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Heroin users expected versus experienced effects
| Expected effect | Responses | Expected effect present* |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxation | 26 | 4 Yes, 2 no |
| Intoxication | 15 | 4 Yes, 1 no |
| Self-medication | 9 | 1 Yes, 1 no |
| Management of addictive pressure | 9 | 4 Yes, 2 no |
| No answer, other answers | 260 |
13 Positive effects, ** 8 negative effects |
*Missing numbers: no response given in the questionnaire
**Positive effects: the user reported the expected effect without outlining the exact expected effect
