Titre : | A community stakeholder view of crystal meth in Edmonton: trends, strategies, challenges and needs |
Titre traduit : | (Le point de vue des intervenants des services communautaires sur la consommation de méthamphétamine dans la région d'Edmonton : tendances, stratégies, défis et besoins.) |
Auteurs : | A. GOLDBLATT |
Type de document : | Rapport |
Editeur : | City of Edmonton : Social development working group of the safer cities advisory committee, 2004 |
Format : | 75 p. / fig. ; tabl. |
Langues: | Anglais |
Discipline : | EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology) |
Mots-clés : |
Thésaurus mots-clés METHAMPHETAMINE ; CONSOMMATION ; PREVALENCE ; EVOLUTION ; ENQUETE ; INTERVENANT ; POLITIQUE ; LUTTEThésaurus géographique CANADA |
Résumé : | Crystal meth has moved into the public consciousness with heightened media attention over several months, signalling a 'significant drug problem on the rise'. Through the voices of 81 stakeholders - 71 in Edmonton and ten across Alberta - this study looks beneath the surface to examine the extent of the meth use, its impact, what is being done to address the issue and what action is needed. A diversity of perspectives emerged. Meth use is most prevalent among those 15 to 25 years of age, cutting across socioeconomic and geographic lines. The majority of stakeholders are addressing crystal meth in the larger context of drug prevention and treatment, along with some specific strategies because of the nature of this drug. For youth, alcohol, cannabis and tobacco remain the leading substance addictions, in descending order. To address crystal meth more effectively, the most frequently mentioned need was for public education, followed by improved access to treatment, legislative change to limit access to the precursors, staff education and better educational materials. The Safer Cities Advisory Committee can use this report as a resource to raise awareness, share information and offer suggestions for community action, as recommended by the stakeholders. (Editor's abstract) |
Domaine : | Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs |
Affiliation : | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Numéro Toxibase : | 207748 |
Centre Emetteur : | 02 Coordonnateur |
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