Developing and testing novel methods to estimate prevalence of methamphetamine and cocaine dependence

Project Code

MRCPHS25Br JonesH

Research Theme

Population Health Sciences

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Summary

Drug-related harm from illegal supplies of drugs is changing, including a rise in deaths associated with stimulants in many countries. Estimates of the number of people dependent on methamphetamine or cocaine are fundamental for understanding the risk of drug-related harms and for planning or assessing the likely effectiveness of interventions to reduce harm. You will adapt and apply a statistical approach developed to estimate the extent of opioid dependence to stimulant dependence. You will benefit from training in Bayesian statistical analysis and analysis of large linked datasets. This is a highly interdisciplinary project with potential for national and global impact.

Lead Supervisor

Dr Hayley Jones

Lead Supervisor Email

hayley.jones@bristol.ac.uk

University Affiliation

Bristol