Fountain, Jane, ed. (2004) Young refugees and asylum seekers in Greater London: vulnerability to problematic drug use. Final report. London: Greater London Authority.
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Many young refugees and asylum seekers experience traumatic incidents prior to their arrival in the UK, including persecution, the death of - or separation from - members of their families, beatings, rape and torture. In many cases, the journey to the UK is long, difficult and dangerous. Arrival is a relief, but can lead to a new set of stresses.
This report details how the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK are likely to be characterised by circumstances - summarised below - which have been identified as risk factors for the development of problematic drug use.
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Sociocultural discrimination > Minority group (racial / ethnic group, immigrant, Traveller)
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom > England
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