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Impaired physical health among methamphetamine users in comparison with the general population: The role of methamphetamine dependence and opioid use

McKetin, Rebecca; Kelly, Erin; McLaren, Jennifer; Proudfoot, Heather

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Aim. To examine the extent of physical health impairment among a community sample of methamphetamine users in comparison with the general population, and factors associated with impairment among this group. Method. A cross-sectional survey of 309 regular

dc.contributor.authorMcKetin, Rebecca
dc.contributor.authorKelly, Erin
dc.contributor.authorMcLaren, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorProudfoot, Heather
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-13T22:54:45Z
dc.identifier.issn0959-5236
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1885/82229
dc.description.abstractAim. To examine the extent of physical health impairment among a community sample of methamphetamine users in comparison with the general population, and factors associated with impairment among this group. Method. A cross-sectional survey of 309 regular
dc.publisherCarfax Publishing, Taylor & Francis Group
dc.sourceDrug and Alcohol Review
dc.subjectKeywords: central stimulant agent; methamphetamine; adult; article; Australia; comparative study; cross-sectional study; demography; drug abuse; female; health survey; human; male; opiate addiction; questionnaire; sex difference; socioeconomics; Adult; Amphetamine- Dependence; Methamphetamine; Physical health; Short Form 12; Substance use
dc.titleImpaired physical health among methamphetamine users in comparison with the general population: The role of methamphetamine dependence and opioid use
dc.typeJournal article
local.description.notesImported from ARIES
local.identifier.citationvolume27
dc.date.issued2008
local.identifier.absfor111700 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES
local.identifier.ariespublicationf5625xPUB10502
local.type.statusPublished Version
local.contributor.affiliationMcKetin, Rebecca, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.affiliationKelly, Erin, University of New South Wales
local.contributor.affiliationMcLaren, Jennifer, University of New South Wales
local.contributor.affiliationProudfoot, Heather, University of New South Wales
local.description.embargo2037-12-31
local.bibliographicCitation.issue5
local.bibliographicCitation.startpage482
local.bibliographicCitation.lastpage489
local.identifier.doi10.1080/09595230801914776
local.identifier.absseo920410 - Mental Health
dc.date.updated2015-12-11T11:05:50Z
local.identifier.scopusID2-s2.0-49549099787
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