Illicit drug use
Estimating mortality directly attributable to illicit drug use such as overdose death—the most
tangible adverse heath effect of illicit drug use—is difficult because of variations in the …
tangible adverse heath effect of illicit drug use—is difficult because of variations in the …
[图书][B] Mortality amongst illicit drug users: epidemiology, causes and intervention
S Darke, L Degenhardt, R Mattick - 2006 - books.google.com
Over the past 40 years the rate of illicit drug use worldwide has risen dramatically, and with it
the number of deaths reported among drug-using populations. What are the clinical, ethical …
the number of deaths reported among drug-using populations. What are the clinical, ethical …
The Global Burden of Disease projects: what have we learned about illicit drug use and dependence and their contribution to the global burden of disease?
L Degenhardt, H Whiteford… - Drug and Alcohol Review, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010 study updated the findings
of earlier exercises. It provided regional and global estimates of the burden of disease …
of earlier exercises. It provided regional and global estimates of the burden of disease …
The quantification of mortality resulting from the regular use of illicit opiates
GK Hulse, DR English, E Milne, CDJ Holman - Addiction, 1999 - Wiley Online Library
Aims/Design. Estimates of mortality associated with illicit opiate use provide useful
information to those directing and monitoring local, national and international policies and …
information to those directing and monitoring local, national and international policies and …
Mortality associated with illegal drug use among adults in the United States
PK Muhuri, JC Gfroerer - The American Journal of Drug and …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: To examine all-cause and cause-specific mortality over a 15-year follow-up
period in relation to at-baseline reported lifetime use of illegal drugs from five classes …
period in relation to at-baseline reported lifetime use of illegal drugs from five classes …
Estimating the burden of disease attributable to illicit drug use and mental disorders: what is 'Global Burden of Disease 2005'and why does it matter?
Background The estimated impact of illicit drug use and mental disorders upon population
health needs to be understood because there is evidence that they produce substantial loss …
health needs to be understood because there is evidence that they produce substantial loss …
Using cohort studies to estimate mortality among injecting drug users that is not attributable to AIDS
Background: Injecting drug use (IDU) and associated mortality appear to be increasing in
many parts of the world. IDU is an important factor in HIV transmission. In estimating AIDS …
many parts of the world. IDU is an important factor in HIV transmission. In estimating AIDS …
Elevated overdose mortality rates among First Nations individuals in a Canadian setting: a population‐based analysis
MJ Milloy, E Wood, C Reading, D Kane, J Montaner… - …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To determine the total burden of illicit drug overdose mortality over the study period in
the province of British Columbia and investigate possible population‐level determinants by …
the province of British Columbia and investigate possible population‐level determinants by …
Excess mortality among people who report lifetime use of illegal drugs in the United States: a 20-year follow-up of a nationally representative survey
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the mortality risks, over 20 years of
follow-up in a nationally representative sample, associated with illegal drug use and to …
follow-up in a nationally representative sample, associated with illegal drug use and to …
Extent of illicit drug use and dependence, and their contribution to the global burden of disease
L Degenhardt, W Hall - The Lancet, 2012 - thelancet.com
This paper summarises data for the prevalence, correlates, and probable adverse health
consequences of problem use of amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids. We …
consequences of problem use of amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids. We …