Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Sickle Cell Disease Compared to Other Chronic Conditions: a Population-Based Study of Black American Adults.

Charles R JonassaintJulia O'BrienEmily NardoRobert FeldmanMichael StantonLaura DeCastroKaleab Z Abebe

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)

SCD was not a risk factor for drug use disorders. Further data will be needed to understand the factors contributing to increased risk of alcohol use disorders in SCD and the role uncontrolled pain symptoms may have in driving substance use.

Keyphrases

sickle cell disease
chronic pain
risk factors
electronic health record
big data
physical activity
data analysis
deep learning