According to a survey conducted in South Korea between 2021 and 2022, around ** percent of respondents stated that they tried drugs for the first time out of curiosity. Another common reason was due to the recommendation of others.
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National Center for Mental Health. (June 28, 2023). Reasons for first-time drug use in South Korea as of April 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1414524/south-korea-first-drug-use-reasons/
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