TY - JOUR
T1 - Substance misuse
T2 - Prevalence, dependence and harm
AU - Scott, Jennifer
AU - Ponton, R
AU - Sheridan, J
PY - 2009/9
Y1 - 2009/9
N2 - Around 200,000 people in England are being treated for substance dependence. However, since most illicit drug use is covert, this is likely to be the tip of the iceberg. When drug use becomes drug dependence, it can lead to physical and mental harm for the user, can have a knock-on effect that damages relationships and family life, and can generate extensive health and criminal justice costs. Furthermore, social exclusion of drug misusers can reduce the likelihood of them engaging with healthcare services.
AB - Around 200,000 people in England are being treated for substance dependence. However, since most illicit drug use is covert, this is likely to be the tip of the iceberg. When drug use becomes drug dependence, it can lead to physical and mental harm for the user, can have a knock-on effect that damages relationships and family life, and can generate extensive health and criminal justice costs. Furthermore, social exclusion of drug misusers can reduce the likelihood of them engaging with healthcare services.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84861749832&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.pjonline.com/cpd/substance_misuse_prevalence_dependence_and_harm
M3 - Article
VL - 1
SP - 347
EP - 350
JO - Clinical Pharmacist
JF - Clinical Pharmacist
IS - 9
ER -
