Sucht
Volume 51, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 349-351

Expert opinion on the situation of drug-dependent Russian emigrants in Hamburg [Die situation von russisch-sprachigen drogenabhängigen in Hamburg aus expertensicht] (Review)

Haasen C.* , Rangue A. , Blätter A. , Reimer J.
  • a Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Suchtforschung, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Klinik für Psychiatrie and Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
  • b Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Suchtforschung, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
  • c Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Suchtforschung, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
  • d Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Suchtforschung, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Abstract

Aims: Russian emigrants are underrepresented in addiction services in Germany, yet the proportion of them who die of drug-related causes has risen dramatically without an explanation. Methods: Ten experts from addiction services were interviewed in order to gather information on the situation of Russian drug-dependent emigrants and obtain recommendations for improving addiction services for them. Results: The drug-use patterns that were described confirmed impressions that excessive drug use is excessive. The early onset of intravenous use is alarming. Furthermore, shared use of needles and other paraphernalia increases the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Conclusion: From the point of view of experts, several measures should be undertaken to improve the information base of the users, increase cultural sensitivity in addiction services and focus on prevention through improved integration of emigrants.

Author Keywords

Russian emigrants Expert opinion Migrants Drug dependence

Index Keywords

Germany immigrant patient information Russian immigrant drug abuse pattern immigration human health service drug dependence cultural sensitivity interview risk factor primary prevention Review high risk behavior integration adult needle infection risk public opinion normal human infection addiction cause of death intravenous drug abuse
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-30344453110&doi=10.1463%2f2005.06.05&partnerID=40&md5=1d1a251eefd4d4c70626c66f22dfcb49
DOI: 10.1463/2005.06.05
ISSN: 09395911
Cited by: 2
Original Language: German