Factors influencing methamphetamine use among Lahu hill tribe youth in Chiang Rai, Thailand: A case‒control study

An effective intervention and policy that focuses on females with low levels of education, unemployed, and having a history of substance use should be urgently developed and implemented to reduce MA use among Lahu youths.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344775
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Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
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Factors influencing methamphetamine use among Lahu hill tribe youth in Chiang Rai, Thailand: A case‒control study

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Factors influencing methamphetamine use among Lahu hill tribe youth in Chiang Rai, Thailand: A case‒control study

Pilasinee Wongnuch, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Phootawan Thinpanyawong, Karl Peltzer
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Abstract

An effective intervention and policy that focuses on females with low levels of education, unemployed, and having a history of substance use should be urgently developed and implemented to reduce MA use among Lahu youths.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(3)
Asia University (TW), Mahidol University (TH), Mae Fah Luang University (TH), Phitsanulok University (TH)
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