Purpose: To study various experiences associated with the use of various recreational drugs.
Procedure: By participating in this study,you will be asked to answer questions on a general survey regarding experiences related to the use of RECREATIONAL SUBSTANCES AND MAY INCLUDE QUESTIONS ABOUT USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES . The survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
Benefits: NO DIRECT BENEFITS OR COMPENSATION will be received from participating in this study. However, the results of the study may help to benefit healthy and clinical populations in the future through a better understanding of the effects of drug use.
Confidentiality: Information learned about you in this study will remain confidential and will not be available to anyone except the investigators. In addition, any potentially identifying information will be stored securely and separately from your responses to questions about the research by an abstract code. YOUR DATA WILL BE KEPT FOR ATLEAST 5 YEARS. PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE THE DATA IS SECURELY STORED ON A USA BASED SERVER ( SURVEY MONKEY), IT IS SUBJECT TO THE PATRIOT ACT. IF CARE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PLEASE VISIT THE LINK PROVIDED - http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html.
Discomfort and Withdrawal: Participation in this study is voluntary. At any particular point in the study you MAY REFUSE to answer any particular questions. For example, if for any reason YOU FEEL PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCOMFORT, you have the right to discontinue participation either temporarily or permanently, at any time. YOU CAN CHOOSE NOT TO ANSWER A PARTICULAR QUESTION IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO DO SO. You have the right to withdraw from the study at anytime without explaining your reasons. IF YOU CHOOSE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY YOUR VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IS APPRECIATED.
Questions: You are encouraged to ask questions that you have about the study, and all your questions will be answered. If you have any questions about the research or wish to learn more or participate in future studies, please see the contact card/flyer attached on the last page of the survey or phone the BIM Lab (416) 979-5000 x2192. If you still have any questions about your rights as a participant, you may contact the Research Ethics Board, c/o Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, 416-979-5042.