Individuals with spinal cord injury have greater odds of substance use disorders than non-sci comparisons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are disproportionately affected by numerous physical and behavioral health disparities, but the literature lacks a clear understanding of the association between SCI and substance use disorders. Identifying such behavioral health disparities in persons with disabilities is an increasingly central focus for public health researchers and represents a critical first step for prevention.

Method

The present study utilized a large database of deidentified electronic health records to examine the association between SCI and substance use disorders related to alcohol, cannabis, opioid, and nicotine. Examining data from patients 16 years or older who had patient encounters at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center from January 1, 19

SUBMITTER: Graupensperger S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6921937 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature