Lit review
by
Cui, Zishan, Alexa Norton & Mohammad Karamouzian
Release Date
2023
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Characterize methamphetamine use and its associated risk factors among people who use opioids (PWUO).
Findings/Key points
Methamphetamine use was associated with younger age, residing in rural areas, lower socioeconomic status, mental and physical illnesses, and engaging in risky sexual and drug use behaviours. To combat the expanding “twin epidemic” of opioid and methamphetamine use, scaling up harm reduction interventions, supporting low-threshold addiction care, and investing in therapeutic options for methamphetamine use disorder is warranted.
Design/methods
Lit review (33 studies included)
Keywords
Stimulants
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
