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

Original research
by
Shearer, Riley D. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

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

Findings/Key points

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

Design/methods

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

Keywords

Stimulants