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"Spice was made, by the Devil himself": A thematic analysis of the experience of an addiction to synthetic cannabinoids (2023)
Auteur(s) :
MARANDURE, B. N. ;
MHIZHA, S. ;
WILSON, A.
Année
2023
Page(s) :
321-329
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Thésaurus mots-clés
CANNABINOIDES
;
DROGUES DE SYNTHESE
;
ETUDE QUALITATIVE
;
TEMOIGNAGE
;
INTERNET
;
EFFET SECONDAIRE
;
ADDICTION
;
SUICIDE
;
IMAGE DE SOI
Résumé :
Synthetic cannabinoids (SC) are the most common type of new psychoactive substances used predominantly as a replacement for cannabis. There is a wealth of literature on the negative effects experienced by users of SC. However, there is a paucity of research on the experience of addiction to SC from the users' perspectives. The present study qualitatively explored the experience of addiction to SC. Online blog entries detailing the experience of SC addiction were analyzed using thematic analysis. Users reported being stuck in a cycle of addiction which was composed of addiction hallmarks. They also experienced a range of significant physical, mental health and psychosocial problems. Suicidal ideation was also reported, with potential for its occurrence during withdrawal, due to shame of being addicted, and as the only way to stop the addiction cycle. Additionally, both psychotic and cognitive symptoms were reported to persist following cessation, enhancing current understanding of long-term SC effects. Therefore, users require both clinical and psychosocial support for these issues, most notably suicidal ideation.
Affiliation :
Institute of Psychological Science, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Studies, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Studies, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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