Agreement between self-reported illicit drug use and biological samples: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Lit review
by
Bharat, Chrianna et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

We aimed to examine comprehensively the evidence for agreement between self-reported and biologically measured illicit drug use across all major illicit drug classes, biological indicators, populations, and settings.

Findings/Key points

While there are limitations associated with self-report and biological testing to measure illicit drug use, overall agreement between the two methods is high, suggesting both provide good measures of illicit drug use.

Design/methods

Lit review (207 studies included)

Keywords

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Clinical guidance