A new research report is available that explores Methamphetamine Use, Mental Health Comorbidities, and Treatment in Rural and Urban Areas. Among the key findings in this policy brief examining regional differences:
- Rates of lifetime use were significantly higher in rural counties compared to urban counties. Preview (opens in a new tab)
- Lifetime methamphetamine use was notably high in the rural west and was highest in rural counties in the Pacific Census Division.
- There is evidence to suggest that people in rural areas partake in riskier use behaviors, such as injecting methamphetamine with a needle and co-using with alcohol.