Historique
Périodique
Methamphetamine use behaviors and gender differences
(Les comportements d'usage de la methamphetamine et les différences selon le sexe)
Auteur(s) :
BRECHT, M. L. ;
O'BRIEN, A. ;
VON MAYRHAUSER, C. ;
ANGLIN, M. D.
Année
2004
Page(s) :
89-106
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
66
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
METHAMPHETAMINE
;
ETUDE TRANSVERSALE
;
TYPE D'USAGE
;
COMPARAISON
;
SEXE
;
INITIATION
;
MOTIVATION
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
Addictive Behaviors, 2004, 29, (1), 89-106
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
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. (Editor's abstract.)
Affiliation :
Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Univ. CA, Los Angeles, 1640 Sepulveda blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.