Table 1.

List of the main reasons for starting misuse of BZD

The reasons for initial use of opiates	N	%
Curious to see what it's like	41	45.6
To relax or relieve tension/anxiety	37	41.1
To feel good	33	36.7
To get high	22	24.4
To overcome depression or frustration	21	23.3
To get away from my problem or troubles	18	20.0
To have a good time with my friends	13	14.4
To go along with what my friends are doing	9	10.0
It's something my friends do when we get together	7	7.8
To fit in with a group I like	6	6.7
To produce intense, exciting experience	6	6.7
To rebel against my parent(s)	3	3.3
Never used non-prescribed BZD	8	8.9