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Heroin use and barriers to treatment in street-involved youth
(Usage d'héroïne et barrières au traitement chez les jeunes sans abri)
Auteur(s) :
BRANDS, B. ;
LESLIE, K. ;
CATZ-BIRO L. ;
LI, S.
Année
2005
Page(s) :
447-487
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
38
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Thésaurus mots-clés
ADOLESCENT
;
SANS ABRI
;
HEROINE
;
FACTEUR DE RISQUE
;
FACTEUR DE VULNERABILITE
;
OBSERVANCE DU TRAITEMENT
Note générale :
Addiction Research & Theory, 2005, 13, (5), 447-487
Note de contenu :
Tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
High rates of drug use and risk behaviours have been reported among street involved youth. The present study examined the drug use and risk behaviours in adolescent heroin users, assessed motivation for treatment, and identified barriers to accessing treatment. Forty-nine heroin-using adolescents from four youth community agencies in Toronto were interviewed. Participants reported having used, on average, four different substances in the previous month. Seventy-nine percent had engaged in injection drug use and of these, 58% had shared their injecting equipment. Significant gender differences were found in the prevalence of psychiatric and family problems, the type of drug programs used, and perceived barriers to treatment. Although more than half of the sample had sought treatment for their substance use problems and were knowledgeable about the treatment options available, many believed factors such as lack of housing, finances, and contact with drug-using acquaintances would hamper their rehabilitation. Treatment programs for these youth should include the assessment and treatment of comorbid psychiatric disorders, and the provision of comprehensive services including `safe' housing, vocational guidance and financial supports. (Author's abstract)
Affiliation :
Ctr. Addiction Mental Health, 33 Russel Str., Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 2S1, Bruna_Brandscamh.net
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