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[Amphetamine abuse in Denmark].

K Worm¹, A Steentoft

¹København Universitet, Retskemisk Institut.

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|September 28, 1992

Summary

Amphetamine use was detected in 259 individuals over five years, primarily affecting men. Most amphetamine-positive cases involved traffic violations, with other drug co-use also frequently observed.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Toxicology
Drug Abuse Epidemiology
Law Enforcement Science

Context:

A five-year survey (1985-1989) analyzed 741 individuals for amphetamine presence, focusing on cases requested by law enforcement.
The study excluded cases solely requesting morphine (heroin) analysis due to analytical limitations.
The population surveyed comprised 5 million individuals.

Purpose:

To determine the prevalence and characteristics of amphetamine use in a specific population over a defined period.
To investigate the types of offenses associated with amphetamine-positive individuals.
To identify co-occurring drug use among amphetamine-positive cases.

Summary:

Amphetamine was detected in 259 out of 741 individuals (approximately 35%), with a notable increase from 18 cases in 1985 to around 60 cases annually thereafter.
The majority of amphetamine-positive cases involved men (93%), with a median age of 26 years (range 15-58).
Traffic law violations constituted the largest proportion (56%) of offenses among amphetamine-positive individuals, followed by violence (17%) and robbery (9%).

Impact:

This research highlights the significant association between amphetamine use and criminal activity, particularly traffic violations.
The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive drug screening in law enforcement investigations.
Co-detection of other substances like benzodiazepines, morphine, and cannabis indicates polydrug use patterns among individuals apprehended for amphetamine-related offenses.

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