Methamphetamine - UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

Study VI: Preliminary Findings‣ Frequencies of Lifetime Medical Problems (N=301)• Hypertension: 19%• Wounds and Burns: 45%• Hepatitis: 14.6%• Dental problems: 33%‣ EKG abnormalities• QTc prolongation: 18.5%‣ Relationship of lifetime medical Problems to MA use during follow-up‣ Association of injection use with medical problems• Hypertension (OR: 1.9; 95% C.I., 0.9-3.6)• Hepatitis (OR: 16.0; 95% C.I., 6.7-39.0)• Kidney/bladder problems (OR: 2.0, 95% C.I., 1.0-3.9)• Dental problems (OR: 2.4, 95% C.I., 1.3-4.2)• Wounds/Burns (OR: 2.5, 95% C.I., 0.9-6.5)• STDs (OR: 2.6, 95% C.I., 1.0-6.8)• Sleep problems