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Recreational drugs. Societal and professional issues.

P A Solari-Twadell1

  • 1Lutheran General Health Care System, Park Ridge, Illinois.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Recreational drug use poses significant societal and healthcare challenges, impacting public safety and requiring a nursing profession response. Addressing drug abuse through education and research is crucial for future generations.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nursing
  • Substance Abuse

Background:

  • Recreational drug use presents multifaceted challenges to society and the nursing profession.
  • Understanding the implications of drug abuse on chronic health problems and healthcare costs is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the broad impact of recreational drug use, including various substances.
  • To emphasize the need for nursing education and research to address drug abuse effectively.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the societal and professional implications of recreational drug use.
  • Analysis of health care costs, public safety, and prevention strategies related to drug abuse.

Main Results:

  • Recreational drug use affects clients and professional nurses, necessitating a focused response.
  • Current societal approaches to drug abuse are insufficient to drive substantial change.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing education and research must prioritize substance abuse to foster long-term change.
  • A multifocal approach is required to address the ongoing issues of recreational drug use and abuse.

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