The continued growth in overdose deaths is linked to highly potent drugs, many of which are available through prescription, such as pharmaceutical opioids and benzodiazepines. Illegal drugs such as heroin and crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) also contribute to a significant number of fatalities (Penington Institute)
Bibliography: Prevalence
Opioid, amphetamine, and cocaine-induced deaths in Australia: August 2018
Each year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) makes available to Drug Trends in-depth data on drug-induced deaths in Australia. This year, we have produced a suite of products to summarise trends in opioid-, amphetamine-, and cocaine-induced deaths in Australia from 1997 to 2016 (NDARC)
Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in BC January 1, 2008 – July 31, 2018
This report summarizes all unintentional illicit drug overdose deaths in British Columbia (accidental and undetermined) that occurred between January 1, 2008, and July 31, 2018, inclusive. It includes confirmed and suspected illicit overdose deaths (Coroners Service British Columbia)
The Number of Women with Opioid Use Disorder at Labor and Delivery Quadrupled from 1999-2014
The number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) at labor and delivery more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2014, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Alcohol and drug misuse prevention and treatment guidance
Information and other resources to support commissioners, service providers and others providing alcohol and drug interventions (Public Health England)
National Cannabis Survey, second quarter 2018
To monitor cannabis consumption before and after the legislative change, Statistics Canada is conducting the National Cannabis Survey (NCS) every three months (quarterly) throughout 2018
Hepatitis C in England and the UK
Latest PHE hepatitis C virus (HCV) reports, slide sets and infographics for England and the UK (Public Health England)
Has teenage substance use changed in the US? Results from a national survey
STASH reviews a study by Beth Han and colleagues that examines national trends in youth substance use between 2002 and 2014
Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2017 registrations
Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales from 1993 onwards, by cause of death, sex, age and substances involved in the death (Office of National Statistics)
Drug-related deaths ‘deep dive’ into coroners’ records
Investigating deaths related to drug misuse in 2014 and 2015 using coroners’ records (Office for National Statistics)
The public health burden of alcohol: evidence review
This review looks at the impact of alcohol on the public health and the effectiveness of alcohol control policies (Public Health England)
People who inject drugs: HIV and viral hepatitis monitoring
Data tables and commentary for the unlinked anonymous monitoring surveys of infections and risk among people who inject drugs (Public Health England)
Drug Misuse: Findings from the 2017/18 Crime Survey for England and Wales
This release examines the extent and trends in drug use among a nationally representative sample of 16 to 59 year olds resident in households in England and Wales, and is based on results from the 2017/18 Crime Survey for England and Wales (Home Office)
Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2017
Statistics of drug-related deaths in 2017 and earlier years, broken down by cause of death, selected drugs reported, age and sex (National Records of Scotland)
Why are drug-related deaths among women increasing in Scotland? (PDF)
Drug-related deaths have increased significantly in Scotland in recent years. Although men still account for the majority of cases, over the last 10 years the percentage increase in deaths among women has been much greater than among men (Scottish Government)
World Drug Report 2018
Opioid crisis, prescription drug abuse expands; cocaine and opium hit record highs Index (UNODC)
Dying on the Streets: The case for moving quickly to end rough sleeping
This report explains why it can be hard to escape the streets and what should be done to prevent further deaths of people sleeping rough. It is based on a national survey of outreach teams who work with people living on the streets night and day (St Mungo’s)
The National DrugRelated Deaths Database (Scotland) Report (PDF)
Analysis of Deaths occurring in 2015 and 2016 (ISD Scotland)
Afghan Narcotics: 2000-2018
From Control and Elimination Efforts to a Drug Economy and Bombings Labs (CSIS)
HRB publishes latest drug treatment figures for Ireland 2010 – 2016
Numbers treated for cocaine use rises for third year in a row. Opiates are still the main problem drug reported. Benzodiazepines increase both as the main and as an additional problem drug (Health Research Board, Ireland)
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