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Concurrent use of alcohol and cocaine: differences in patterns of use and problems among users of crack cocaine and cocaine powder
(usage simultané d'alcool et de cocaïne : différences dans les types d'usage et de problèmes parmi les usagers de crack et de cocaïne)
Auteur(s) :
GOSSOP, M. ;
MANNING, V. ;
RIDGE, G.
Année
2006
Page(s) :
121-125
Langue(s) :
Français
Refs biblio. :
39
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Discipline :
PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods)
Thésaurus géographique
ROYAUME-UNI
Thésaurus mots-clés
TYPE D'USAGE
;
COCAINE
;
ALCOOL
;
POLYCONSOMMATION
;
CRACK
;
COMPARAISON
;
ABUS
Note générale :
Alcohol and Alcoholism, 2006, 41, (2), 121-125
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
AIM: To investigate differences in alcohol and drug consumption behaviours and related problems among users of cocaine powder versus crack cocaine. METHODS: The sample of concurrent users of alcohol and cocaine (n = 102) was recruited from clinical and community (non-clinical) settings in London. Those recruited in the community were contacted by means of snowball sampling methods. Data were collected by means of face-to-face structured interviews. RESULTS: Heavy drinking was common. There were differences in alcohol consumption between users of cocaine powder and crack cocaine. Cocaine powder users reported more frequent heavy drinking than crack users. Heavy drinking often involved drinking excessive amounts over prolonged periods. Crack cocaine users reported more serious problems associated with cocaine, other illicit drugs, psychological and physical health problems, and acquisitive crime. CONCLUSIONS: Frequent heavy drinking represents a serious risk to the health of many cocaine users. The differences in alcohol consumption patterns confirm the importance of distinguishing between use of cocaine powder and crack cocaine. Few of the sample had received treatment for cocaine or alcohol problems. Healthcare professionals working in primary care or accident and emergency settings may need to be trained to detect, assess, and respond to concurrent alcohol and cocaine problems.
Affiliation :
National Addiction Centre, Maudsley Hospital/Institute of Psychiatry, London. Email : m.gossop@iop.kcl.ac.uk
Royaume-Uni. United Kingdom.
Royaume-Uni. United Kingdom.
Cote :
A02643