Table 2 Participant characteristics
Participants using CCM n = 5 (%) | Participants using CCM and heroin n = 9 (%) | All participants n = 14 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Male | 3 (60.0) | 8 (88.9) | 11 (78.6) |
Female | 2 (40.0) | 1 (11.1) | 3 (21.4) |
Mean age in years (range) | 29.4 (18–42) | 32.7 (26–38) | 31.5 (18–42) |
Mean length of time between initial codeine use and last time used in years (range)a | 4.2 (1.5–9) | 9.7 (1–16) | 7.7 (1–16) |
CWE, route of administration | |||
Drinking the solution | 2 (40.0) | 4 (44.4) | 6 (42.9) |
Injecting the solution | 0 (0.0) | 3 (33.3) | 3 (21.4) |
Snorting crushed codeine tablets | 0 (0.0) | 2 (22.2) | 2 (14.3) |
CWE, reasons for use | |||
To make codeine work quicker | 1 (20.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.1) |
To feel euphoric | 2 (40.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (14.3) |
To prevent withdrawal symptoms | 1 (20.0) | 2 (22.2) | 3 (21.4) |