The continued rise of methamphetamine use among people who use heroin in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Methamphetamine use is a growing public health concern in the United States. Prior analyses with nationally representative data from 2015 to 2017 suggested that increases in methamphetamine use appeared largely selective to people using heroin. This analysis updated prior estimates to determine if trends are selectively persistent and how they compare to historical trends. We also evaluate sociodemographic risk factors associated with methamphetamine use among people using heroin.

Methods

Data from the 2015-2019 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) were analyzed. Data from the 2006-2014 NSDUH were summarized for historical trends. Past month and past year methamphetamine use prevalence was determined within populations using heroin as well as those usin

SUBMITTER: Strickland JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8282713 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature