Assessing service and treatment needs of young people who use illicit and non-medical prescription drugs living in Northern Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT: Background: The use of illicit and prescription drugs for non-medical purposes among youth and young adults living in Northern Ontario communities is a major public health concern. This problem is amplified in that there is insufficient knowledge on the types of services and treatment centers available for and utilized by young people with substance use issues in Northern Ontario. This needs assessment study aims to examine the service and treatment needs of youth and young adults who use drugs in Northern Ontario communities. Methods/Design: A mixed-methods study design will be used to assess the service and treatment needs of youth and young adults (aged 14-25) who have used one or more illicit drug (excluding cannabis) and/or psychoactive prescription drug for non-medical purposes for a

SUBMITTER: Varatharajan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7025771 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature