Trends and correlates of perceived access to heroin among young adults in the United States, 2002-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We are at a unique moment in United States (US) history as heroin overdose rates are higher than at any time in recent memory. Based on prior research and the developmental risks faced by young adults (ages 18-25), we examine the trends and correlates of perceived access to heroin among this group over a 15-year period.

Methods

We analyzed national trend data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2002-2016) on young adults' (N = 247,679; ages 18-25) perceived access to heroin. We conducted logistic regression analyses with survey year specified as an independent variable and heroin access specified as the dependent variable while controlling for sociodemographic factors.

Results

A majority of respondents reported that it would be difficult or imp

SUBMITTER: Salas-Wright CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6239938 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature