Interest in reducing methamphetamine and opioid use among syringe services program participants in Washington State.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Methamphetamine use is increasing, and opioid use remains elevated in the US. Understanding interest in reducing/stopping substance use among people who inject drugs (PWID), as well as types of help wanted, can inform interventions.

Methods

Data from the 2019 Washington State Syringe Exchange Survey were used in logistic regression analyses to assess if demographics, substance use, and concern about anxiety or depression were associated with interest in reducing/stopping substance use among people whose main drug was methamphetamine or opioids. Types of help wanted to reduce/stop use are reported.

Results

Of 583 participants included, 76 % reported opioids were their main drug, of whom 82 % were interested in reducing/stopping their opioid use. 24 % reporte

SUBMITTER: McMahan VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9632690 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature