Psychosocial risk factors associated with lifetime Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) dependence in Drug Detention Centres: perspectives from the multiethnicity study.

• Main Authors: Mamat, Ruzmayuddin, Abd. Rashid, Rusdi, Maw, Shin Sim, Ibrahim, Baharuddin, Wahab, Suzaily, Ahmad, Azmir
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Online 2023
• Subjects: HV5800 Drug habits. Drug abuse
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/104266/3/104266_Psychosocial%20Risk%20Factors.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/104266/; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02791072.2023.2190331; https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2023.2190331

ATS dependence in Malaysia is growing tremendously across multiracial Malaysian groups, increasing concerns among public health experts and the community. This study highlighted the chronicity of ATS dependence and factors associated with ATS use. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were admini...