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Table 2 Pre-set list of self-reported mental and physical effects

From: Drug testing after use: what insights can be gained from a harm reduction perspective on visitors of the drugs information and monitoring system (DIMS) in the Netherlands?

Mental effects

Physical effects

Aggressive (N)

Dehydration and dry throat (N)

Alert (N)

Dizziness and faintness (N)

Anxious and paranoic (N)

Exhaustion and less energy (N)

Blissful/happy (P)

Headache (N)

Communicative and talkative (P)

Hyperthermia (N)

Cuddly and tender (P)

Itching (N)

Depressive (N)

Jaw clenching (N)

Dream images (P)

Lightness of arms and legs (N)

Excitement (P or N *)

More energy (P)

Nervous (N)

Muscle pain (N)

Peaceful and calm (P)

Nausea (N)

Psychotic (N)

Relaxation (P)

Tendency to take more (N)

Sweating (N)

Unpleasant hallucinations (N)

Tremors (N)

 

Vomiting (N)

  1. N = negative effect; P = positive effect * excitement was classified either P or N depending on whether the effect aligned with the type of substance used