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Is there any difference in patterns of use and psychiatric symptom status between injectors and non-injectors of mephedrone?
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Human psychopharmacology [Hum Psychopharmacol] 2015 Jul; Vol. 30 (4), pp. 233-43. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objective: In recent years, increasing intravenous mephedrone use was reported in several countries. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of such a form of mephedrone use, while identifying the differences between injectors and non-injectors in patterns of mephedrone use and psychiatric symptom status.<br />Methods: One hundred and forty-five mephedrone users were surveyed on patterns of mephedrone use using a structured questionnaire as well as the Brief Symptom Inventory.<br />Results: Majority of users received mephedrone from acquaintances and used it in discos/parties settings regarding both first and current mephedrone use. Intranasal use was the most typical route of administration (84.4%). Injectors (11%) used the drug more frequently and in higher dosages. This group included a greater proportion of opiate users (37.5%) and showed more diffuse psychiatric symptoms. Regarding the predictors of being an injector, heroin use showed the highest odds ratio.<br />Conclusions: Intravenous mephedrone use is associated with a higher risk of harmful drug use, elevated psychiatric symptom profile and increased possibility of mephedrone being considered as an addictive substance. These findings might be important in efficient treatment planning.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Drug Administration Routes
Female
Humans
Male
Propiophenones toxicity
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Regression Analysis
Self Report
Substance-Related Disorders epidemiology
Young Adult
Propiophenones administration & dosage
Substance-Related Disorders physiopathology
Substance-Related Disorders psychology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1099-1077
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Human psychopharmacology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26216556
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.2490