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

• Main Authors: Vanphanom Sychareun (Author), Bangone Santavasy (Author), Niramonh Chanlivong (Author), Andrea Fischer (Author), Nicholas Thomson (Author), Robert Power (Author), Jo Durham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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-se...