Association of Disability Status and Type With Binge Drinking and Prescription Opioid Misuse Among Adults From a 3-State Sample.

Rachel Sayko AdamsJohn D CorriganGrant A RitterZoe A PringleGalina ZolotuskyRachel BlayneySharon Reif

Published in: Substance use & addiction journal (2024)

Adults with disabilities had higher odds of prescription opioid misuse, and among adults who currently drink, higher odds for binge drinking were observed. The magnitude of the association between disability status and prescription opioid misuse was particularly concerning. Providers should be trained to screen and treat for substance use problems for people with disabilities.

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