Most drugged individuals regret their social media post: Study

New Delhi, Sep 08 (ANI): Many drug users regret their action of posting on social media, texting and appearing in photos while they are high, suggests a study. The study published in the journal -- Substance Abuse -- pointed to the potential social harms associated with substance use. In this study, the researchers examined data from 872 adults, who reported current or previous drug use. Participants were asked if they were ever high on a drug while they posted on social media, called or texted someone, or were in a photo. Those who had were also asked if they later regretted the behaviour. The researchers estimate that more than a third of the adults (34.3 per cent) posted on social media while high, with 21.4 per cent regretting it. In addition, more than half (55.9 per cent) had texted or called someone while high, with 30.5 per cent regretting making a call or sending a text. Nearly half (47.6 per cent) had been in a photo while high, with 32.7 per cent regretting it. Females and y