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

Original research
by
Brooks, Olivia et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

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.

Findings/Key points

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.

Design/methods

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

Overdose
Harm reduction
Equity
About PWUD
Outcomes
Poverty
Illegal drugs
Stimulants