Amphetamine-type stimulant use and self-harm: protocol for a systematic review of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Amphetamine type stimulant (ATS) use and self-harm are both major public health concerns globally. Use of ATS is associated with a range of health and social problems, and has been increasing internationally in the last decade. Self-harm and ATS use share a number of underlying risk factors and occur at elevated rates in marginalised groups with high rates of exposure to trauma. The relationship between self-harm and ATS use is likely complex, and the causal pathway may run in either direction. A comprehensive review, synthesis and analysis of the evidence are warranted to investigate this relationship and inform policy and practice.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Cumming C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8788311 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature