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Populations and areas most at risk of methamphetamine-related harms: A commentary on Degenhardt et al.

Authors :
Woods, Cindy
Usher, Kim
Source :
Drug & Alcohol Review; Jul2017, Vol. 36 Issue 4, pE5-E6, 2p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article provides information on the rise in the use of the drug methamphetamine in the remote and regional areas of Australia and highlights the risks it is causing to young people. Particular focus is given to the survey conducted for New South Wales emergency department (ED) data including the annual rate of hospitalization due to the drug use, hospitalizations of Indigenous people, and rise in the drug use in remote areas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09595236
Volume :
36
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Drug & Alcohol Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123909532
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.12533