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Family Practice Vol. 21, No. 4, 370-371
Family Practice Vol. 21, No. 4 © Oxford University Press 2004, all rights reserved.

Stimulant use: an investigation into population characteristics and service provision

Julie Foers, Nigel Mathers, Robert Glendenning and Jenny Keen

The University of Sheffield, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, ScHARR, Community Sciences Centre, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK

E-mail: j.foers@sheffield.ac.uk

Received 19 May 2003; Revised 19 November 2003; Accepted 10 March 2004.

Foers J, Mathers N, Glendenning R and Keen J. Stimulant use: an investigation into population characteristics and service provision. Family Practice 2004; 21: 370–371.

Keywords. Population characteristics, service provision, stimulants, support.

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   Introduction
 
The use of cocaine has become an increasing problem in the UK, and there are substantial gaps in our knowledge about the use of stimulant drugs.1 In addition, more established drug-using areas have reported a rise in the availability and use of crack cocaine,2 yet most users do not access available services or advice.3

The aims of this study were to develop a profile of the stimulant user population, to determine the views of users and providers on current support, and determine what kind of services might better meet the health needs of the stimulant user.


   Methods
 
A survey of . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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