Initiation of Methamphetamine Use Among Young Thai Drug Users: A Qualitative Study

• Main Authors: Susan G. Sherman, Danielle German, Bangorn Sirirojn, Nick Thompson, Apinun Aramrattana, David D. Celentano
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=37249052686&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/60687
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Purpose: Methamphetamine (MA) has become the leading drug of abuse in northern Thailand over the past several years, particularly among youth. The current qualitative study examines factors associated with initiation of MA use. Methods: Between March 2002 and January 2003, 48 in-depth interviews wit...