This paper explores differences between two types of illicit drug users (heroin users and non-heroin users) in relation to injecting risk behaviours, self-reported mental health, driving and crime.
Key findings
Participants were divided into two groups based on recent heroin use: heroin versus non-heroin.
Both groups were aged around 40yrs, mainly male, single and unemployed.
Recent ice/crystal was significantly higher in the heroin group. While recent speed and base use was significantly higher in the non-heroin group.
One-fifth of the heroin group and one-tenth of the non-heroin group reported the recent use of cocaine.