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

Date

Authors

McKetin, Rebecca

Kelly, Erin

McLaren, Jennifer

Proudfoot, Heather

Publisher

Carfax Publishing, Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract

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

Keywords

Keywords: 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

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/82229

Collections

ANU Research Publications

Source

Drug and Alcohol Review

Type

Journal article

DOI

10.1080/09595230801914776

Restricted until

2037-12-31

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