Responding to global stimulant use: challenges and opportunities

M Farrell, NK Martin, E Stockings, A Bórquez… - The Lancet, 2019 - thelancet.com
We did a global review to synthesise data on the prevalence, harms, and interventions for
stimulant use, focusing specifically on the use of cocaine and amphetamines. Modelling …

A systematic review of the correlates of violence against sex workers

KN Deering, A Amin, J Shoveller… - … journal of public …, 2014 - ajph.aphapublications.org
We conducted a systematic review in June 2012 (updated September 2013) to examine the
prevalence and factors shaping sexual or physical violence against sex workers globally …

Extent of illicit drug use and dependence, and their contribution to the global burden of disease

L Degenhardt, W Hall - The Lancet, 2012 - thelancet.com
This paper summarises data for the prevalence, correlates, and probable adverse health
consequences of problem use of amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids. We …

Why young people's substance use matters for global health

WD Hall, G Patton, E Stockings, M Weier… - The Lancet …, 2016 - thelancet.com
During puberty, when young people are completing their education, transitioning into
employment, and forming longer-term intimate relationships, a shift in emotional regulation …

Risk and protective factors for depression that adolescents can modify: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

KE Cairns, MBH Yap, PD Pilkington, AF Jorm - Journal of affective …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Adolescence is a peak time for the onset of depression, but little is known about
what adolescents can do to reduce their own level of risk. To fill this gap, a review was …

Rates and predictors of conversion to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder following substance-induced psychosis

MSK Starzer, M Nordentoft… - American journal of …, 2018 - Am Psychiatric Assoc
Objective: The authors investigated the rates of conversion to schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder after a substance-induced psychosis, as well as risk factors for conversion. Method …

HIV and the criminalisation of drug use among people who inject drugs: a systematic review

K DeBeck, T Cheng, JS Montaner, C Beyrer, R Elliott… - The lancet HIV, 2017 - thelancet.com
Background Mounting evidence suggests that laws and policies prohibiting illegal drug use
could have a central role in shaping health outcomes among people who inject drugs …

Mental health outcomes associated with the use of amphetamines: A systematic review and meta-analysis

R McKetin, J Leung, E Stockings, Y Huo, J Foulds… - …, 2019 - thelancet.com
Background The use of amphetamines is a global public health concern. We summarise
global data on use of amphetamines and mental health outcomes. Methods A systematic …

Rates, characteristics and circumstances of methamphetamine‐related death in Australia: a national 7‐year study

S Darke, S Kaye, J Duflou - Addiction, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To (1) assess trends in the number and mortality rates of methamphetamine‐related
death in Australia, 2009–15;(2) assess the characteristics and the cause, manner and …

Dental caries and periodontal disease among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Yazdanian, B Armoon, A Noroozi, R Mohammadi… - BMC oral health, 2020 - Springer
Background The aim of our study was to perform a systematic review of the literature and
meta-analysis in order to investigate relationship between drug use and oral health …