Printer Friendly Version www.nadapp.gov.tt
		Previous Research In 2002, NADAPP conducted a number of research studies in Trinidad and Tobago to assess drug use patterns. One of the studies conducted focused primarily on addicted persons in treatment and rehabilitation centres throughout the country. The study also sought to ascertain the number of addicted persons in these institutions/centres. Statistics Fig 1 Number of centres treating particular types of addiction by percentage Fig 2 Total population in treatment and rehabilitation as at 31 March 2003 Fig 3 Percentage of males by age group in treatment and rehabilitation Fig 4 Percentage of females by age group in treatment and rehabilitation Fig 5 Distribution of males and females at the treatment centres The research study focused on a number of areas. However, two of these areas relate specifically to: the type of licit and illicit substances treated at the facilities/centres. the age and sex of the addicts being treated. The results on these particular areas revealed the following: Table I Age Range Male Female Total Under 12 0 0 0 12-15 13 3 16 16-19 43 1 44 20-29 119 2 121 30-44 284 28 312 45-59 126 5 131 60-over 18 0 18 Total 603 39 642 Findings The most frequently treated addictions at the centres were cocaine, alcohol and poly-drug. Their percentages recorded were 20% and 21% respectively. Figure 1 shows the respective percentages. Males and females who were twelve years and under were not represented in the population as being treated at the centres for substance abuse. The actual number recorded was zero. Figure 2 gives details of the total population represented by age at the treatment centres. The percentages of males represented in the various age groups were approximate to that of the total population. See Figure 3. The percentages of female drug addicts attending treatment were higher than that of the males in the following age groups, 12-15 years, 20-29 years and 30-40 years. See Table 1 and Figure 4 The overall number and percentages of female addicts at the treatment centres were significantly lower than that of the males. Female addicts represented 8% of the total population, whilst the males represented 92%. See Figure 5 There was a notable absence of females in the age group 60 years and over, at the treatment centres. Table 1 and Figure 4 illustrate.
		Summary Upcoming Previous Treatment Awareness Services Research•Statistics Projects•Workshops Linkages About Us News Forum Index Contact Home Copyright © • National Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Programme Trinidad and Tobago • Caribbean