Understanding the substance use of autistic adolescents and adults: a mixed-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autistic individuals might be more likely to misuse substances than non-autistic individuals. Better understanding of these patterns can help clinicians identify strategies to reduce substance use, protecting physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to compare the experiences of substance use between autistic and non-autistic adolescents and adults.

Methods

This study is a mixed-methods study, including both quantitative (closed-ended questions) and qualitative (one open-ended question) online assessments. Data were collected as part of a larger study, the Autism and Physical Health Survey, in which we administered an anonymised, online questionnaire to autistic and non-autistic individuals aged 16-90 years. In the present study, we investigated data

SUBMITTER: Weir E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8310943 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature