Consumption motives refer to the reasons and motivations behind the consumption of drugs or alcohol. Medical-psychological examination (MPU) considers consumption motives as an important factor in assessing future drug or alcohol consumption.
The MPU assessor analyze the individual's motives for drug or alcohol use to determine which psychological factors led to drug or alcohol use. These motivations can vary widely, ranging from leisure activities to coping strategies to social pressure.
Within the scope of the MPU, it is important that the person concerned develops an understanding of his or her individual consumption motives and is able to reflect on them. On this basis, together with a Traffic psychologists strategies are being developed to avoid drug or alcohol consumption in the future.
