TY - JOUR
T1 - Kentucky rural stimulant use
T2 - A comparison of methamphetamine and other stimulant users
AU - Stoops, William W.
AU - Tindall, Michele Staton
AU - Havens, Jennifer R.
AU - Oser, Carrie B.
AU - Webster, J. Matthew
AU - Mateyoke-Scrivner, Allison
AU - Wright, Patricia B.
AU - Booth, Brenda M.
AU - Leukefeld, Carl G.
PY - 2007/11
Y1 - 2007/11
N2 - Population based surveys suggest that methamphetamine use is increasing. However, little is known about stimulant use in rural areas. Given the lack of data regarding rural stimulant use, particularly methamphetamine use, and the continuing problems associated with stimulant drug use, the purpose of this study was to examine rural stimulant use in Kentucky. Of 225 rural stimulant-using participants surveyed, 76% (n = 170) reported lifetime use of methamphetamine. Rural methamphetamine users differed from other rural stimulant users on demographic characteristics, health, and drug use histories. These results suggest that differences exist between rural stimulant users and that clinicians may need to consider these differences when planning treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
AB - Population based surveys suggest that methamphetamine use is increasing. However, little is known about stimulant use in rural areas. Given the lack of data regarding rural stimulant use, particularly methamphetamine use, and the continuing problems associated with stimulant drug use, the purpose of this study was to examine rural stimulant use in Kentucky. Of 225 rural stimulant-using participants surveyed, 76% (n = 170) reported lifetime use of methamphetamine. Rural methamphetamine users differed from other rural stimulant users on demographic characteristics, health, and drug use histories. These results suggest that differences exist between rural stimulant users and that clinicians may need to consider these differences when planning treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
KW - Health
KW - Methamphetamine
KW - Rural
KW - Stimulant use
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U2 - 10.1080/02791072.2007.10399902
DO - 10.1080/02791072.2007.10399902
M3 - Article
C2 - 18284106
AN - SCOPUS:38349072191
SN - 0279-1072
VL - 39
SP - 407
EP - 417
JO - Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
JF - Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
ER -