A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Coexisting social conditions and health problems among clients seeking treatment for illicit drug use in Finland: The HUUTI study
Authors: Onyeka IN, Beynon CM, Uosukainen H, Korhonen MJ, Ilomaki J, Bell JS, Paasolainen M, Tasa N, Tiihonen J, Kauhanen J
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
Publication year: 2013
Journal: BMC Public Health
Journal name in source: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
Journal acronym: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
Article number: ARTN 380
Volume: 13
Number of pages: 9
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-380
Abstract
Conclusion: The existence of illicit drug use with other social and health problems could lead to increased utilisation and cost of healthcare services. Coexisting social and health problems may interfere with clients' treatment response. Our findings support the call for integration of relevant social, medical and mental health support services within drug treatment programmes.
Conclusion: The existence of illicit drug use with other social and health problems could lead to increased utilisation and cost of healthcare services. Coexisting social and health problems may interfere with clients' treatment response. Our findings support the call for integration of relevant social, medical and mental health support services within drug treatment programmes.
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