Pathways to opioid use and implications for prevention: voices of young adults in recovery

Original research
par
Ballard, Parissa J. et al

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Little is known about demand-side issues, such as reasons for use and pathways to opioid use. This study aimed to inform the development of prevention strategies that hold promise for addressing opioid use,

Constatations/points à retenir

Surveys revealed that the most endorsed risk factors pertained to emotions (emotional neglect and emotional abuse) followed by sexual abuse, physical abuse, and physical neglect. Themes generated from qualitative analyses reveal challenging experiences during adolescence, such as unaddressed mental health, social, and emotional needs, which were often reported as reasons for opioid initiation and use. Through surveys and interviews, we also identified positive assets, such as skills and social relationships that were present for many participants during adolescence.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Structured surveys and semi-structured in-depth interviews (n=30)

Mots clés

Youth
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