Initiation into Methamphetamine Use: Qualitative Findings from an Exploration of First Time Use Among a Group of New Zealand Users
Initiation into Methamphetamine Use: Qualitative Findings from an Exploration of First Time Use Among a Group of New Zealand Users
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开始使用甲基苯丙胺：对一群新西兰使用者首次使用甲基苯丙胺的探索的定性发现
DOI：
10.1080/02791072.2009.10400670
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发表时间：
2009
影响因子：
2.8
通讯作者：
A. Wheeler
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文献类型：
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作者：
J. Sheridan;R. Butler;A. Wheeler
摘要 近年来，世界上许多国家的甲基苯丙胺使用量有所增加，新西兰也不例外，该物质已在非法药物市场上占据一席之地。虽然有很多关于这种药物对个人和社会危害的出版物，但关于甲基苯丙胺开始使用的数据有限。了解早期的行为模式很重要。考虑到此使用阶段涉及的潜在风险。本文介绍了一项对甲基苯丙胺使用者进行的定性研究的结果，其中大多数人在研究时正在接受治疗。虽然该研究主要旨在调查甲基苯丙胺的使用模式和相关危害，但探讨的一个关键问题是受访者使用该药物的方式。调查结果显示，大多数人在第一次尝试该药物时都是其他药物的有经验使用者，但缺乏对甲基苯丙胺的具体了解。大多数人是在社交场合通过朋友或伴侣接触甲基苯丙胺的，他们在准备服用药物的过程中也发挥了关键作用。一些人在第一次使用时报告了冒险行为。这些发现对于首次使用时的潜在干预措施和减少危害策略具有重要意义。
Abstract Methamphetamine use has risen in many countries around the world in recent years, and New Zealand is no exception, with the substance having become well-established in the illicit drug market. While there is much published on the individual and social harms of this drug, limited data are available on methamphetamine use initiation. Understanding early patterns of behavior is important. given the potential risks involved at this stage of use. This article presents findings from a qualitative study which was undertaken with methamphetamine users, most of whom were in treatment at the time of the research. While the research primarily sought to investigate patterns of methamphetamine use and associated harms, a key issue explored was the way in which respondents came to use the drug. Findings revealed that most were experienced users of other substances when trying the drug for the first time, but lacked specific knowledge of methamphetamine. The majority were introduced to methamphetamine in a social situation by a friend or partner, who also played a key role in preparing the drug for administration. Several reported risk-taking behaviors on the first occasion of use. The findings have important implications for potential interventions and harm reduction strategies at first use.
影响因子：
4.4
作者：
Brecht, ML;O'Brien, A;Anglin, MD
通讯作者：
Anglin, MD