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- Title
Factors that lead to the use of crack cocaine in combination with marijuana in Brazil: a qualitative study.
- Authors
Gonçalves, Janaina R; Nappo, Solange A
- Abstract
In Brazil, crack cocaine use remains a healthcare challenge due to the rapid onset of its pleasurable effects, its ability to induce craving and addiction, and the fact that it is easily accessible. Delayed action on the part of the Brazilian Government in addressing the drug problem has led users to develop their own strategies for surviving the effects of crack cocaine use, particularly the drug craving and psychosis. In this context, users have sought the benefits of combining crack cocaine with marijuana. Our aim was to identify the reasons why users combine crack cocaine with marijuana and the health implications of doing so.
- Publication
BMC public health, 2015, Vol 15, p706
- ISSN
1471-2458
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12889-015-2063-0