Trends in Geographic Proximity to Substance Use Disorder Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aims to assess the trends in the number and characteristics of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities within the county of residence of adults aged 50+ years over time.

Methods

Using retrospective longitudinal data from the 1992-2018 Health and Retirement Study merged with the county-level data on all licensed treatment facilities in the country, linear mixed models were estimated to calculate geographic accessibility to SUD treatment, adjusted for person-level demographics, state-level controls, and calendar year-fixed effects. Analysis was conducted in 2022.

Results

Overall, older adults experienced a decline in the average number of SUD treatment facilities within their counties of residence from 4.80 per 100,000 residents (95% CI

SUBMITTER: Kapinos KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10524906 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature