Hando J, Topp L, Hall W
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 1997 Jun 6;46(1-2):105-13. doi: 10.1016/s0376-8716(97)00051-3.
Amphetamines remain a popular illicit drug among young adults in Australia and a number of other countries, particularly by injection. A significant increase in the number of people presenting to drug treatment services with a primary amphetamine problem in Australia and the US has occurred in recent years. A survey of 200 regular amphetamine users was conducted in Sydney to determine the treatment issues and preferences of this population. Substantial harm associated with the use of this drug was found, most notably psychological problems, physical health problems, dependence and financial problems. A perceived need for amphetamine-specific treatment was evident. Popular treatment options requested by users included pharmacotherapies, natural therapies and counselling. While regular amphetamine users can attend existing treatment services, the efficacy of these treatments for amphetamine problems has not been evaluated. There is also a need to develop and evaluate amphetamine-specific interventions in order to attract this population into treatment.
安非他命在澳大利亚和其他一些国家的年轻人中仍然是一种流行的非法药物，尤其是通过注射使用。近年来，澳大利亚和美国因主要安非他命问题而寻求药物治疗服务的人数显著增加。在悉尼对200名经常使用安非他命的人进行了一项调查，以确定该人群的治疗问题和偏好。发现使用这种药物会造成大量危害，最明显的是心理问题、身体健康问题、成瘾和经济问题。显然人们认为需要针对安非他命的特定治疗。使用者要求的常见治疗选择包括药物疗法、自然疗法和咨询。虽然经常使用安非他命的人可以参加现有的治疗服务，但这些治疗对安非他命问题的疗效尚未得到评估。还需要开发和评估针对安非他命的干预措施，以便吸引这一人群接受治疗。
