Marko Verdenik
Biographic Data
| ID | 9642946 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marko Verdenik |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marko |
| FAMILY NAME | Verdenik |
| SIGNATURE | VERDENIK M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Association DrogArt |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Beyond the test
Purpose This study aims to examine the perspectives of employees involved in drug checking services (DCS) in Slovenia, focusing on sample collection points for illicit drugs and new psychoactive substances (NPS). As part of the national harm reduction strategy, DCS enables early detection of dangerous substances, informs public health responses and promotes safer drug-use practices. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative evaluation was conduct…
‘I want to know what I’m taking’—long-term evaluation of the drug checking service in Slovenia and its integration into drug policy
Background This study presents a long-term evaluation of the Slovenian drug checking service (DCS), focusing on service utilization, drug market trends, and its role in reaching hidden populations of people who use drugs (PWUD). In Slovenia, the DCS evolved from nongovernmental organization-led initiatives into a nationally funded and policy-integrated public health measure.Methods We analyzed data collected through questionnaires completed by PW…
‘I will not use it because the results are bad’ – understanding the influence of the drug checking service on changing consumption behavior
Background Based on the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior, this study aimed to investigate the impact of drug checking services (DCS) on clients’ consumption behavior and to assess the intention to use drugs based on DC results, underlying motives and the consistency between intention and actual behavior.Methods Two anonymous questionnaires were sent to the clients of a Slovenian integrated DCS (No = 364), the first when the DC res…
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‘I will not use it because the results are bad’ – understanding the influence of the drug checking service on changing consumption behavior
Background Based on the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior, this study aimed to investigate the impact of drug checking services (DCS) on clients’ consumption behavior and to assess the intention to use drugs based on DC results, underlying motives and the consistency between intention and actual behavior.Methods Two anonymous questionnaires were sent to the clients of a Slovenian integrated DCS (No = 364), the first when the DC res…
Beyond the test
Purpose This study aims to examine the perspectives of employees involved in drug checking services (DCS) in Slovenia, focusing on sample collection points for illicit drugs and new psychoactive substances (NPS). As part of the national harm reduction strategy, DCS enables early detection of dangerous substances, informs public health responses and promotes safer drug-use practices. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative evaluation was conduct…
‘I want to know what I’m taking’—long-term evaluation of the drug checking service in Slovenia and its integration into drug policy
Background This study presents a long-term evaluation of the Slovenian drug checking service (DCS), focusing on service utilization, drug market trends, and its role in reaching hidden populations of people who use drugs (PWUD). In Slovenia, the DCS evolved from nongovernmental organization-led initiatives into a nationally funded and policy-integrated public health measure.Methods We analyzed data collected through questionnaires completed by PW…
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (3 works) · Drug (2 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (2 works) · Anonymity (1 work) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Computer security (1 work) · Focus group (1 work) · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis (1 work)