Trends in comorbid opioid and stimulant use disorders among Veterans receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration, 2005-2019

Original research
par
Warfield, Sara C. 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

There is evidence of change in recent substance type associated with morbidity and mortality. To better understand the continued rise in overdose deaths, in particular those attributed to opioid and stimulant use disorders, increased knowledge of patterns of use is needed.

Constatations/points à retenir

The prevalence of comorbid SUD, in particular co-occurring opioid and methamphetamine use disorder, increased at a higher rate than other combinations between 2005 and 2019. These findings underscore the urgent need to offer patients a combination of evidence-based treatments for each co-morbid SUD, such MOUD and contingency management for persons with comorbid opioid and methamphetamine use disorders.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective cohort study

Mots clés

Overdose
Mortality
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Stimulants