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Kazi A Ahmed, PhD and Careema Yusuf, MPH. Johnson, Bassin & Shaw Inc., 8630 Fenton Street 12th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301-495-1080, kahmed@jbs1.com
Abstract Text: Methods: Methamphetamine use has reached an epidemic proportion across West and the Midwest States and not so much in the Eastern cities. We compare the socio-demographic profiles and the treatment outcomes of the methamphetamine users with cocaine and heroin users . This presentation is part of a national study called Treatment Outcomes Performance Pilot Studies Enhancement (TOPPS II). This longitudinal study consists of samples of clients receiving substance abuse treatment from over 250 treatment providers in 19 States. Results: According to the preliminary results from the analysis of the TOPPS II data, some significant differences in the socio-demographic characteristics were observed among the methamphetamine, and cocaine and heroin users. Methamphetamine users are overwhelmingly white (80%), living in the West and Midwestern States with an average age of 32 years. Their average years of schooling is lower than cocaine users. Methamphetamine users are less likely to be unemployed (70%) compared to heroin users (79%). Methamphetamine users are more likely to be living independently (70%) than Cocaine (58%) or Heroin users (53%). Methamphetamine users have a slightly higher frequency of being arrested (41%) in the past 6 months prior to admission than Cocaine or Heroin users. Conclusion: Methamphetamine users tend to be socio-demographically different than cocaine or heroin users.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, the audience will be able to
Keywords: Substance Abuse, Treatment Outcomes
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.