Functional methamphetamine use: The insider's perspective

摘要: Methamphetamine use and its social health consequences pose a serious public challenge in the United States beyond. The focus of this article is on functional methamphetamine from insider's perspective. In-depth interviews were conducted Atlanta, Georgia with 40 heavy users. Heavy was defined as having used at least 10 times during 30 days prior to interview. For these respondents, comprised using improve an action or skill. Further exploration resulted three recurrent categories use. These include enhanced functioning, increased productivity, ability function normally while methamphetamine. It argued that drug may not be unique In addition, findings show importance incorporating complexities future studies well risk reduction treatment services targeting