Browsing by Subject "drug use"

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    Drivers of Substance Misuse and Addiction in Indiana
    (Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2023-02) Greene, Marion; Kooreman, Harold; Kampman, Haleigh
    Substance use continues to be a significant concern in Indiana. Misuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs can lead to numerous negative consequences, often affecting a person’s physical and mental health, relationships with family and friends, and their ability to hold a job. As drug use progresses into dependence and addiction, there is an increased risk that individuals become involved with the justice system. Arrests and incarcerations can occur for using illicit drugs, driving under the influence of a substance, or for engaging in drug-related criminal activities such as dealing. Furthermore, persons addicted to drugs, especially opioids and sedative-hypnotics, are at risk for accidental or intentional overdose, which can be fatal. These consequences not only affect the individual, but also have a considerable impact on their families and the community.
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    Drug Use in Indiana: A Regional Perspective
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2019-05) Gutta, Jyotsna; Greene, Marion
    Indiana consists of 92 counties, which can be divided into 8 service regions. The prevalence of substance misuse can differ between the individual regions. Compared to the state’s average, rates of underage drinking, smoking, and illicit drug use were particularly high in Indiana’s Western region. The most frequently used substances among Indiana students in grades 8, 10, and 12 were alcohol, electronic vape products, marijuana, traditional (combustible) cigarettes, and prescription drugs. Understanding each region’s unique needs is a vital component to designing programs dedicated to improving overall Hoosier health.
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    Meth Use in Indiana
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010-07) Greene, Marion; Williams, Matthew; Wright, Eric
    Methamphetamine, a derivative of amphetamine, is a synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It is commonly known as meth, speed, and chalk; in its smoked form, it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank, and glass. Due to its high potential for abuse, meth is classified as a Schedule II drug and is legally available only by prescription. Abuse of the drug is a serious problem in the United States, often resulting in devastating medical, psychological, social, and legal consequences. According to estimates from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 12.6 million Americans (or 5.0 percent) ages 12 and older have tried meth at least once in their life.
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    The Consumption and Consequences of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs in Indiana: A State Epidemiological Profile 2020
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2020) Greene, Marion; Gutta, Jyotsna; Kooreman, Harold; Bandali, Elhaam
    During state fiscal year 2020, there was a total of 7,502 child removals from their parents by the Department of Child Services in Indiana. Parental drug and/or alcohol use contributed to almost two thirds (63.6%) of these removals.