Geographical Differences in Self-Reported Past 12-Month Drug Use: Results from the NDEWS Rapid Street Reporting, 2021–2023
Anna Wang, Ryan Athay, Nae Won, Catherine W. Striley, Linda B. Cottler
Substance Use & Misuse June 5, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2025.2511242 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Venue intercept survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People in 20 US urban cities |
| Duration | Single weekend |
| Keywords | Drug Environmental health Demography |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key findings | Reported prevalence of recreational cannabis, psilocybin, and cocaine use differed by region, suggesting the need for region-specific prevention messaging. |
Abstract
Venue intercept survey method detected signals of recreational cannabis, psilocybin, and cocaine use in the 20 US urban cities visited over a weekend. Reported prevalence differed by region. This suggests that prevention messaging should be tailored to the specific US regions.