Aspects of Methamphetamine Abuse in Adolescents and Young Adults in a Thuringian County

Conclusion: Among pupils aged about 16 years nearly 6% reported to have consumed methamphetamine. This group has a middle socioeconomic background. Two factors were strongly associated with methamphetamine usage: a family with only a single parent and friends who were used to taking methamphetamine. The self-perception of users was generally considered to be a disadvantage as compared to the other factors.Eur Addict Res 2018;24:98 –105
Source: European Addiction Research - Category: Addiction Source Type: research