PSYU3399 drug & Alcohol ethics

Question 1

In 2012 how many drug related deaths were reported and between what age range?

Answer 1

226, 000. 15-64 years

Question 2

How many people are addicted to drugs worldwide and have access to treatment?

Answer 2

39 million. 1 in 6

Question 3

Who are risky drinkers?

Answer 3

26% of people aged 14 + (once a month), males (26%) and men in late 40s/20s (32%), and 14.6 % females 18-24

Question 4

What illicit drugs are most commonly used in Australia?

Answer 4

Cannabis is most popular at 10.2%. misuse of pharmaceuticals has also significantly increased

Question 5

How has crystal meth use changed?

Answer 5

It has doubled and is being used daily or weekly instead of monthly

Question 6

What group are most likely to take illicit drugs?

Answer 6

20-29 yr old males (27%)

Question 7

How many people are victims of a) drug related, b) alcohol related offences?

Answer 7

a) 8.3%, 1.8 mil

b) 1.7 mil

Question 8

How many episodes of drug use treatment were provided in 2011-12? What percentage were male?

Answer 8

153, 668

68%

Question 9

what were the 3 most common drugs of concern?

Answer 9

Alcohol 49%
Cannabis 22%
Meth 11%

Question 10

How many clients reported more than one drug of concern?

Answer 10

81%

Question 11

What is the most common form of treatment for drug use?

Answer 11

Counselling (followed by withdrawal management & assessment)

Question 12

What percentage of treatment agencies are in remote areas?

Answer 12

11%