After an opioid epidemic, increasing numbers of drug-abusing people may turn to stimulants for energy, euphoria, and feeling empowered, reflecting cultural shifts in drug use.
Musto observed that drug policy crackdowns on one substance often leave a vacuum filled by another; as heroin became less available in the 1970s, cocaine surged.
Signs indicate increased stimulant use during the current opioid epidemic, with methamphetamine and cocaine use sharply rising, often co-occurring with opioid use.
Historical patterns show that drug preferences change over time, influenced by societal factors and perceptions, leading to cyclical trends in substance abuse.
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