Methamphetamine use behaviors and gender differences

This analysis describes methamphetamine (MA) use behaviors in a broad cross-section of ( N=350) former clients from a large publicly funded treatment system and examines differences between males and females in drug use history, MA initiation and motivators, MA-related problems, acquisition, distrib...

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Veröffentlicht in:Addictive behaviors 2004, Vol.29 (1), p.89-106
Hauptverfasser: Brecht, Mary-Lynn, O'Brien, Ann, von Mayrhauser, Christina, Anglin, M.Douglas
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This analysis describes methamphetamine (MA) use behaviors in a broad cross-section of ( N=350) former clients from a large publicly funded treatment system and examines differences between males and females in drug use history, MA initiation and motivators, MA-related problems, acquisition, distribution, manufacture, and treatment characteristics. Results show polydrug use, prolonged MA use before treatment, initiation primarily through friends, common sensation-seeking motivators (to have fun, get high, and experiment), numerous problems related to MA use (including paranoia, violent behavior, hallucinations, financial problems, and legal and work problems), and a majority who have sold MA. Gender differences appear in selected aspects of motivators and routes of initiation, access to MA, use patterns, and MA-related problems. Such description of behaviors and gender differences can provide a basis for development of treatment strategies and points of departure for future research.
ISSN:0306-4603
1873-6327
DOI:10.1016/S0306-4603(03)00082-0