@article{6d3c6cb77e5d46dd8376d6c2ea3690d9,
title = "Children exposed to methamphetamine in settings where the drug is being used",
abstract = "While children's exposure to methamphetamine is well described in settings where methamphetamine is manufactured, little is known about children's exposure to methamphetamine in settings where methamphetamine is used. Methamphetamine-dependent individuals (N = 124) enrolled from substance use disorder treatment sites completed questionnaires, which included queries about children's exposure to methamphetamine. This descriptive study found that nearly one-third of participants reported methamphetamine was stored in rooms where children may be present, 30% reported children were present when methamphetamine was being used (26% when smoked), and approximately 25% reported children were present when methamphetamine was being sold and/or distributed. Findings from this study emphasize the need to evaluate children who are living in homes where methamphetamine is present such as through a family assessment at the point of initial contact with treatment, criminal justice, or family/child welfare system staff. Employing public health practices to educate adults about the risks that methamphetamine exposure poses to their children may be a useful motivator to promote substance abuse treatment.",
keywords = "Health disparities, Latinos, Methamphetamine use disorder, Youth drug exposure",
author = "Meays, {Brittney M.} and Simpson, {Jamie L.} and Ramos, {Athena K.} and Bevins, {Rick A.} and Gustavo Carlo and Grant, {Kathleen M}",
note = "Funding Information: We would like to thank the following funders for their support of this research study: University of Nebraska Medical Center , College of Public Health , Center for Reducing Health Disparities and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln , Office of Research Minority Health-Related Grants . Also, we would like to thank the study participants and substance use disorder treatment centers for their support and collaboration: Catholic Charities (Campus for Hope), St. Francis Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center , Veterans Affairs (VA) Nebraska Western-Iowa Health Care System (Omaha site) , Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (Nebraska State Penitentiary, Omaha Correctional Center , Nebraska Correctional Center for Women), and the Latino Center of the Midlands . Funding Information: This research was supported by grants from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Center for Reducing Health Disparities and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Office of Research Minority Health-Related Grants.We would like to thank the following funders for their support of this research study: University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Center for Reducing Health Disparities and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Office of Research Minority Health-Related Grants. Also, we would like to thank the study participants and substance use disorder treatment centers for their support and collaboration: Catholic Charities (Campus for Hope), St. Francis Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, Veterans Affairs (VA) Nebraska Western-Iowa Health Care System (Omaha site), Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (Nebraska State Penitentiary, Omaha Correctional Center, Nebraska Correctional Center for Women), and the Latino Center of the Midlands. The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this paper.☆ This research was supported by grants from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Center for Reducing Health Disparities and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Office of Research Minority Health-Related Grants. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019",
year = "2019",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104393",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "104",
journal = "Children and Youth Services Review",
issn = "0190-7409",
publisher = "Elsevier Limited",
}