Crystal methamphetamine use subgroups and associated addiction care access and overdose risk in a Canadian urban setting

Original research
par
Brooks, Olivia et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Subgroups within the diverse methamphetamine-using population may have distinct treatment needs. Among a community-recruited sample of people who use crystal methamphetamine, we aimed to identify subgroups and characterize their overdose risk and access to addiction care.

Constatations/points à retenir

Socioeconomically marginalized subgroups with opioid and crystal methamphetamine co-use were at highest risk of non-fatal overdose and had poorer access to addiction care, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Data from prospective cohorts of people who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada from 2014-2018

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction
Equity
About PWUD
Outcomes
Poverty
Illegal drugs
Stimulants