Author(s) |
Redona, Peter
Jackson, Debra
Woods, Cindy
Usher, Kim
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Publication Date |
2019-08
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Abstract |
After cannabis, amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) are the second most consumed drug worldwide with the number of users increasing between 2014 and 2015 (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2018). ATS are a group of central nervous system stimulants including amphetamine, methylamphetamine, 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (also known as ecstasy), and cocaine. Methylamphetamine is available in four forms: tablet, crystalline (often called 'ice'), base (known as 'paste'), and powder (referred to commonly as 'speed'). It can be swallowed, snorted, smoked, or injected. MDMA is usually available as a tablet and cocaine as a powder (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2018).
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Citation |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 28(4), p. 795-797
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ISSN |
1447-0349
1445-8330
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Pubmed ID |
31293056
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Language |
en
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Publisher |
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
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Title |
Increasing use of stimulants in Australia: Cause for health services concern
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Type of document |
Journal Article
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Entity Type |
Publication
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