Exploring patterns of polysubstance use among young adults: a latent profile analysis

Original research
par
Greń, Jakub et al

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

Poland

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 sought to explore potential patterns of polysubstance use as an interplay between substance use, substance use setting, and a number of potentially distal outcomes.

Constatations/points à retenir

Five distinct profiles were identified, that ranged from low, through moderate to high polysubstance use patterns with different prominent substances of use. Cannabis use was high across all profiles and did not differentiate between them well. Use of dissociatives and frequent polysubstance use across settings (except for using alone) were most strongly associated with negative substance-related outcomes (e.g. SUDs).

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Latent Profile Analysis of a large, cross-sectional survey of Polish young adults using various substances in the last 12 months (N = 7325; 18–30 years old; M = 22.3, SD = 3.63; 69.1% male).

Mots clés

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