Methamphetamine-type stimulant use in Lao PDR: qualitative findings from users aged 15–25 years in Vientiane Capital and Vientiane Province

Methamphetamine-type stimulant use in Lao PDR: qualitative findings from users aged 15–25 years in Vientiane Capital and Vientiane Province

Abstract Background Methamphetamine is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in several Southeast Asian countries, including the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). The purpose of this study was to examine the socio-cultural context of its use in Lao PDR. Methods We conducted a cross-section...

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Main Authors: Vanphanom Sychareun, Bangone Santavasy, Niramonh Chanlivong, Andrea Fischer, Nicholas Thomson, Robert Power, Jo Durham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Methamphetamine
Yaba
Youth
Lao PDR
Harm reduction
Illicit drugs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-018-0222-1

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