Lit review
par
Schlag, Anne Katrin
Date de publication
2020
Géographie
International
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This paper reviews the literature on problem drug use, aiming to answer the question ‘what percentages of drug users are problem drug users?’ We look at the conceptualisation of problem drug use, and related concepts such as addiction and dependence.
Constatations/points à retenir
Results show that the majority of drug use is episodic, transient and generally non-problematic. The majority of people who have used various drugs in their lifetime have not done so in the past year. Only a minority become problem drug users.
Mots clés
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Hesitancy of prescribers
Advocacy
Evidence base
About PWUD
