Patterns of polysubstance use and clinical comorbidity among persons seeking substance use treatment: An observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Polysubstance use is common among individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). However, we know less about patterns and correlates of polysubstance use among treatment-seeking populations. The current study aimed to identify latent patterns of polysubstance use and associated risk factors in persons entering SUD treatment.

Methods

Patients (N = 28,526) being admitted for substance use treatment reported on their use of thirteen substances (e.g., alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, other stimulants, heroin, other opioids, benzodiazepines, inhalants, synthetics, hallucinogens, and club drugs) in the month before treatment and prior to the month before treatment. Latent class analysis (LCA) determined the relationship bet

SUBMITTER: Ellis JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10035066 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature