High Rates of Tramadol Use among Treatment-Seeking Adolescents in Malmo, Sweden: A Study of Hair Analysis of Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonmedical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) is a growing problem and tramadol has been suggested as an emerging problem in young treatment-seeking individuals. The aim of the present study was to investigate, through hair analysis, NMPOU in this group and, specifically, tramadol use.

Methods

In a study including 73 treatment-seeking adolescents and young adults at an outpatient facility for young substance users, hair specimens could be obtained from 59 subjects. Data were extracted on sociodemographic background variables and psychiatric diagnoses through MINI interviews.

Results

In hair analysis, tramadol was by far the most prevalent opioid detected. Thirty-two percent screened positive for opioids, and of those, all but one were positive for tramadol. Ni

SUBMITTER: Olsson MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5757138 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature