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Circumstances of Abuse of Psychoactive Prescription Drugs from the Client's Perspective
Spěváková, Kristýna ; Rychlá, Kateřina (advisor) ; Šťastná, Lenka (referee)
Background: In the Czech Republic, an estimated 1.35 million personally report problematic use of psychoactive drugs (Mravčík et al., 2021). The most frequently abused psychoactive drugs are benzodiazepines, hypnotics, opioid analgesics and drugs with a stimulant effect. Misuse of psychoactive drugs can lead to addiction and to mental and somatic problems. Aim: The aim of the thesis is to describe the patterns and circumstances of abuse of psychoactive drugs from the client's perspective. The thesis focuses on the first use of a psychoactive drug, the beginning and course of abuse and patterns of misuse of psychoactive drugs from the client's perspective. Sample: The research sample consisted of two respondents who misused psychoactive drugs in the past. Methods: A qualitative approach in the form of a case study with the use of a semi-structured interview was chosen for the creation of data. Subsequently, the data from the interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the coding method and the method of searching and capturing relationships. Results: The respondents obtained psychoactive drugs through a circle of acquaintances, from doctors and on the black market. The circumstances of the respondents' first use were withdrawal symptoms from alcohol withdrawal and pain management after surgery....
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The abuse of sedatives and hypnotics from the user's perspective
Rokosová, Kateřina ; Šťastná, Lenka (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
Background: Sedatives and hypnotics are substances to calm or relieve anxiety and to induce sleep. Long term prescription of benzodiazepines/Z-drugs may lead to the development of tolerance and the need to increase the dose. It is important to be aware of the risks of uncontrolled use of these drugs, such as harmful interactions with other substances, side effects and potential for abuse or addiction. Aim: The aim of this research was to describe abuse of sedatives and hypnotics from the user's perspective, to focus on circumstances leading to drug abuse, to describe beginning and course of the use of these drugs and self-awareness of the problem. The aim was also to describe the current state of users and their needs. Sample: The research sample consisted of 6 participants, of which 4 women and 2 men currently or recently using sedatives and hypnotics (specifically benzodiazepines/Z-drugs). Methods: Data were collected through a qualitative approach using a semi-structured interview. Interviews were conducted, rewritten into protocol summary, further analysed using thematic analysis, modified using open and axial coding and categorization methods. Results: Respondents may have misused sedatives and hypnotics to self-medicate symptoms. These drugs were prescribed for the first time with...
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Pharmaceutical Industry and Healthcare Policy
Babilon-Crockett, Max ; Háva, Petr (advisor) ; Dlouhý, Martin (referee)
This thesis is concerned with assessing the involvement of the pharmaceutical industry with the United States' health system. We will consider the role that the industry plays in the greater system, and how its activities influence the environment around it. This is done through a case study, in the context of the United States experiencing a so-called "opioid epidemic." This crisis is a serious problem for the health system, and society as a whole, which predominantly involves prescription pharmaceuticals. We will undertake an examination of the pharmaceutical industry's relationship with that crisis through a strong reliance on critical discourse analysis, rooted in systems theory. Despite being a critical component in the American health system, and the one directly responsible for the creation of pharmaceuticals, we will see that the industry is predominantly treated as an ally in addressing the opioid epidemic, rather than complicit in its emergence. This indicates that the industry successfully influences the discourse surrounding its role and responsibilities as a component of the health system. Keywords Pharmaceutical industry, lobbying, healthcare, PhRMA, health system, opioid, prescription drugs
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Optimization and Control of the Communication Strategy of the Prescription Drug (in cooperation with sanofi-aventis)
Norková, Silvie ; Král, Petr (advisor) ; Eretová, Iva (referee)
The thesis addresses the analysis of the marketing mix in the pharmaceutical industry with a detailed focus on the promotion and communication channels of the prescription drug. The aim is to help a company with a control and optimization of the communication strategy so that it is adapted to the new trends. The differences between the prescription drug and the over-the-counter drug in the aspects of communication, promotion and the role of branding is drawn. Several methods such as analysis, description and marketing research are used. The thesis is divided into five main chapters.
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