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A 3-Source Capture Recapture Study of the Prevalence of Opiate Use in Ireland: Key Findings

A 3-Source Capture Recapture Study of the Prevalence of Opiate Use in Ireland

Title:
Opaite Use in Ireland 200-2001. A 3-Source Capture Recapture Study of the Prevalence of Opiate Use in Ireland

Author:
 Dr Alan Kelly, University of Dublin, Trinity College

Published:
 First published in May 2003 as summary findings. Full report published in March 2004.

Pages:
11

File Size:
132KB

Format:
Word Document (DOC)

 

Executive Summary

This publication provides for the first time, statistically valid estimates on the extent of opiate use in Ireland using three data sources: HIPE (Hospital In-Patient Enquiry), the CMTL (Central Methadone Treatment List) and the Garda database of known drug users.

 

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