Participation in Australian drug treatment programs for individuals engaging in high-risk substance use: Data from a nationally representative sample

Original research
par
Leung, Janni et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

Australia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We aim to assess the rate and factors associated with treatment access among individuals with high-risk substance use.

Constatations/points à retenir

The proportion of people engaging in risky substance use who had used treatment programs remains low, especially for alcohol. Public health strategies to scale up treatment access are warranted.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

This study is a cross-sectional analysis of the 2019 Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey (N = 22,015).

Mots clés

About PWUD
Transitions in care/treatment