Race-based differences in drug use prior to onset of opioid use disorder.

ABSTRACT: Rates of opioid use disorder (OUD) have increased dramatically over the past two decades, a rise that has been accompanied by changing demographics of those affected. Early exposure to drugs is a known risk factor for later development of opioid use disorder; but how and whether this risk factor may differ between racial groups is unknown. Our study seeks to identify race differences in self-report of current and past substance use in OUD-diagnosed treatment-seeking individuals. Patients (n = 157) presenting for methadone maintenance treatment at a racially diverse urban opioid treatment program were approached and consented for study involvement. Participants were administered substance use history questionnaires and urine drug screening at intake. Chi-square, t-tests, and rank-sum were u

SUBMITTER: Deutsch-Link S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9573766 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature