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Heroin use and general population surveys with Jon Caulkins
Heroin use and general population surveys with Jon Caulkins
Heroin use and general population surveys with Jon Caulkins
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Professor Jon Caulkins explains the challenges of measuring heroin use and suggests better data collection methods in this 'Addiction Audio' episode.
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Get the buttons here!Measuring Heroin Use: The Challenges and Solutions with Jon Caulkins
The strength of our household survey has lulled people into thinking we don't need to do that. You actually have a biological sample to indicate whether or not opioids are in the person. But there are a lot of other gold standards you could use.
Ever wondered why it's so tough to get accurate data on heroin use? In this episode of 'Addiction Audio', Dr. Rob Calder chats with Professor Jon Caulkins about the intricate issues involved in measuring heroin use through general population surveys. Despite having robust survey systems, many users, especially those who are homeless or in transient living situations, often slip through the cracks.
Professor Caulkins dives into why traditional surveys fall short and suggests alternative methods like biological samples and capture-recapture techniques to paint a clearer picture. He also emphasizes the need for new data collection initiatives and urges journals to resist over-interpreting limited data. This conversation sheds light on the complexities of tracking heroin use and underscores the importance of comprehensive approaches to truly understand and address the problem.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that bridges the gap between research and real-world application.