Patterns and contexts of polysubstance use among young and older adults who are involved in the criminal legal system and use opioids: A mixed methods study

Original research
by
Sichel, Corianna E. 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

We examined profiles of polysubstance use among younger and older adults involved in the criminal legal system who use opioids, and explored their experiences and motivations related to substance use.

Findings/Key points

Our quantitative results supported a three-class typology: the majority of participants were in Class I (73 %) and reported using primarily alcohol and marijuana. Participants in Classes II (15 %) and III (12 %) endorsed distinct and complicated polysubstance use profiles.

Design/methods

Sequential mixed methods (n=119)

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Keywords

Youth
Legal system/law enforcement
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