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Meth/amphetamine use and associated HIV: Implications for global policy and public health

Degenhardt L, Mathers BM, Guarinieri M, Panda S, Phillips B, Strathdee SA, Tyndall M, Wiessing L, Wodak A, Howard J, and the Reference Group to the United Nations on HIV and Injecting Drug Use.

International Journal of Drug Policy 2010, Volume 21 (5), 347-358. (doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2009.11.007)

Amphetamine type stimulants (ATS) have become the focus of increasing attention worldwide. Use may be more prevalent in East and South East Asia, North America, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and a number of European countries. Evidence suggests that complex issues surround meth/amphetamine use requiring novel and sophisticated approaches. These challenges have not been met with sufficient investment of time or resources to address them.


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