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Increasing age and methamphetamine use.

Daniel Lewis1, Michaela Kenneally2, Corinna van den Heuvel1

  • 1Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Frome Road, SA, 5000, Australia.

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
|May 15, 2021
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The average age of adults detected with methamphetamine significantly increased from 32.6 to 42.2 years between 2000 and 2019. This highlights methamphetamine use in older populations, posing risks for cardiovascular health.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Public Health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Methamphetamine use is often associated with younger demographics.
  • However, emerging data suggests a potential shift in user age profiles.
  • Understanding trends in methamphetamine use across different age groups is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the trend in the average age of adults with detected methamphetamine over a 20-year period.
  • To determine if methamphetamine use is increasing among older adult populations.
  • To inform healthcare practitioners about the implications of methamphetamine use in older individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of autopsy files from Forensic Science SA between 2000 and 2019.
  • Data was divided into five representative time periods for analysis.
Keywords:
AgeCardiovascular diseaseDeathIschaemic heart diseaseMethamphetamine

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  • Statistical methods were used to determine the significance of age trends.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant increase in the mean age of methamphetamine-detected cases was observed.
    • Average ages rose from 32.6 years in 2000 to 42.2 years in 2019 (p < 0.0001).
    • The findings challenge the perception of methamphetamine use being solely a younger individual's issue.

    Conclusions:

    • Methamphetamine use is present in older adult populations, contrary to common assumptions.
    • This trend may be influenced by various factors including aging users, increased use by older individuals, or improved detection rates.
    • Healthcare providers should be aware of methamphetamine use in older adults, particularly concerning cardiovascular disease risks.