They walked in and walked straight out of adult treatment”
Creating tailored drug outreach and service provision for young adults in England
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14909654 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen Duke (0000-0002-2567-4218, Middlesex University, corresponding author), Zoë Welch (0000-0002-4358-4048, Living Streets) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 150 |
| Pages | 105180 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-01 |
| 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.2026.105180 |
| PMID | 41713117 |
| OpenAlex | W7130369722 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 27 |
Emerging adults aged 18-25 are a diverse group with distinct substance use profiles. Outreach activities are effective for education, harm reduction messaging, and signposting for further support. However, there is a need for the development of bespoke young adult service provision with skilled, specialist staff who can help young adults navigate these transitions without harm
Bespoke · Harm · Harm reduction · Outreach · Service (business · Service provider · Young adult · Child Welfare and Adoption · Impact of Education Environments · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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| Highly cited | No |
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