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The consequences of illicit drug use. Estimation, methods and challenges

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  • Paula Stefania Frusinoiu

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

  • Cristian Silviu Banacu

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

Abstract

Recognised as a contributor to the global burden of disease, drug use has been a source of continuous concern among practitioners and policy makers and a field for methodological debate among researchers. The consequences of substance use have always challenged the healthcare, social care, law enforcement and the legal system. This paper explores several methods used in estimating the costs and impact attributable to the use of illicit drugs with the aim of getting a broad understanding of the current research and the use thereof by practitioners and policy. The desk review behind this paper includes government reports, analyses and publications of relevant bodies, research done by various authors and organisations, academic investigations  and findings from literature review. The case study includes an estimation of the burden of overdose deaths measured in years of life lost (YLL) and explores possible shortcomings that represent a challenge for research.

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  • Paula Stefania Frusinoiu & Cristian Silviu Banacu, 2022. "The consequences of illicit drug use. Estimation, methods and challenges," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 34(1), pages 472-482, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:34:y:2022:i:1:p:472-482
    DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v34i1.6840
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    Keywords

    social cost; economic cost; drug use; burden; drug related deaths; drug induced deaths;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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