Border Epidemiology Work Group: Proceedings, September 2006

摘要

At the 2006 Border Epidemiology Work Group (BEWG) meeting, participants presented updated information and data on heroin abuse patterns and trends, as well as health consequences, including HIV/AIDS risk associated with injection use. Abuse indicators for other drugs (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana) were reported from some geographic areas. Methamphetamine abuse, the focus of the 2004 and 2005 BEWG meetings, and prescription drug abuse were included in the discussions. Participants proposed directions for future research on drug abuse in U.S.-Mexico border areas.