Introduction: Drug overdose deaths increased approximately 30% from 2019 to 2020 in the
United States. Examining rates by demographic and social determinants of health …

To prevent medically significant COVID-19 illness and death, persons must understand their
risk, take steps to protect themselves and others with vaccines, therapeutics, and …

Background Drug overdose deaths involving stimulants, including cocaine and
psychostimulants with abuse potential (eg, methamphetamine), have been increasing, partly …

It is estimated that a majority of people who use psychostimulants, particularly
methamphetamine (MA) and cocaine, experience withdrawal upon abstinence from …

Background Polysubstance use is common among people who use drugs, including the co-
use of stimulants and opioids. Research suggests the practice of simultaneous co-injection …

Background Cocaine is the most commonly reported illicit stimulant used in the US, yet
limited research has examined recent changes in cocaine use patterns and co-occurring …

Background We use national surveillance data to evaluate race/ethnicity by sex/gender
differences and trends in substance use treatment admissions and overdose deaths …

Background Drug-related emergency department (ED) visits are escalating, especially for
stimulant use (ie, cocaine and psychostimulants such as methamphetamine). We sought to …

Recent evidence points to racial and ethnic disparities in drug-related deaths and health
conditions. Informed by stigma, intersectionality, intersectional stigma, and fundamental …

Stimulant use disorders present an enduring public health concern. Chronic stimulant use is
associated with a range of health problems, with notable increases in stimulant overdose …