"World Traveler" addicts in Asia: I. Demographic and clinical description.
Fifty-six addicted "world travelers" were studied at a treatment facility for opium addicts in Laos. They were primarily in their twenties (80%), male (80%), and single (70%). Most had begun narcotic use away from their own country during their travels. A majority were traveling alone, currently living alone, and using narcotic drugs alone. Their addiction at the time of seeking treatment was well established: narcotic drugs comprised their main daily expenditure, they had numerous problems associated with narcotic use, and high doses of methadone were necessary for detoxification.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence; D006801:Humans; D007812:Laos; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009892:Opium; D012744:Sex Ratio; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014195:Travel; D044465:White People
D009892:Opium; D008691:Methadone