Trends in benzodiazepine abuse: 2007–2011

Reynolds, Madison; Fulde, Gordian; Hendry, Trish

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“…This finding of the higher odds for benzodiazepines and antidepressants use amongst suicidal drowning victims is consistent with the report of the potential over-prescribing of benzodiazepine substances and antidepressants across Australia over the period of 1992 to 2011. [76][77][78][79][80][81] The under-exploration of psychiatric disorders among suicidal drowning victims in Australia. None of the studies investigated in this current review explored the history of mental health disorders and previous suicide attempts amongst intentional drowning victims in Australia.…”

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Fatal intentional drowning in Australia: A systematic literature review of rates and risk factors

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IntroductionUnintentional drowning deaths are only part of the drowning profile, with little attention being paid to intentional drowning in Australia. Strategies for the prevention of intentional drowning deaths are likely to be different from unintentional. Quality documentation, analysis and dissemination of intentional deaths data is crucial for developing appropriate strategies for prevention. ObjectiveTo conduct a systematic literature review to investigate the mortality rates and risk factors of intentional drowning deaths in Australia. MethodsA systematic search guided by PRISMA was performed using Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO (ProQuest), Scopus, Google Scholar, and BioMed Central databases to locate relevant original research articles published between 2007 and 2018. ResultsTen papers reporting the mortality rates and risk factors of intentional drowning deaths in Australia published between 2007 and 2018, with study periods of the included articles spanning from 1907 to 2012, were reviewed. Most studies investigated suicidal drowning deaths in Australia, none reported homicidal drowning deaths. The downward trend of fatal suicide drowning was identified in Australia. The annual rate of intentional drowning between 1994 and 2012 can be inferred from eight studies, ranging from 0.06 to 0.21 for nation-wide mortality rates. The highest annual state-wide mortality rate was identified in the state of Queensland, ranging from 0.02 to 0.11 per 100,000 individuals. Of four studies examining the risk factors of fatal intentional drowning in Australia, being of older age groups, being female, and the presence of substance use were identified as important

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Fatal intentional drowning in Australia: A systematic literature review of rates and risk factors

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Non‐Medical Use of Prescription Drugs among Clients Admitted to an Acute Psychiatric Unit

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Alderman

Bell³

et al. 2013

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Background Non‐medical use of prescription drugs (NMPD) is when prescription drugs are used in a manner other than for the reason or duration prescribed. Aim To explore NMPD among clients admitted to an acute psychiatric unit. Method A prospective observational study was conducted of all clients aged ≥ 18 years admitted to an acute psychiatric unit from 2 July to 2 September 2012. NMPD definition was based on the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime criteria. Clinical and demographic data were extracted from medical records. Descriptive statistics were used to compare the characteristics of clients with and without NMPD. Results Of the 76 eligible clients, 19 (25%) had evidence of NMPD. NMPD was associated with age < 65 years (p = 0.03), consumption of > 4 standard alcoholic drinks per day (p = 0.02), smoker (p = 0.02) and admission for a psychological reason with suicidal ideation (p = 0.03). There was no significant association between NMPD and gender or illicit drug use. Clients with NMPD had higher symptom severity scores at discharge (p = 0.01) and shorter durations of hospital stay than clients without NMPD (p < 0.001). Conclusion NMPD was prevalent among clients admitted to an acute psychiatric unit. Clients with NMPD had a shorter hospital stay than those without NMPD. Clinicians and policy makers need to implement strategies to minimise NMPD.

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Ciraulo

Oldham

2014

The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Human Nervous System

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Trends in benzodiazepine abuse: 2007–2011

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Fatal intentional drowning in Australia: A systematic literature review of rates and risk factors

Fatal intentional drowning in Australia: A systematic literature review of rates and risk factors

Non‐Medical Use of Prescription Drugs among Clients Admitted to an Acute Psychiatric Unit

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