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    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Substance Abuse Research

    Background:

    • The past decade has seen a significant increase in drug abuse, necessitating improved data collection methods.
    • Existing data sources include surveys, emergency room reports, treatment admissions, hepatitis surveillance, and law enforcement intelligence.
    • Understanding drug use patterns is vital for effective public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize available data on trends for key illicit substances: heroin, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and barbiturates.
    • To highlight the utility and limitations of various data sources in tracking drug abuse patterns.
    • To emphasize the need for ongoing, quantitative data collection systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of existing data from multiple sources, including surveys, treatment admissions, and law enforcement records.
    • Analysis of reported trends for specific drugs, noting discrepancies and data gaps.
    • Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of each data indicator for capturing the full scope of drug use.

    Main Results:

    • Heroin use, after an epidemic in the 1960s and subsequent decline, shows recent increases in some areas.
    • Marijuana use has demonstrated a consistent upward trend.
    • Abuse of amphetamines and barbiturates appears to be increasing, while cocaine use trends remain unclear.
    • Each data source, except possibly surveys, captures only a subset of the drug-using population.

    Conclusions:

    • Emerging data collection systems are improving the understanding of drug use patterns and trends.
    • Despite advancements, comprehensive data on all segments of the drug-using population remains a challenge.
    • Continued development of robust, multi-faceted data systems is essential for monitoring and addressing drug abuse effectively.