Sharma Gaurav, Chakole Swarupa, Prasad Roshan, Wanjari Mayur B, Sharma Ranjana
Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus. 2023 May 17;15(5):e39132. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39132. eCollection 2023 May.
Adolescent drug overdose deaths are a growing public health crisis, with significant consequences for individuals, families, and communities. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of prevention strategies to combat the devastating effects of adolescent drug overdose. Drawing on a comprehensive literature search of electronic databases, the article evaluates the effectiveness of prevention strategies and identifies risk factors associated with overdose deaths. The review outlines three key prevention strategies, including education and awareness programs, access to treatment and support services, and policy changes and regulations. The article also discusses the limitations and challenges of prevention efforts, including limited access to treatment and support services, the need for more research on effective prevention strategies, and the ongoing challenges posed by the opioid epidemic and the emergence of new synthetic drugs. Overall, this review highlights the urgent need for continued research, innovative prevention strategies, and effective policies to prevent adolescent drug use and overdose deaths and promote healthier communities for all.
青少年药物过量致死是一个日益严重的公共卫生危机，对个人、家庭和社区都造成了重大影响。这篇综述文章全面概述了预防策略，以应对青少年药物过量带来的毁灭性影响。通过对电子数据库进行全面的文献检索，文章评估了预防策略的有效性，并确定了与过量致死相关的风险因素。该综述概述了三项关键预防策略，包括教育和提高认识计划、获得治疗和支持服务的机会，以及政策变革和法规。文章还讨论了预防工作的局限性和挑战，包括获得治疗和支持服务的机会有限、需要对有效的预防策略进行更多研究，以及阿片类药物流行和新型合成药物出现带来的持续挑战。总体而言，本综述强调迫切需要持续开展研究、创新预防策略和制定有效政策，以预防青少年药物使用和过量致死，并为所有人促进更健康的社区。
