Demographics of GPs interviewed
| GP participant | Sex | Completed RCGP substance abuse modules | Years of experience | Location | Number of GPs in practice (male:female) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPs with a special interest in drug misuse | |||||
| 1 | Male | Yes | >15 | Inner city | 7 (3:4) |
| 2 | Male | Yes | >15 | Inner city | 4 (1:3) |
| 3 | Female | Yes | >15 | Outer city | 5 (2:3) |
| 4 | Female | No | 5–10 | Inner city | 6 (2:4) |
| 5 | Male | Yes | 10–15 | Inner city | 6 (1:5) |
| 6 | Male | Yes | >15 | Inner city | 4 (2:2) |
| 7 | Female | Yes | >15 | Inner city | 7 (1:6) |
| 8 | Female | Yes | >15 | Inner city | 7 (3:4) |
| GPs without a special interest in drug misuse | |||||
| 9 | Male | No | 10–15 | Outer city | 8 (3:5) |
| 10 | Female | No | 5–10 | Outer city | 7 (3:4) |
| 11 | Female | No | GP trainee | Inner city | 9 (3:6) |
| 12 | Male | No | >15 | Inner city | 8 (3:5) |