Coexisting social conditions and health problems among clients seeking treatment for illicit drug use in Finland: The HUUTI study

: Onyeka IN, Beynon CM, Uosukainen H, Korhonen MJ, Ilomaki J, Bell JS, Paasolainen M, Tasa N, Tiihonen J, Kauhanen J

Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD

: 2013

: BMC Public Health

: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH

: ARTN 380

: 13

: 9

: 1471-2458

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-380

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.