Review of illicit drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Details:
Title
Review of illicit drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
Other title
Australian Indigenous Health Reviews no. 18,
Creator
MacRae, Andrea,
Hoareau, Joanne,
Collection
E-Publications,
E-Books,
PublicationNT,
no. 18,
Date
2016-03-01,
Description
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the use of illicit drugs among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. It provides general information on the context of illicit drug use in Australia and the factors of particular relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the historical context, social context, and other social factors.,
Notes
Includes bibliographical references,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Table of contents
Introduction -- Key facts -- Context of illicit drug use in Australia -- Factors contributing to illicit drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people -- Extent of illicit drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people -- Health impact of drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people -- Policies and strategies -- Programs and services -- Concluding comments -- Appendix 1. data sources and quality -- References,