Patterns of use of new psychoactive substances and perceived benefits and negative effects: results of online survey in Georgia (country).
Introduction: The increasing use of new psychoactive substances (NPS) represents a growing public health challenge. This is the first study in Georgia that aims to explore the characteristics of NPS users, patterns of use, and perception of health risks. Methods: We conducted an online survey in whi...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Substance Use Vol. 25; no. 3; pp. 324 - 330 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2020
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