help survey ii opiates and heroin 167 polk street, suite 320 watertown, new york 13601 315-788-4660
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HELP Survey II Opiates and
Heroin
167 Polk Street, Suite 320
Watertown, New York 13601
315-788-4660
www.allianceforbetterhealth.com
HELP Survey II Opiates and Heroin
The survey tool was developed by Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions, Inc., located in Watertown, New York.
The unscientific survey is confidential and voluntary.
The survey was completed by new or already established clients at Credo, at Samaritan Medical Center Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center, and clients presenting to Pivot case managers located at Jefferson County Department of Social Services.
The majority of completed surveys were received from Credo.
Table 1:Number of Respondents by Age and Gender, n = 177
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 + No Age Given
Non-Opiate users
Male 16 23 10 5 1 7 35
Female 12 27 11 4 0 1 25
Total 28 50 21 9 1 8 60
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
Axis
Tit
le
Table 2: Number of Respondents by Zip Code, n = 177
13601 13605 13619 13624 13673 All Others No Zip Code Provided
Number 127 3 7 3 3 27 7
10
30
50
70
90
110
130
Num
ber
Table 3: Number of Respondents by Age of First Use, n = 128
12-15years 16 - 18 19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56+
Number 27 39 38 11 3 1 9
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
Num
ber
Table 4: Number of Respondents by Age and Use of Heroin and Prescription Drugs, n = 134
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Heroin 13 15 11 4 1
Opiate-based Prescription Drugs 28 13 40 8 1
Total 41 28 51 12 2
5
15
25
35
45
55
Num
ber
Table 5: Number of Respondents by Age and How Opiates were Obtained, 223* Responses*higher than total number of total participants because respondents fit into several categories
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Prescribed 17 32 16 3 1
Stolen 10 9 5 1 0
Dealer 22 32 15 7 1
Friend/Family 14 23 11 2 0
Other 1 0 1 0 0
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
Num
ber
Table 6: Number of Respondents on Ease of Obtaining Opiates, n = 90
Yes No
Number 79 11
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
Table 7: Number of Respondents on Frequency of Use, n = 92
Daily 3-5 times per week 1 time per week Occasionally
Number 62 14 2 14
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
Table 8: Number of Respondents by Age and Route of Administration, 183* Responses *higher than total number of total participants because respondents fit into several categories
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Snorted 17 20 11 4 1
Smoked 3 8 3 3 1
Oral 18 19 12 1 1
IV Injection 17 28 12 4 0
Total 55 75 38 12 3
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Frequency
Table 9: Number of Respondents who had Experienced Withdrawal Symptoms, n = 101
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Yes 20 39 14 5 0
No 7 7 6 3 0
Total 27 46 20 8 0
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
47.5
Num
ber
Table 10: Number of Respondents who have Overdosed, n = 109
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Yes 9 19 8 1 0
No 23 28 13 7 1
Total 32 47 21 8 1
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
47.5
Num
ber
Table 11: Number of Respondents who had Narcan Administered, n = 37
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Yes 2 6 3 1 0
No 5 13 5 2 0
Total 7 19 8 3 0
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
Num
ber
Table 12: Number of Respondents presenting for Health Care, n = 51
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
ER 3 12 2 3 0
Hospital 2 9 6 2 0
Mental Health 2 7 2 1 0
Column1 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Total 20 19 12 0 0
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
Num
ber
Table 13: Number of Respondents Who Used Medication-Assisted Therapy, n = 104
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Yes 12 23 12 2 0
No 17 24 8 5 1
Total 29 47 20 7 1
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
47.5
Axis
Tit
le
Table 14: Number of Respondents regarding Availability of Methodone Clinic in Watertown, n = 89
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 +
Yes 2 19 7 2 0
No 23 25 7 3 1
Total 25 44 14 5 1
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
47.5
Num
ber
Table 15: Number of Respondents regarding Relapses, n = 98
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 -55 56 +
Yes 14 26 11 4 0
No 12 19 8 3 1
Total 26 45 19 7 1
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
47.5
Num
ber
Table 16: Number of Respondents regarding Family Communication regarding their Drug Use, n = 89
19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56+
Yes 18 22 11 3 0
No 8 18 6 3 0
Total 26 40 17 6 0
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
Num
ber
Table 17: Number of Respondents regarding Consequences of Use, n = 154
Series1
25
21
15 1514
12 1211
108
53
21
Legal Family JailRehab Losing Custody Losing TrustFinancial Employment MedicalHopelessness Friend Died HomelessnessSpiritual & Moral Bankruptcy Tried Suicide