Drug-related deaths at Australian music festivals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14907124 |
|---|---|
| Authors | R Santamarina (0009-0008-5489-7518, Monash University), David Caldicott (0000-0002-7040-6861, Australian National University), Jeff Fitzgerald (0000-0002-8881-5698, The University of Melbourne), Jennifer Schumann (0000-0002-8870-6272, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 123 |
| Pages | 104274 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104274 |
| PMID | 38065009 |
| OpenAlex | W4389469669 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 51 |
The findings suggest that drug-related deaths at music festivals in Australia typically involve young people using multiple illicit substances in combination with alcohol. Most are unintentional and could potentially be prevented through the implementation of a range of harm reduction strategies, including mobile medical care, drug checking services, and increased consumer education and awareness
Drug · Psychiatry · Sociology · Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |