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Only a small proportion of individuals who initiate nonmedical use of prescription opioids (NUPO) transition to heroin, suggesting that more nuanced aspects of NUPO may be better indicators of risk

To understand the evolving nature of overdose crisis, inform policies, and develop tailored and equitable interventions, this study provides a comprehensive assessment of polysubstance mortality tr

The purpose of this exploratory qualitative descriptive study was to characterize LGBTQ+ people’s experiences in substance use (SU) services and recommendations for LGBTQ+- affirming care.

The 2010 release of an abuse deterrent formulation (ADF) of OxyContin, a brand name prescription opioid, has been cited as a major driver for the reduction in prescription drug misuse and the assoc

We aimed to assess acute effects following kratom use in adults who use regularly, and quantify alkaloids in the products, urine, and plasma

Because of disparities in substance use initiation, relapse, and treatment success among racially minoritized women, this study's purpose was to investigate overdose death rates among Black and Ind

This study describes demographic and substance use characteristics associated with obtaining prescribed safer supply and examines the association between last 6-month harm reduction service access

Despite being critical to reducing the impacts of poverty internationally, synchronized monthly government income assistance payments are linked to intensified drug use and associated harms, includ

Polysubstance use (PSU) is common among people who use opioids (PWUO) and has been associated with drug-related harms.

This study examines the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH), mental health, substance-use and recidivism among women exiting prison with histories of substance-use.

To determine if a positive urine drug test (UDT) for stimulants was associated with subsequent opioid-related harm or discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy (LTOT).

We analyzed the trend in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment integration among traditional mental health (MH) facilities in the US from 2014 to 2020 and identified facility-level factors associa

Little research has examined the association between urine drug screening (UDS) modality and retention in opioid treatment providers (OTPs).

Children in families affected by substance use disorders are at high risk of being placed in out-of-home care (OOHC).

Studies point to the many advantages inherent in such peer work, especially for the aid providers.