There is a higher incidence of alcohol misuse among females with eating disorders, especially bulimia, than in the general population.
Studies of male methamphetamine users indicate that most use the drug for economic and sexual reasons.
Some individuals who experience psychosis as a result of crystal meth use may recover completely, but some show no improvement after 2 years with medications.
Many parents are unaware of the fact that their adolescent child may be abusing prescription drugs, and may frequently leave unused prescription drugs in open medicine cabinets which can lead to youth prescription drug abuse.