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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.
Dealing with it
- Author:
- HART Sam
- Journal article citation:
- Druglink, 25(2), March 2010, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Drugscope
- Place of publication:
- London
Although the number of young people accessing specialist drug services has risen to 25,000 a year, only a small minority of under-25s are classified as problem drug users. This article explains that this does not mean that those using the drugs are themselves problem free. A new DrugScope report, Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment at the Crossroads, has highlighted that for most young people accessing services, drug use is just one of a cluster of other issues such as mental health problems, lack of training and education, and involvement with the criminal justice system. Drug use is more a symptom of their chaotic lifestyles than an isolated problem. This article includes viewpoints of the young people who were interviewed for the DrugScope report.
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.
Smoking, drinking, drug use, mental health and sexual behaviour in young people in East London
- Authors:
- JAYAKODY Amanda, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills. Teenage Pregnancy Unit
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Regular smoking, regular drinking and experimenting with drugs increased the risk of starting sex by the age of 16 in both young men and young women. These findings were common across ethnicities. Depressive symptoms placed young women but not young men at greater risk of starting sex by the age of 16. The association of depressive symptoms with higher risk of starting sex by age 16 years was seen in Bangladeshi and White British young people, but not those from Black Caribbean or Black African backgrounds. Low self-esteem in young women increased the risk of having unprotected sex. Low perceived family support was associated with increased risk of starting sex in young women but not young men. The concurrence of sexual risk behaviours with substance use and mental health problems suggests that interventions around sexual health should be multi-dimensional and address substance use and mental health / emotional well-being rather than only focusing on sexual behaviours or attitudes.
Drug and alcohol problems among individuals with severe mental illness in South London
- Authors:
- MENEZES Paulo R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 168, May 1996, pp.612-619.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
High rates of comorbid alcohol and drug disorders have previously been found among individuals with severe mental illnesses such a schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorders. Clinical and social outcomes have been reported to be worse in this group and service costs greater than in individuals with severe mental illness only. This article looks at a study of these 'dual diagnosis' patients to study patterns of substance abuse. Concludes that the prevalence of substance problems among people suffering from severe mental disorders is high, and seems to be associated with greater use of in-patient services. Recognises this as a significant clinical problem, with cost implications.
Promoting the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: PHE action plan 2015-16
- Authors:
- VARNEY Justin, et al
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- London
This action plan describes the work that Public Health England is undertaking during 2015-16 to support the public health system to improve the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM constitute an estimated 2.6 per cent of the UK male population and bear a disproportionate burden of ill health. The actions have been grouped under a trio of inequalities: sexual health and HIV, mental health and in the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. The plan uses the three domains of public health (health protection, health promotion and quality improvement) to describe the work. Many of the levers to effect change are at a local level and PHE’s primary role is to support local authorities and clinical commissioning groups in their work to improve the health of the population and address inequalities, including those affecting gay, bisexual and other MSM. (Edited publisher abstract)
Serious case review: Child L: overview report
- Author:
- MURRAY Moira
- Publisher:
- Southampton Local Safeguarding Children Board
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 58
- Place of publication:
- Southampton
Summarise the findings of the serious case review of Child L, who at the age of 6 was taken to hospital and found to have 92 bruises of varying ages to her face and body, was confused and amphetamines were found in her urine. At the time Child L sustained the injuries, her mother was involved in a relationship with a man, Mr A, who had a long history of drug misuse and had five criminal convictions for violent behaviour, including domestic violence. Both the mother and Mr A were subsequently convicted of criminal offences related to the injury and neglect of Child L. The review provides a detailed analysis of the following themes: working with resistant and uncooperative parents; toxic trio of domestic violence, mental illness and substance/alcohol misuse; early intervention and quality of assessments; effective communication and information sharing among professionals and agencies; escalation of concerns; and absence of fathers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Suicide attempts and social worker contact: secondary analysis of a general population study
- Authors:
- SLATER Thomas, SCOURFIELD Jonathan, GREENLAND Katy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 45(1), 2015, pp.378-394.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
There is a general dearth of social work studies in relation to suicide and very little is known about the characteristics of social work service users who are also suicidal. This paper is based on secondary analysis of the survey 'Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Study in England 2007'. Results showed that (i) social work contact in the previous twelve months was significantly associated with lifetime suicide attempt; (ii) various risk and protective factors help to explain the relationship between suicide attempt and social work contact. Non-suicidal self-harm was found to be associated with suicide attempt, both with and without social work contact. Drug dependency was associated with social work contact, regardless of suicide attempt history. Other variables affected certain aspects of the relationship between social work contact and suicidality. These included age, religion, income, employment and background in local authority care. The implications for social work provision are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Serious case review: overview report: in respect of Family S11
- Author:
- TUDOR Karen
- Publisher:
- Dorset Safeguarding Children Board
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 41
- Place of publication:
- Dorchester
Serious case review of a 15 year old boy who died in Spring 2013 following an overdose of drugs prescribed to his father. The child was known to the local authorities and had been in receipt of services from education, children's social care, health and CAMHS. The child lived with the father. His parents were separated. The father was in receipt of services for long standing mental health problems. The report discusses four main themes: the challenge of working with 'hard to reach' families; teenage neglect and the relevance of child protection procedures; youth mental health and suicidal ideation; and adult mental health and implications for parenting. Summary of findings and learning are provided in each section of the report. The review was carried out using the 'Partnership Learning Review' model jointly commissioned by Dorset and Bournemouth and Poole LSCBs. (Original abstract)