NCJ Number
128695
Journal
Journal of Drug Education Volume: 20 Issue: 4 Dated: (1990) Pages: 337-352
Date Published
1990
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This article presents an analysis of the drug information requirements of the Australian population based on a national survey conducted by the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse in 1988.
Abstract
The survey consisted of 2,255 interviews regarding basic demographic data; information about past, present, and potential drug use; drug information needs; preferred sources for drug information; drug services; and attitudes about government drug policy. The results show that about half of the participants in the survey had adequate factual information about drugs and drug and alcohol services in the community. High levels of knowledge correlated to a willingness to use various medical and social services as drug information sources. The data indicated that contact significantly was correlated with a desire for information and a willingness to consult various services. In addition, users of all types of drugs reported high levels of knowledge. Users of illicit drugs, in particular, expressed an interest in information about various types of drugs and in an increased willingness to use local welfare and social support agencies. 5 tables and 20 references