Trends in gamma‐hydroxybutyrate use, harms and treatment in Australia, 2013 to 2024

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Authors

Amy Peacock · University of Tasmania

Agata Chrzanowska · UNSW Sydney

Nicola Man · UNSW Sydney

Shane Darke · UNSW Sydney

Jared A Brown · New South Wales Department of Health

Jodie Grigg · Curtin University

Paul Dietze · Burnet Institute

Abstract

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate use, harms and treatment engagement increased in Australia from 2013 to 2024. These findings highlight a need to implement acceptable, tailored prevention and harm reduction strategies for key populations, and implement stronger monitoring efforts nationally and internationally.

Topics & Keywords

Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Addiction

DOI: 10.1111/add.70308

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