❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding bed-days for drug-induced psychosis between 2001 and 2007, revealing trends and data limitations.
AnsweredQoN 5449Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(1) What was the total number of bed-days for separations relating to -
(a) cannabis-induced psychosis;
(b) amphetamine-induced psychosis;
(c) methyl amphetamine-induced psychosis;
(d) heroin-induced psychosis;
(e) cocaine-induced psychosis; and
(f) other?
between the following years -
(i) 1 July 2001-30 June 2002;
(ii) 1 July 2002-30 June 2003;
(iii) 1 July 2003-30 June 2004;
(iv) 1 July 2004-30 June 2005;
(v) 1 July 2005-30 June 2006; and
(vi) 1 July 2006-30 June 2007?
(a) cannabis-induced psychosis;
(b) amphetamine-induced psychosis;
(c) methyl amphetamine-induced psychosis;
(d) heroin-induced psychosis;
(e) cocaine-induced psychosis; and
(f) other?
between the following years -
(i) 1 July 2001-30 June 2002;
(ii) 1 July 2002-30 June 2003;
(iii) 1 July 2003-30 June 2004;
(iv) 1 July 2004-30 June 2005;
(v) 1 July 2005-30 June 2006; and
(vi) 1 July 2006-30 June 2007?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 October 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Health
Response time
40 days
(1)
Drug
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07*
(a) Cannabinoids
1039
1417
1569
1934
1527
1206
(b) and (c) Other stimulants (amphetamine, methamphetamine, dexamphetamine, etc.)
2187
1728
2131
2217
1844
1646
(d) Opioids (including heroin)
37
69
41
67
135
15
(e) Cocaine
3
9
1
1
5
1
(f) Other (incl. multiple drug use and use of other psychoactive substances)
3476
3302
1853
2239
1928
2091
Total
6742
6525
5595
6458
5439
4959
* Note that figures rely on coded data and coding of 2006-07 data is 96 per cent complete.
Notes:
1. Cases have been allocated to categories based on the first relevant diagnosis found in the record.
2. There is no specific category for 'cannabis' in WA hospital separations data. It is included in the category entitled 'cannabinoids'.
3. There are no specific categories for amphetamine and methamphetamine. They are included in the category entitled 'other stimulants'.
4. There is no specific category for 'heroin'. It is included in the category entitled 'opioids'.
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Drug
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07*
(a) Cannabinoids
1039
1417
1569
1934
1527
1206
(b) and (c) Other stimulants (amphetamine, methamphetamine, dexamphetamine, etc.)
2187
1728
2131
2217
1844
1646
(d) Opioids (including heroin)
37
69
41
67
135
15
(e) Cocaine
3
9
1
1
5
1
(f) Other (incl. multiple drug use and use of other psychoactive substances)
3476
3302
1853
2239
1928
2091
Total
6742
6525
5595
6458
5439
4959
* Note that figures rely on coded data and coding of 2006-07 data is 96 per cent complete.
Notes:
1. Cases have been allocated to categories based on the first relevant diagnosis found in the record.
2. There is no specific category for 'cannabis' in WA hospital separations data. It is included in the category entitled 'cannabinoids'.
3. There are no specific categories for amphetamine and methamphetamine. They are included in the category entitled 'other stimulants'.
4. There is no specific category for 'heroin'. It is included in the category entitled 'opioids'.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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