Historique
Périodique
Association of benzodiazepine injection with the prescription of temazepam capsules
(Prescription de témazépam en gélules et usage détourné par injection)
Auteur(s) :
DOBBIN, M. ;
MARTYRES, R. F. ;
CLODE, D. ;
CHAMPION DE CRESPIGNY, F. E.
Année
2003
Page(s) :
153-157
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
43
Domaine :
Autres substances / Other substances
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
BENZODIAZEPINES
;
PRESCRIPTION MEDICALE
;
MESUSAGE
;
INJECTION
;
PREVALENCE
Thésaurus géographique
AUSTRALIE
Note générale :
Drug and Alcohol Review, 2003, 22, (2), 153-157
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
Temazepam capsules have become a popular choice for benzodiazepine injection by injecting drug users, and serious vascular and tissue damage leading to ulcers and gangrene can result. We compared the self-reported benzodiazepine injecting behaviour of 91 heroin users with their Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) records for the preceding 5 years. We found that individuals prescribed PBS temazepam capsules were more likely to report injecting benzodiazepines than individuals who had either not been prescribed PBS temazepam capsules or had been prescribed PBS temazepam tablets. These results provide empirical support for the argument to limit the prescription and supply of temazepam capsules in Australia. (Review's abstract.)
Affiliation :
Melbourne Div. Gen. Practice, 293 Royal Parade, Parkville Vic. 3052
Australie. Australia.
Australie. Australia.