Effects of nightlife activity on health

Bellis, Mark A; Hughes, Karen; McVeigh, Jim; Thomson, Rod; Luke, Chris

doi:10.7748/ns.19.30.63.s57

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“…There are a number of public health issues related to illicit drug use such as unprotected sex, drugged driving, and both short- and long-term psychological and physical effects [2,5-8]. Studies from Sweden show that prices of illicit drugs have decreased some 40% to 60% and that the availability has increased [9].…”

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The "Clubs against Drugs" program in Stockholm, Sweden: two cross-sectional surveys examining drug use among staff at licensed premises

Abdon

Wallin

Andréasson

2011

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy

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BackgroundThe objective of this study is to examine self-reported drug use among staff at licensed premises, types of drugs used, attitudes towards drugs, and observed drug use among guests. Results are presented from two measurement points (in 2001 and 2007/08). This study was carried out within the framework of the "Clubs against Drugs" program, which is a community-based multi-component intervention targeting licensed premises in Stockholm, Sweden.MethodsTwo cross-sectional surveys were conducted, the first in 2001 and the second in 2007/08. Staff at licensed premises attending server training were asked to participate in the anonymous survey. A survey was administered in a classroom setting and consisted of four sections: 1) demographics, 2) respondents' own drug use experience, 3) respondents' attitudes towards drug use, and 4) observed drug use among guests at licensed premises.ResultsData were collected from 446 staff in 2001 and 677 staff in 2007/08. The four most commonly used drugs among staff were cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine, and ecstasy. The highest rates of drug use were reported by staff in the two youngest age groups, i.e., those younger than 25 and those between the ages of 25 and 29. In 2007/08 staff reported significantly lower rates of drug use than staff in 2001. Last year drug use for the sample in 2007/08 was 19% compared to 27% for the 2001 sample. While drug-using staff compared to non drug-using staff reported more observations of drug use among guests, they were less inclined to intervene. Overall, staff reported restrictive attitudes towards drugs.ConclusionsThe prevalence of life-time and last year drug use among staff at licensed premises is high compared to the general population in Sweden. Lower rates of self-reported drug use among staff were reported in 2007/08. The results of this study highlight that staff at licensed premises represent an important target population in club drug prevention programs.

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The "Clubs against Drugs" program in Stockholm, Sweden: two cross-sectional surveys examining drug use among staff at licensed premises

Abdon

Wallin

Andréasson

2011

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“…A number of adverse health consequences have been observed from substance use in nightlife, including fights, accidents and a range of other negative effects (Bellis et al, 2005). Binge drinking in particular may lead to negative consequences, such as blackouts, personal injuries and sudden death.…”

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Patterns of Binge Drinking at an International Nightlife Resort

Tutenges¹,

Hesse

2008

Alcohol and Alcoholism

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“…A number of adverse health consequences have been observed from substance use in nightlife, including fights, accidents, and a range of other negative effects [ 2 ]. Heavy drinking in particular may lead to negative consequences, such as blackouts, personal injuries, and sudden death.…”

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Party package travel: alcohol use and related problems in a holiday resort: a mixed methods study

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Effects of nightlife activity on health

Abstract: This article aims to increase understanding of nightlife health and the potential for nurses to reduce some of the negative health consequences associated with nightlife activity.

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The "Clubs against Drugs" program in Stockholm, Sweden: two cross-sectional surveys examining drug use among staff at licensed premises

The "Clubs against Drugs" program in Stockholm, Sweden: two cross-sectional surveys examining drug use among staff at licensed premises

Patterns of Binge Drinking at an International Nightlife Resort

Party package travel: alcohol use and related problems in a holiday resort: a mixed methods study

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