Table 5 Reasons, feelings, and risky behavior after consuming AmED (N = 50)
Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
Reasons for mixing EDs with alcohol | ||
To stay awake | 13 | 26 |
User feel less tired | 10 | 20 |
To hide the flavour of alcohol | 10 | 20 |
User like the taste of AmED | 10 | 20 |
User can drink more and don’t feel so drunk | 8 | 16 |
User need more energy in general | 7 | 14 |
The mix can treat or cure a hangover | 5 | 10 |
User enjoy the effects of the mix | 4 | 8 |
Other reason/s | 3 | 6 |
Feeling after consuming AmEDs | ||
Was full of energy | 16 | 32 |
There was no difference | 7 | 14 |
Had trouble sleeping/insomnia | 5 | 10 |
Had stomach pain/stomach irritation | 2 | 4 |
Heartbeat was irregular/racing heart | 2 | 4 |
Had to seek medical help | 2 | 4 |
Other | 4 | 4 |
Unprotected sex after consuming AmED | ||
No | 16 | 32 |
Yes | 2 | 4 |
Can’t remember | 3 | 6 |
Use drugs for recreational purposes | ||
No | 46 | 92 |
Yes | 4 | 8 |