Estimating the Number of People Who Inject Drugs in A Rural County in Appalachia

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Demonstrates how a group of researchers conducted data collection in Cabell County, West Virginia in June and July 2018, to estimate the number of people who inject drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. Features statistics including demographics and breakdowns by type of drug injected.

Sean T. Allen, Allison O'Rourke, Rebecca Hamilton White, et al.

American Journal of Public Health, 109(3), 445-450

03/2019

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Appalachia · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Statistics and data · West Virginia