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Perceptions of the social harms associated with khat use
- Authors:
- SYKES Wendy, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the findings from a study exploring the perceived social harms associated with the use of khat (a vegetable stimulant grown and used in the countries of East Africa and the Middle East and available through a variety of outlets in the UK). The study comprised focus groups and interviews with: members of the Somali, Yemeni and Ethiopian communities; members of the wider community; and practitioners including those from health, education and enforcement fields. In addition, a short survey of Drug Action Teams was conducted to gauge the availability of treatment service provision for khat users. Findings showed that khat was used all three communities and considered by users, non-users and many practitioners to be a normal, socially accepted practice, cutting across the social spectrum. Heavy khat use was perceived as problematic. Perceptions of the harms associated with khat included harm to: physical and mental health; work and finances; and relationships, marriage and family life.
Alcohol and other drug misuse
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Part of a series of booklets describing a range of mental health and other problems, aiming to make people more understanding of what these are and of the people who suffer from them. This pamphlet looks at alcohol and other drug misuse.
What are the risk and protective factors for drug misuse? What attitudes and beliefs do people hold about the development of drug misuse? Summary of findings from two systematic reviews
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH WALES OBSERVATORY
- Publisher:
- Public Health Wales
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report provides a summary of the findings from two systematic reviews, which looked at risk and protective factors for drug misuse and the perceptions that people hold about why individuals do and do not use drugs. Both reviews show that risk factors are multiple, complex and likely to interact with one another rather than operate in isolation. The quantitative review identified several potential risk factors that prevention programmes could address. Although cohort studies alone cannot infer causation, there was consistent evidence from multiple studies for some risk factors: younger age at first cannabis use, substance using peers and childhood maltreatment were potential risk factors supported by good evidence; prior alcohol use, adolescent illicit drug use (other than cannabis), cigarette smoking, bullying perpetration, male gender, personality traits, parental drinking, parental illicit drug use, parental mental state and parental cigarette smoking as potential risk factors. Moderate quality evidence suggested that parental education and parental monitoring are not associated with drug misuse. The findings of the quantitative review suggest that any interventions aimed at discouraging the initial use of illegal drugs or stopping the likelihood of misuse of prescription medications should include multiple components across all levels of the socioecological model for health. Coping with depression or anxiety, circumstances such as bereavement or a dysfunctional childhood, or drug use being seen as “the norm” within an individual’s social network were often given as reasons for initiation of illicit drug use, with some wider community and policy level factors also at play. Lack of options for managing pain in primary care or coping with difficult circumstances were seen as reasons for the misuse of prescription and OTC medications. Wider institutional and policy level factors were also discussed by some participants. (Edited publisher abstract)
Drugs, alcohol and mental health
- Authors:
- CORNWELL Alan, CORNWELL Vicky
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 108p.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
This concise introductory textbook covers the biochemical, behavioural and social factors which influence the mind. It discusses all major groups of drugs which are commonly misused, including drugs normally available only on prescription, hallucinogenic drugs, narcotics, and “socially acceptable” drugs such as caffeine and nicotine. Alcohol, in view of its position as the most widely used drug of abuse in most developed countries, is considered in detail. The biological effects of alcohol, the problems resulting from alcohol use, and the means by which alcohol abuse can be controlled, are all discussed. The final chapters deal with mental health and mental illness. The book is aimed at students in the last years of school or on early undergraduate courses.
Tobacco, alcohol and drug use and mental health: report based on the analysis of the ONS Survey of Psychiatric Morbidity among Adults in Great Britain ...
- Authors:
- COULTHARD Melissa, et al
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics,|Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 152p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is based on a survey of psychiatric morbidity among adults aged 16 to 74 living in private households in Great Britain carried out in 2000. It looks at tobacco, alcohol and other drug use and dependence and their relationship to psychiatric morbidity among from the 2000.
Introduction to therapeutic communities
- Author:
- KENNARD David
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 192p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets the work of therapeutic communities within their historic and social context, looking in detail at the influence of leaders in the field, to create a backdrop against which current practice can be viewed. Examines communities aimed at specific sectors of society, including drug abusers, offenders, people with mental health problems, and people with severe personality disorders. Part two describes the day to day running of a therapeutic community, and the responsibilities, anxieties and rewards experienced by members of staff.
Specialist substance misuse treatment for young people in England 2013-14
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains statistics on specialist substance misuse treatment for young people in England during 2013 to 2014. The data show how the specialist substance misuse services in England continue to respond to the needs of young people who have alcohol and drug problems. These services intervene to help young people overcome their substance misuse problems and prevent them from becoming problematic users in adulthood. Figures from the report reveal that: 19,126 young people received help for alcohol or drug problems; 71 per cent had cannabis as their main problem drug; and 79 per cent of young people left services having successfully completed their treatment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Central and Eastern European rough sleepers in London: repeat survey
- Author:
- HOMELESS LINK
- Publisher:
- Homeless Link
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is a follow up to the baseline survey of Central and Eastern European rough sleepers carried out in 2007. Fourteen outreach services conducted the follow up survey over the period of a week in November 2008. Data is presented by both and London borough. The findings suggest that there are still significant numbers of Central and Eastern Europeans rough sleeping in London and that their support needs have increased.
The banana kid
- Author:
- MASON-JOHN Valerie
- Publisher:
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 244p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is Pauline’s spirited and moving story of her childhood and teenage years in and out of foster homes and back and forth to Dr Barnardo’s Village in Essex. Her Barnardo’s family was ruled by an unlikely trio – Aunty Claire, a fervent Christian; her laconic husband, the German Jewish Uncle Boris; and Aunty Morag, the cook. And of course other children orphaned or abandoned like Pauline. Woven into this account are Pauline’s angel and spirit companions – Sparky, Annabel and Snake – who by turns help and hinder her to survive in the “real world”. The Barnardo’s good times and stability are shattered by the sudden visits of her mother, whom she calls Wunmi and with whom she goes to live in a London high-rise. Wunmi’s method of refashioning Pauline into a dutiful African child is literally to knock the English out of her. Pauline’s attempts to survive include sniffing glue and shoplifting until the harsh realities of detention centres and juvenile courts make Pauline think again… Valerie Mason-John’s frank and revealing memoir of her childhood and adolescence is an important story powerfully told about growing up black, female and in care. It has much to say about the perils of childhood and how we raise children in today’s society.
Cannabis and young people: reviewing the evidence
- Author:
- JENKINS Richard
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 111p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Cannabis is at the centre of ongoing controversial and often confused debate. Opinions on its potential impact on health are sharply divided: some argue that it poses serious risks to mental health and that adolescent use may lead to psychotic illness in young adulthood, or that it acts as a gateway to hard drugs such as cocaine or opiates. Conversely, others point to alcohol or tobacco being far more harmful yet entirely legal. The book aims to shed light on the current debates by reviewing all the available evidence on a range of issues relating to the use of cannabis among children and adolescents and summarizing the main conclusions in clear, jargon-free language. Areas covered include: patterns of cannabis use; changes in usage; young people's views on cannabis; the potential harmful effects, including mental health problems, educational attainment, antisocial behaviour; the family and social factors that can initiate cannabis use; the progression to regular use; the effects of decriminalization.