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[Water pipe smoking and psychoactive substances].
Wioleta Zielińska-Danch1, Jan Czogała, Roman Adamczyk
1Zakład Chemii Ogólnej i Nieorganicznej, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Medycyny Laboratoryjnej, Slaski Uniwersytet Medyczny, Katowice. wzdanch@sum.edu.pl
Przeglad Lekarski
|February 21, 2013
Summary
Water pipes are increasingly popular among Polish youth, with many using them for psychoactive substances beyond tobacco. Research indicates sporadic drug use, highlighting a need for further study and health promotion programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
Context:
- Water pipe (shisha) smoking is gaining popularity among young people in Poland.
- This trend extends to the use of psychoactive substances, not just tobacco.
Purpose:
- To assess the phenomenon of young people using water pipes to smoke psychoactive substances.
- To understand the prevalence and types of substances used via water pipes by adolescents and young adults.
Summary:
- A nationwide survey in Poland involving 19,037 high school and university students revealed that 38% have used a water pipe, and 22% in the last 30 days.
- Of those who smoke water pipes, 38% also used psychoactive substances, including marijuana, hashish, crack, and boosters.
- While current use appears sporadic, water pipe smoking is associated with alcohol and other substance consumption, warranting further investigation.
Impact:
- Findings underscore the need for in-depth research into the scale and patterns of psychoactive substance use via water pipes.
- Highlights the importance of targeted health promotion programs for young people, addressing the underlying reasons for substance use.
- Informs public health strategies aimed at preventing substance abuse among adolescents and young adults.
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