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Addiction Medicine
Findings from Sam Houston State University broaden understanding of addiction medicine
July 5th, 2008
"This article qualitatively examines the content of online forum discussions of ketamine use in light of theories of Beck's risk society. Based on 59 discussions from a reputable harm reduction website, the study finds that online ketamine users are very knowledgeable about the harmful effects of the drug," investigators in the United States report. "They view risk and harm as stemming from: (1) the direct physical effects of ketamine; (2) the environment of use; and (3) the economic, social and legal consequence resulting from use. Moreover, they believe that the harmful consequences of use can be mitigated through controlled and safe use practices. These methods of...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-07-05)
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