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The impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on drug users in Washington, DC
(L'impact de l'attaque terroriste du 11 septembre 2001 sur les usagers de drogues à Washington DC)
Auteur(s) :
PACH A. ;
The impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on drug users in Washington, DC (11-14 June 2002; Philadelphia) ;
J. BROWN
Article en page(s) :
316-320
Refs biblio. :
3
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Langue(s) :
Français
Discipline :
MAR (Marchés / Markets)
Thésaurus mots-clés
ENQUETE
;
ETAT DE STRESS POST-TRAUMATIQUE
;
MARCHE DE LA DROGUE
;
PRISE EN CHARGE
;
HEROINE
;
CRACK
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
In : Epidemiologic trends in drug abuse, vol. 2: proceedings of the Community Epidemiology Work Group., 52nd meeting, Philadelphia, 11-14 June 2002, Bethesda, NIDA, 2003, 316-320
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
An ethnographic, rapid assessment of the impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks explored the effects of the attacks on the emotional responses of current drug users and drug treatment clients in Washington, DC; on changes in heroin use; and on the availability, price, and quality of heroin. The 45 interviewees included drug users, treatment clients and counselors; program administrators; outreach workers; and police officers. Findings show that, following the events of September 11, 2001, drug users continued to purchase and use drugs, but some experienced heightened anxiety and uncertainty about further attacks and fear that the availability of heroin might decrease. In the first few weeks following the attacks, the number of people selling heroin reportedly declined, and this, in part, influenced perceptions of its unavailability. During a few weeks after September 11, 2001, the price of heroin rose slightly, with some variation by drug market setting, and users noted that heroin quality decreased. There were also reports that some heroin users may have increased the amount of drugs used. Outpatient treatment clients mentioned that the attacks made them fearful and anxious for their own and their families' safety, while inpatient clients expressed heightened concern over the continued availability of public support for their recovery; increased tensions led to aggressive behavior and violations of rules. (Author' s abstract)
ENGLISH :
An ethnographic, rapid assessment of the impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks explored the effects of the attacks on the emotional responses of current drug users and drug treatment clients in Washington, DC; on changes in heroin use; and on the availability, price, and quality of heroin. The 45 interviewees included drug users, treatment clients and counselors; program administrators; outreach workers; and police officers. Findings show that, following the events of September 11, 2001, drug users continued to purchase and use drugs, but some experienced heightened anxiety and uncertainty about further attacks and fear that the availability of heroin might decrease. In the first few weeks following the attacks, the number of people selling heroin reportedly declined, and this, in part, influenced perceptions of its unavailability. During a few weeks after September 11, 2001, the price of heroin rose slightly, with some variation by drug market setting, and users noted that heroin quality decreased. There were also reports that some heroin users may have increased the amount of drugs used. Outpatient treatment clients mentioned that the attacks made them fearful and anxious for their own and their families' safety, while inpatient clients expressed heightened concern over the continued availability of public support for their recovery; increased tensions led to aggressive behavior and violations of rules. (Author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
The CDM Group Inc., 5640 Nicholson Lane, Suite 218, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.
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