Mortality in people who use illicit opioids in England

Cousins, Gráinne; Bennett, Kathleen

doi:10.1016/s2468-2667(21)00278-4

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“…An ageing cohort of individuals aged 35 and over considered a high risk for drug related death (DRD) are targeted. However the ageing cohort narrative has been successfully criticised demonstrating additional risk factors for DRD require consideration in service planning (McPhee et al , 2018; McPhee and Sheridan, 2020; Cousins and Bennet, 2022).…”

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Look what’s coming over the hill: DAST-10 problem severity among non treatment seeking young people

McPhee

Sheridan

Horne

et al. 2022

DHS

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Purpose This study aims to provide data on substance use amongst young people in Scotland to inform policy and practice for an age group who generally do not access specialist alcohol and drug services. The main objectives of the study were to assess the problem severity scores of items from a modified version of the DAST-10 brief screening instrument among respondents; examine correlations between a range of variables in relation to DAST-10 problem severity scores; and explore respondent knowledge of how and where to seek help. Design/methodology/approach A fixed quantitative design methodology recruited a non-probability sample of 4,501 respondents from an online survey made available by “We are With you” Scotland. The survey was ethically approved by the School of Education and Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. It consisted of 32 questions exploring substances used within the past 12 months, and 12 weeks, and included the DAST-10. We further explored help seeking, and knowledge of support available to respondents. Findings Substance use patterns were markedly different from people currently known to specialist alcohol and drug services. Over half of respondents were under 25, and 62% report being employed. The most commonly used substances were cannabis and cocaine. One third of respondents recorded substantial or severe problem severity scores and reside in Scottish Local Authorities with high concentrations of socio-economic inequality. Secure accommodation, stable relationships and being employed are protective factors in relation to reported negative health consequences associated with problem substance use. Just under one third (27%) of respondents report knowing where to seek help for substance use problems; however, they are unwilling to attend existing specialist alcohol and drug services. Research limitations/implications A non-probability sample of the Scottish population has a potential for response bias due to how and what way the survey was made available to respondents. It is acknowledged that while useful as a method of generating drug use data, there are limitations in how recently the substance use occurred, and in relation to the types of substances reported (cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy). Practical implications The study provides data to inform wider public health measures in relation to accessing support and addressing societal discrimination associated with the use of substances. The study provides data on service design for young people who do not access specialist alcohol and drug services. Social implications The study informs substance use policy in the Scottish context in relation to a population of young people who use licit and illicit substances. Data contributes to evidence supporting correlations between problematic substance use and socio-economic inequality. Data indicates that existing specialist services require redesign. Originality/value The study is the first to be conducted within a Scottish context.

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Look what’s coming over the hill: DAST-10 problem severity among non treatment seeking young people

McPhee

Sheridan

Horne

et al. 2022

DHS

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Electrochemical Nanomaterial-based Sensors/Biosensors for Drug Monitoring

Negahdary

Azeredo

Santos

et al. 2023

CTMC

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Determining the amount of medication used is essential for correctly managing treatment systems. The unauthorized use of drugs and the importance of determining the absorbed and required dose of drugs in target organs are essential factors that justify the design of new drug monitoring systems. Electrochemical sensors and biosensors based on nanomaterials have been developed for drug monitoring in the past few years. The use of nanomaterials to optimize the analyte detection process and facilitate electron transfer in electrochemical processes has enhanced intermolecular interactions and increased diagnostic sensitivity. Considering this review, in the first part, the evaluation of cancer drugs is examined, which can be used to determine the exact dose of the drug required in different stages of cancer. Accurate monitoring of cancer drugs can increase patient life expectancy, reduce side effects, and increase economic savings. In the next section, sensors and biosensors designed for antibiotics are examined. Accurate measurement of antibiotics, determining the effectiveness of the dose in controlling infections, and preventing antibiotic resistance are possible with the help of these drug diagnostic platforms. In the next part, the diagnosis of different hormones is considered. Abnormal amounts [low/high] of hormones cause multiple physiological complications and various disabilities. Therefore, accurate determination of hormone levels can effectively treat hormonal changes. In the last section, other drugs, including drugs and analgesics and other drugs for which the use of electrochemical diagnostic platforms can significantly help the drug distribution system and social health system.

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Mortality in people who use illicit opioids in England

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

Look what’s coming over the hill: DAST-10 problem severity among non treatment seeking young people

Look what’s coming over the hill: DAST-10 problem severity among non treatment seeking young people

Electrochemical Nanomaterial-based Sensors/Biosensors for Drug Monitoring

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