K Christie

A Survey of Patients with Substance Use Disorders at Government Treatment Facilities in The Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.250

Pages:

610–4

Synopsis:

The trans-shipment of illicit substances through the islands of The Bahamas, during the late 1960s, early 1970s and decade of the 1980s has had a negative impact. This dissertation determines the characteristics of patients presenting to government treatment facilities over a six-month period who meet the criteria for substance use disorders.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the sociodemographic information and characteristics of patients aged 18–60 years diagnosed with substance use disorders presenting to the three government treatment facilities. To determine the prevalence rates of alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and poly-substance use disorders in patients presenting to government treatment facilities.

Received:

10 Sep, 2012

Accepted:

24 Sep, 2012

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