This data details the estimated prevalence of recent and lifetime non-medical use of tranquillisers by Victorian women and secondary school students. Data includes the number of drug-related hospitalisations for Benzodiazepines. The percentage of women making prescription drug related calls to DirectLine help line is reported, separating the calls women make concerning others and the calls made by women for their own alcohol use
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| Category |
HealthBehaviours |
| Indicator |
Prescription Drug Misuse |
| Published By |
Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria |
| Published Date |
2007 |
| Catalogue Number |
N/A |
| Frequency |
Annual |
| Contact |
Department of Human Services (Drug Related Services) 03 9096 5139 |
| Cost |
Free |
| National Data |
No |
| State Wide Data |
Yes |
| Regional Data |
No |
| LGA Data |
No |
| Gender Lens |
Yes |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lens |
No |
| Disability Lens |
No |
| Sexual Diversity Lens |
No |
| Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Lens |
No |
| Age Classification |
By 10 year age groups (14-17, 18-24, 25-35, up to 55-64, 65+) |