The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter)
Abstract Background In this digital age, social networks may offer an avenue for individuals to obtain drugs illicitly beyond the prescribed amount. Users on X (Twitter)® have ingeniously fabricated fashionable accessories that employ prescription drug sheets, termed “Okusuri Charm”. Methods This cr...
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| author | Tatsuki Ikejiri Hayase Hakariya Haruna Kai Natsuki Yokoyama Arisa Hakariya |
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| description | Abstract Background In this digital age, social networks may offer an avenue for individuals to obtain drugs illicitly beyond the prescribed amount. Users on X (Twitter)® have ingeniously fabricated fashionable accessories that employ prescription drug sheets, termed “Okusuri Charm”. Methods This cross‐sectional study scrutinized the emerging “Okusuri Charm” trend, by searching the term in Japanese on X (Twitter)® and analyzing related posts. Results Alongside illegal prescription drug trading, individuals crafted accessories from drug sheets, particularly prescribed psychiatric drugs, and dealt with other users, leading to a growing trend this year. Conclusions A positive outlook toward this trend is the emergence of a new artistic movement, but a pessimistic viewpoint is the creators' misuse of prescription drugs, potentially fostering illegal drug dealings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b1cfea5ab3b484789be626faaf26f922024-02-13T04:25:50ZengWileyJournal of General and Family Medicine2189-79482024-01-01251778010.1002/jgf2.666The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter)Tatsuki Ikejiri0Hayase Hakariya1Haruna Kai2Natsuki Yokoyama3Arisa Hakariya4Laboratory for Human Nature, Medicine and Cultures Kyoto JapanLaboratory for Human Nature, Medicine and Cultures Kyoto JapanLaboratory for Human Nature, Medicine and Cultures Kyoto JapanLaboratory for Human Nature, Medicine and Cultures Kyoto JapanLaboratory for Human Nature, Medicine and Cultures Kyoto JapanAbstract Background In this digital age, social networks may offer an avenue for individuals to obtain drugs illicitly beyond the prescribed amount. Users on X (Twitter)® have ingeniously fabricated fashionable accessories that employ prescription drug sheets, termed “Okusuri Charm”. Methods This cross‐sectional study scrutinized the emerging “Okusuri Charm” trend, by searching the term in Japanese on X (Twitter)® and analyzing related posts. Results Alongside illegal prescription drug trading, individuals crafted accessories from drug sheets, particularly prescribed psychiatric drugs, and dealt with other users, leading to a growing trend this year. Conclusions A positive outlook toward this trend is the emergence of a new artistic movement, but a pessimistic viewpoint is the creators' misuse of prescription drugs, potentially fostering illegal drug dealings.https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.666illicit tradingOkusuri CharmOkusuri Mogu Moguoverdoseprescription medicationsocial network |
| spellingShingle | Tatsuki Ikejiri Hayase Hakariya Haruna Kai Natsuki Yokoyama Arisa Hakariya The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter) Journal of General and Family Medicine illicit trading Okusuri Charm Okusuri Mogu Mogu overdose prescription medication social network |
| title | The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter) |
| title_full | The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter) |
| title_fullStr | The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter) |
| title_full_unstemmed | The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter) |
| title_short | The “Okusuri Charm” movement in Japan: Prescription drug accessories emerging on X (Twitter) |
| title_sort | okusuri charm movement in japan prescription drug accessories emerging on x twitter |
| topic | illicit trading Okusuri Charm Okusuri Mogu Mogu overdose prescription medication social network |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.666 |
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