The aim of the indicator is to detect the social-demographic characteristics (type of drug, gender, age, first use, education, employment, ethnic status) and the patterns of use (frequency of use, route of administration, duration, risk behaviours, poly drug use) regarding those treated or not treated users who have the most serious social and health problems.
The indicators function is to estimate the number of the hidden drug users who are not involved in treatment and to measure the extent of the problem. According to the EMCDDA definition problem drug users are long-term and/or regular and/or injecting opiate or amphetamine or cocaine or poly drug users.
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