perception

Young Adults Perception of Risk in Relation to Cannabis Consumption

Scientific article

31 December 2019

With cannabis the most commonly used drug globally, the perception of the risk associated with cannabis use declining among young adults, and the adverse health conditions associated with cannabis use, understanding whether perceptual...

Tobacco Use Decreases Visual Sensitivity in Schizophrenia

Scientific article

6 March 2018

Smoking prevalence in patients who are diagnosed with schizophrenia (SCZ) is higher than in the general population. Chronic tobacco use in SCZ patients may reduce the side effects of antipsychotic drugs, thus serving as a self-medication...

The World Drug PERCEPTION Problem: Countering Prejudices about People Who Use Drugs

Book

9 January 2018

This new report focuses on how current perceptions of drugs and people that use them has led to an unrealistic and stigmatising, rather than pragmatic and evidence-based approach to drug policy. The report aims to analyse the most common...