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Help-seeking behaviour among illegal substance users.

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    Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
    |June 10, 2021
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    Many illegal substance users do not disclose their use to healthcare professionals, and some avoid emergency services due to fear of police sanctions. This impacts their access to necessary health and addiction treatment.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Substance Abuse Research
    • Healthcare Access

    Background:

    • Health-related help-seeking behaviors are critical for individuals with substance use disorders.
    • Understanding barriers to care is essential for improving health outcomes among illegal substance users.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the health-related help-seeking behaviors of individuals who use illegal substances.
    • To identify factors influencing disclosure of substance use to healthcare personnel and seeking treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected via online survey from users of illegal substances.
    • Survey questions focused on substance use disclosure and perceived need for help.
    • Analysis included respondents who reported illegal substance use.

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    Main Results:

    • 39% of respondents disclosed substance use to healthcare/social care personnel.
    • 14% believed they needed treatment but avoided or postponed seeking it.
    • 41% avoided calling an ambulance in acute situations, primarily due to fear of police sanctions (71%).

    Conclusions:

    • A significant proportion of illegal substance users do not reveal their use to healthcare providers.
    • Fear of legal repercussions is a major barrier to seeking medical help in emergencies.
    • Interventions addressing these fears may improve healthcare engagement for this population.