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The function of methamphetamine in the life of a user diagnosed with ADHD in connection with the self-medication theory of substnce use
Hofmannová, Zuzana ; Minařík, Jakub (advisor) ; Minařík, Gabriela (referee)
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the risk of substance abuse. Within the ADHD self-medication theory, people with ADHD choose stimulants to compensate for unpleasant conditions and relieve and suppress ADHD symptoms such as excessive hyperactivity, inattention, and emotional lability. Objectives: The aim of the research was to describe the context of the use of methamphetamine in the user career of persons diagnosed with ADHD, focusing on the reasons for using methamphetamine and the benefits of this group within the framework of the self-medication theory of the use of addictive substances aimed at the prevention, and treatment of addiction disorders. Methods: The research was conducted qualitatively through semi-structured interviews. Open-ended interviews, axial coding and pattern capture were used to analyze the data. The sample consisted of 6 individuals purposively selected from the Clinic of Addiction Medicine in Prague. Results: The results show that methamphetamine was often used for reasons that help the user to function normally, increase productivity and concentration, higher self-esteem, and suppress negative emotions. Positive changes in the intensity of ADHD symptoms were noted over time and especially after methamphetamine use. Changes for the...
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Self-medication with alcohol among menopausal and postmenopauzal women
Jandová, Tereza ; Kuda, Aleš (advisor) ; Richterová-Těmínová, Martina (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the self-medication theory among menopausal and postmenopausal women. It is divided into a theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part presents self-medication theory and important studies exploring self-medication of mood and anxiety disorders, health effects of alcohol consumption on women, psychosocial aspects of menopause and higher prevalence of mood and anxiety disordes among menopausal and postmenopausal women. The practical part presents qualitative research with case studies exploring alcohol addiction in three perimenopausal women. Case studies are also focused on their psychological condition, drinking motives and perimenopausal symptoms. Questionnaire battery and semi-structured interview were used for data collection. The aim was to describe self-medication phenomenon among menopausal and postmenopausal women and start the debate for another research. The research claims that alcohol consumption among perimenopausal women was rising as the psychological condition was getting worse to cope their negative emotions. The research demonstrates diversity of possible self- medication among menopausal and postmenopausal women as every woman describes different psychological problems, menopause experience and alcohol using. Due to large number of...
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