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Type of substance misuse (n = 165)
| Substance misused | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Crystal methamphetamine | 159 (96.4) |
| Main drug misused | 152 (92.1) |
| Other amphetamine/stimulants | 23 (13.9) |
| Cannabis | 61 (37.0) |
| Cough medicine | 52 (31.5) |
| Solvents | 16 (9.7) |
| Opiates | 8 (4.8) |
| ‘Pills’ | 64 (38.8) |
| Steroids | 2 (1.2) |
| Intravenous drug misusea | 7 (4.2) |
| Alcohol problemb | 102 (61.8) |
All methamphetamines.
Residents who reported that they drank heavily or had an alcohol misuse problem.
