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Methamphetamine: geographic areas and populations at risk, and emerging evidence for effective interventions
Author(s) -
Degenhardt Louisa,
Baker Amanda,
Maher Lisa
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
drug and alcohol review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.018
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1465-3362
pISSN - 0959-5236
DOI - 10.1080/09595230801956538
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , harm , citation , harm reduction , ecstasy , library science , medicine , criminology , psychology , history , psychiatry , family medicine , social psychology , computer science , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
In an increasing number of countries around the world, amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), and methamphetamine in particular, are the focus of mounting concern because of a substantial increase in the production of these drugs over the past decade, and increasing consumption and harm related to their use. This special issue presents papers from researchers across the globe. It considers recent data on trends in production and use around the world and also focuses upon studies of groups at higher risk of methamphetamine use and related harm