Illicit Drug Use: Primary Prevention

1994 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol-Ann Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Public Debate ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Media Representation ◽  
High Profile ◽  
The Past

Over the past 20 years, illicit drug use among young people has been given a high profile in public debate, centring on its socially destructive and personally degrading nature. Drug use among young people is a highly emotive subject and can strike fear in the hearts of most parents, which is exacerbated by sensationalist media representation. This article describes the range of strategies used in tackling illicit drug use and discusses their evaluations. It suggests further community approaches with occupational therapist involvement to enable young people to make appropriate decisions regarding drug use.

scholarly journals Trajectories of drug use among French young people: Prototypical stages of involvement in illicit drug use

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 485-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stéphanie Baggio ◽  
Stanislas Spilka ◽  
Joseph Studer ◽  
Katia Iglesias ◽  
Gerhard Gmel
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Alcohol Misuse and Illicit Drug Use Among Young People Aged 15–24 Years in Fishing Communities in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica O. Kuteesa ◽  
Helen A. Weiss ◽  
Sarah Cook ◽  
Janet Seeley ◽  
Josephine N. Ssentongo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Fishing Communities ◽  
Low Education

Background: We determined the prevalence of and risk factors for alcohol misuse and illicit drug use among young Ugandans in fishing communities, a recognised “key population” for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among young people (15–24 years) in fishing communities in Koome, Uganda, in December 2017–July 2018. Using Audio-Assisted Self-Interviewing, we collected data on socio-demographic characteristics and alcohol use, including the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and timeline follow-back calendar (TLFB). Blood samples were analysed for HIV, herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2), and Phosphatidyl ethanol (PEth 16:0/18:1). Urine samples were analysed for illicit drugs. Results: Among 1281 participants (52.7% male, mean age 20 years), 659 (51.4%) reported ever drinking alcohol, 248 (19.4%) had 12-month-AUDIT ≥ 8, and 261 (20.5%) had whole-blood PEth 16:0/18:1 concentration ≥ 20 ng/mL, indicating significant consumption. In multivariable analyses, PEth 16:0/18:1 ≥ 20ng/mL, AUDIT ≥ 8 and binge drinking (≥6 standard drinks per drinking occasion in the previous month from TLFB) were all strongly associated with older age, low education, smoking, and HSV2. Illicit drug use prevalence was 5.2% and was associated with older age, low education, being single, and smoking. Conclusion: Levels of alcohol misuse were high among young people in fishing communities and associated with HSV2, a proxy for risky sexual behaviour. Alcohol and illicit drug harm reduction services and HIV prevention programs in Uganda should prioritise young fisherfolk.

scholarly journals Media Campaigns for the prevention of illicit drug use in young people

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marica Ferri ◽  
Gregor Burkhart ◽  
Elias Allara ◽  
Alessandra Bo ◽  
Anna V Gyarmathy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Media Campaigns

Experience and knowledge of young people regarding illicit drug use, 1969-99

Addiction ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 95 (8) ◽  
pp. 1225-1235 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Denham Wright ◽  
Laurence Pearl
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use

Illicit drug use by young people in Sydney: results of a street intercept survey

1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
CATHERINE J. SPOONER ◽  
BRUCE J. FLAHERTY ◽  
PETER J. HOMEL
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Intercept Survey

scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use and Associated Problems in the Nightlife Scene: A Potential Setting for Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4789
Author(s):  
Kristin Feltmann ◽  
Tobias H. Elgán ◽  
Anna K. Strandberg ◽  
Pia Kvillemo ◽  
Nitya Jayaram-Lindström ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Electronic Dance Music ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
The Past ◽  
Drug Use Patterns ◽  
Prevention Interventions

Illicit drug use is prevalent in the nightlife scene, especially at electronic dance music (EDM) events. The aim of the present study was to investigate illicit drug use patterns and consequences of drug use among frequent visitors of EDM events. Young adults (18–34 years old) who had visited at least six EDM events in Sweden during the past year participated in a web-based survey on drug use patterns and its consequences. Fifty-nine percent of participants had used illicit drugs during the past year, most often cannabis followed by ecstasy, cocaine, and amphetamine. Nightlife venues were identified as the main setting for the use of central stimulants, while cannabis was mostly used at home. Frequent alcohol and tobacco use was associated with illicit drug use. The most prevalent negative consequences of drug use were related to mental health, such as impairments in mood, sleep, and memory problems, but physical manifestations were also reported, such as palpitations and collapsing. These findings confirm that drug use is prevalent and associated with negative health effects among EDM nightlife attendees. The nightlife scene is a setting with promising potential to reach a high-risk target group with illicit drug use prevention interventions.

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