Young adult opioid misuse indicates a general tendency toward substance use and is strongly predicted by general substance use risk

Original research
par
Pandika, Danielle 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

To examine whether young adult opioid misuse reflects a general tendency toward substance use and is influenced by general substance use risk or whether it is a different phenomenon from other drug use.

Constatations/points à retenir

Young adult opioid misuse reflects a general tendency toward substance use and is strongly predicted by risk for substance use. Opioid-specific risk factors play only a small independent role.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Panel of young adults (n=3794 to 3833)

Mots clés

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Youth