Trends and correlates of cocaine use and cocaine use disorder in the United States from 2011 to 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent epidemiological data suggest a resurgence in cocaine use (CU) and cocaine-related problems in the United States. Demographic trends and correlates of problem CU are needed to determine potential factors that may be influencing the increased trend and to inform targeted prevention and intervention strategies.

Methods

Trends in any past-year CU, weekly CU, and cocaine use disorder (CUD) were examined among persons aged ≥12 years using the National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2011 to 2015. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine correlates of past-year and weekly CU and CUD among adolescents and adults.

Results

The prevalence of past-year CU from 2011 to 2015 increased among females, ages 18-25, ages ≥50, non-Hispanic Blacks, and pers

SUBMITTER: John WS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5828499 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature