ABSTRACT Objective:To understand the situation of methamphetamine abuse from 2013 2015 in Shandong province.Methods:An investigation and analysis were conducted among 17 656 methamphetamine abusers treated in Shandong detoxification settings or captured by drug control units from 2013 to 2015 with the Drug Abuse Monitor Survey Questionnaire designed by National Surveillance Center of Drug Abuse .Demographic characteristics, history of drug abuse, characteristics of drug abuse and drug abuse related diseases and test results were analyzed respectively. Results: Among the 17 656 methamphetamine abusers ,there were 2 925 cases in 2013,4 858 cases in 2014, 9 873 cases in 2015, methamphetamine abusers accounted for 89.12% ,93.01% and 96.15% in the monitored population respectively. Most methamphetamine abusers were male, had middle education, non spouse, unemployment and age distribution was concentrated in the 21 40 years old female methamphetamine abusers, non spouse ,unemployment percentage increased gradually. Abuse of the crowd had a tendency to spread to a higher age .The main reason for abusing methamphetamine was pursuit of euphoria and excitement. Peers was the main source for them to get methamphetamine. Main ways of abuse was "skating" and abuse way tend diversification, proportion of Abuse in public places was declining , but abuse in car was rising. HIV infection ratio was rising in methamphetamine abusers especially injection way abusers.Conclusion:Methamphetamine abuse was a growing in our province But the development speed was slow down .It should carry out targeted prevention education. Focus on HIV infection of injection way abusers and strengthen intervention. To speed up legislation to curb poison driving. |