Table 1 –

Characteristics and reported substance use of 52 street-involved young adults (YA) in Boston, Massachusetts participating in a survey on substance use and harm reduction.

	Total (n=52)
Age
18–20 years old	18 (34.6%)
21–22 years old	15 (28.8%)
23–25 years old	19 (36.5%)
Gender
Male	33 (63.5%)
Female	11 (21.2%)
Other	3 (5.8%)
Did not respond	5 (9.6%)
Heterosexual	41 (78.8%)
Homosexual	3 (5.8%)
Bisexual	2 (3.8%)
Other	4 (7.7%)
Did not respond	2 (3.8%)
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native	3 (5.8%)
Asian or Pacific Islander	2 (3.8%)
Black or African American	23 (44.2%)
Latino	4 (7.7%)
White or Caucasian	13 (25%)
Mixed race	1 (1.9%)
Did not respond	6 (11.5%)
Latino
Yes	14 (26.9%)
Did not respond	7 (13.5%)
Connection to services
Currently connected to health services	29 (55.7%)
Currently connected to mental health services	17 (38.6%)
Substances used in the last week
Marijuana	42 (80.8%)
Alcohol	27 (51.9%)
Cocaine	4 (7.7%)
Unprescribed opioids	2 (3.8%)
Benzos	1 (1.9%)
Crystal Meth	1 (1.9%)
K2	1 (1.9%)
Ecstasy	1 (1.9%)
Other	1 (1.9%)
None	5 (9.6%)
At least one drug	47 (90.4%)
Substances Used in the Last Six Months
Crystal Meth	3 (5.8%)
Opioid Pills	3 (5.8%)
Heroin/Fentanyl	4 (7.7%)
Use of Needles
Have you used a needle to inject at least once in the last six months?	8 (15.4%)
Have you ever overdosed?	7 (13.5%)