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Identifying drug-dependent persons in a survey: a note on methodological issues.

D Mohan, K R Sundaram, H K Sharma

    Bulletin on Narcotics
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    A survey found that 20.5% of men in a rural area craved drugs. Self-reported craving and daily drug use correlate, suggesting their use for estimating drug dependence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Substance Abuse Research

    Background:

    • Substance abuse remains a significant public health concern, particularly in rural communities.
    • Accurate estimation of drug dependence is crucial for effective intervention and resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of craving for abused substances among males in a rural setting.
    • To explore the relationship between self-expressed craving and frequency of drug use.
    • To assess the utility of craving and drug use frequency as indicators of drug dependence.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among 2,064 males in a rural area.
    • Participants self-reported craving for abused substances and frequency of drug use.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to determine correlations and estimate reliability.

    Main Results:

    • A total of 423 (20.5%) participants expressed craving for one or more abused substances.
    • A significant positive correlation was observed between self-expressed craving and daily drug use.
    • The findings suggest that craving and frequency of use can reliably estimate drug dependence.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-expressed craving is a prevalent issue in this rural male population.
    • Craving and frequency of drug use are strong indicators of drug dependence.
    • These measures offer a viable approach for large-scale drug dependence estimation in public health surveys.

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