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[Issues on the use of ethnobotanicals]
Mihaela Corlade-Andrei1, Diana Cimpoeşu, Elena Butnaru
1Universităţii de Medicină şi Farmacie "Gr. T. Popa", Iaşi.
Summary
Young adults and adolescents are at risk for ethnobotanical use, often driven by curiosity and peer influence. Prevention programs in schools are recommended to address this trend.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Context:
- Ethnobotanical use is prevalent among young individuals.
- Understanding user demographics and motivations is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose:
- To identify risk factors associated with ethnobotanical use.
- To determine the profile of individuals at risk of becoming ethnobotanical users.
Summary:
- A study of 89 subjects (14-42 years) found 19.10% use ethnobotanicals, with users typically being young (20-25), male, and unmarried.
- Curiosity and peer influence are primary drivers, with some users unaware of product contents.
- Commonly reported effects include hallucinogenic, aphrodisiac, and relaxing properties, often combined with other substances.
Impact:
- Findings can inform the development of targeted prevention and rehabilitation programs in educational settings.
- Highlights the need for increased awareness regarding the risks of ethnobotanical consumption among youth.
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