Publications by authors named "Tim Piatkowski"
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- The study examines first-time experiences of individuals using LSD, noting a significant surge in recreational use and interest in its therapeutic potential.
- Data from a 2018 Global Drug Survey, involving 3,340 respondents, highlighted that almost all participants found their experiences exceeded expectations, with most feeling excitement and only a few reporting severe side effects or needing emergency medical treatment.
- While the overall experiences with LSD were mostly positive, the study emphasizes the need for harm-reduction efforts to ensure user safety as LSD's popularity increases.
Background: The masculinizing effects from anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) appear to be different between men and women, leading to calls for more gender-specific information regarding women and AAS use. This study sought to gather perspectives from both men and women on the unique challenges surrounding women's use of AAS, irrespective of their personal use. Secondly, the study interrogated how women's AAS practices differ from those of men specifically.
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