Women's views on barriers and facilitators for seeking alcohol and drug treatment in Belgium.

Aims: Although treatment barriers are different for men and women, research is dominated by males' and practitioners' perspectives rather than women's voices. The purpose of this study in Belgium was to identify and obtain a better understanding of the barriers and facilitators for seeking treatment as experienced by substance (ab)using women themselves.

Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 60 female substance users who utilise(d) outpatient and/or residential treatment services.

Awareness of users and motivational factors for using new psychoactive substances in Belgium.

Background: Few data on motivations for using new psychoactive substances (NPS) are available. However, the cost, the legal status, and their accessibility through channels like internet contributed to the popularity of NPS. The objective of this article are first to gain a deeper understanding of the culture surrounding NPS in Belgium and second to define the awareness of the users concerning the content of the NPS they are consuming.