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Modern patterns of use of selected non-traditional psychoactive substances
Dékány, Ladislav ; Bumba, Jakub (advisor) ; Tylš, Filip (referee)
Background: The popularity of new synthetic drugs together with rising interest in nootropics, microdosing and untraditional natural or synthetic substances has been influencing the development of drug scene. Unleashing repression in scientific research of these substances together with new information about their potential usage in psychotherapy, treatment of substance abuse, chronic pain and personality development profiles a new type of user, who is seeking enhancement in his cognitive, spiritual or intellectual functions with minimal health risks. Aim: The aim of this thesis is to describe psychoactive substance patterns of use, which we consider untraditional given the current culture and context, eventually nootropics and microdosing phenomenon. Specific aim of this thesis is to find motivation behind using psychoactive substances, compare consequences of this use between commonly abused stimulants, opiates and describe the effect these substances have on alcohol and tobacco consumption. Methods: Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Data was collected with anonymous questionnaire. Research file (n = 35) was chosen based on intended selection and snowball sampling methods. Every participant must had at least one experience with untraditional psychoactive substance which were chosen...
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