A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use and problematic use among people accessing mental health treatment in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Substance use and use disorders are elevated among people accessing mental health treatment, but the nature and patterns of use are unknown. The current study aimed to identify the prevalence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and problematic AOD use (i.e. hazardous, harmful, risky, misuse, abuse, dependence, disorder) in Australian mental health settings and conduct a meta-analysis of studies where sufficient data were available.

Method

A systematic review of all papers published up to July 2023 identified 59 eligible studies reporting the prevalence of substance use, problematic use, and use disorders among people accessing mental health treatment in Australia. Overall, 55 studies provided sufficient data for a meta-analysis for past year use and problematic use

SUBMITTER: Marel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature