Problem drinking among university students in Berlin.

Objective: Problem-drinking among university students is common and poses serious health-related risks. Therefore, identifying and addressing associated factors is important.

Participants And Methods: A large cross-sectional online-survey with 12,914 university students from Berlin was conducted from November 2016 to August 2017.

Students in the Sex Industry: Motivations, Feelings, Risks, and Judgments.

Student sex work is a current phenomenon all over the world, increasingly reported by the media in recent years. However, student sex work remains under-researched in Germany and is lacking direct first-hand reports from the people involved. Further, sex work remains stigmatized, and therefore, students practicing it could be at risk of social isolation and emotional or physical danger.

Drug Checking and Its Potential Impact on Substance Use.

Objectives: Drug checking as a tool for harm reduction is offered in certain cities throughout Europe, the USA, and Australia, but in general, it is internationally still scarcely available and controversially discussed. This study aimed at investigating the potential impact of a drug-checking offer on Berlin nightlife attendees' illicit drug use and at identifying the encouraging and discouraging factors for using or refraining from such an offer.

Methods: Using an online questionnaire, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in a Berlin party scene.

[Harm Reduction and Preventive Measures in Berlin's Party Scene].

Objective: Substance use patterns and sociodemographic variables of Berlin's party scene were investigated to derive preventive measures and harm reduction services, which meet the needs of the consumers.

Methods: A questionnaire was used online and in the field among Berlin partygoers (N = 877) and structured interviews (N = 20) were conducted with professionals working in this area, including social workers, emergency medical service, police and club owners and users.

Results: A risky consumption pattern was found in 67 % of participants, who also stated need for counseling and a wish for reduction of their substance use.

Substance Use and Prevention Programs in Berlin's Party Scene: Results of the SuPrA-Study.

Background: Berlin is internationally known for its nightlife. In a nation-wide and Europe-wide comparison, the use of legal and illegal substances is comparatively higher in Berlin than in other similar cities. However, few data exist about the drug use in the party scene.

'Higher education' - substance use among Berlin college students.

Berlin is internationally known for its intense nightlife associated with high rates of psychoactive substance use. Previous studies conducted in other cities indicated college students as a group at high risk for substance (mis-)use that was associated with individual psychological and cognitive impairments as well as lower academic performance. The aim of this study was to provide detailed data about the substance use patterns of Berlin college students.