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Sex Differences in Epidemiology of Methamphetamine Use

  • Nearly twice as many males use methamphetamine than females
  • Males typically use methamphetamine for longer periods of time
  • Females are more likely to use methamphetamine to lose weight and/or as a way to cope with childhood sexual abuse
  • Among adolescents who use methamphetamine, boys are more likely to start at a younger age
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Updated 2022-11-14

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Health Psychology