Associations between prescription and illicit stimulant and opioid use in the United States, 2015–2020

Original research
par
Shearer, Riley D. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study explores characteristics of those who use or misuse prescription stimulants and/or opioids and associations with use of cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.

Constatations/points à retenir

Prescription stimulant misuse, compared to prescription opioid misuse, was associated with higher levels of cocaine use but not methamphetamine use.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

2015–2020 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (USA).

Mots clés

Stimulants