemáticos e à impulsividade. Por isso, é importante explorar o tema da impulsividade e do comportamento impulsivo.

MÉTODOS: Este estudo aborda a impulsividade em adolescentes usando um método de questionário tcheco, a Escala de Impulsividade Dolejš & Skopal (SIDS). Também verifica empiricamente a funcionalidade da escala e aponta suas...

INTRODUCTION: The trajectory and nature of depression in patients with alcohol use disorder as they enter treatment needs to be understood better. This study assessed the nature and course of depressive features among male patients with alcohol use disorder.

METHODS: Adult male patients with alcohol use disorders seeking treatment at an addiction treatment facility were recruited. They were assessed for depressive features using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD), a clinicianrated instrument, and the Inventory of Depressive Symptoms – Self Report (IDS-SR), a self-rated instrument...

BACKGROUND: As a theoretical base we used Jessor’s concept of the Syndrome of Risk Behaviour in Adolescence, the self-concept, and the concept of body image.

AIM: The main aim of the contribution was research on the relations between the self-schema, specifically the physical proportions represented by BMI, and risk behaviour. The secondary aims were research on the relations between the self-schema, specifically the physical proportions represented by BMI, and sex and age.

METHOD: In the research we used the 46-item modified version of the Risk Behaviour Questionnaire (Čerešník, 2016).

SAM...

INTRODUCTION: Individuals who visit nightclubs and electronic dance music (EDM) festivals tend to use psychoactive substances, often multiple substances, in this setting and are at risk of serious negative health effects. This paper aims to explore respondents’ experiences and perceptions in order to have a better understanding of patterns and motives related to psychoactive substance use and high-risk behaviours in EDM event attendees.

METHODS: In-depth and focus group interviews with 30 EDM event attendees who reported psychoactive substance use at nightlife events. The data was analysed...