“That Line Just Kept Moving”: Motivations and Experiences of People Who Use Methamphetamine

In this study our objective was to identify the motivations for initiation and continued methamphetamine use among people who use methamphetamine and their experiences in the ED to guide future ED-based approaches. Methods: This was a qualitative study of adults residing in the state of Washington in 2020, who used methamphetamine in the prior 30 days, met criteria for moderate- to high-risk use, reported recently receiving care in the ED, and had phone access. Twenty individuals were recruited to complete a brief survey and semi-structured interview,...
Source: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research