Scottish Government

SCOTTISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DRUG MISUSE
Psychostimulant Working Group Report

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD Dr Richard Simpson, Deputy Minister for Justice
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
The Working Group and Scope of the Report
Definitions
Legal position
CHAPTER 2 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
CHAPTER 3 The Extent of the Problem
CHAPTER 4 Prevention
CHAPTER 5 Modes and Adverse Effects of Use
CHAPTER 6 Treatment Approaches
CHAPTER 7 Planning Services
ANNEXES:
A Extent of Use: Statistical Data
B Adverse Effects of Use:
Associated with Amphetamine
Associated with Cocaine
C Review of Treatment Literature
D COCA Updates:
Cocaine Acid and Alkaloid Forms
Blood Borne Viruses
Recycling Cocaine from Crack Pipes
Guidelines for Prison Workers
E Study of Service Provision Needs of Psychostimulant Users
F A Model of Service Delivery for Psychostimulant Drug Users
G Draft Guide to Psychostimulants for DATs and Service Providers
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP OF PYSCHOSTIMULANT WORKING GROUP