No prescription? No problem
A qualitative study investigating self-medication with novel psychoactive substances (NPS)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14905976 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tayler Holborn (0000-0002-8980-9281, King's College London, corresponding author), Fabrizio Schifano (0000-0002-4178-5401, University of Hertfordshire), Paolo Deluca (0000-0002-9511-7230, King's College London) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 118 |
| Pages | 104109 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104109 |
| PMID | 37422986 |
| OpenAlex | W4383506344 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 89 |
The current study provides insight into the phenomenon of self-medication with NPS within an internet demographic, exploring the motivations behind why individuals choose NPS for a variety of disorders. The easy access to NPS and lack of scientific data pose a significant challenge for drug policy. Future policies should focus on improving healthcare providers knowledge of NPS use, removing barriers to adult ADHD diagnosis and rebuilding trust between individuals and addiction services
Anxiety · Medical prescription · Psychiatry · Self-medication · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis · Medicine · Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior · Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology · Pharmacology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |