Substance use patterns and health profiles among US adults who use opioids, methamphetamine, or both, 2015-2018

Source:

Shearer, R. D., Howell, B. A., Bart, G., & Winkelman, T. N. (2020). Substance use patterns and health profiles among US adults who use opioids, methamphetamine, or both, 2015-2018. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 108162.

Highlights

•Methamphetamine use was associated with lower income, rurality, and unstable housing.

•Use of both opioids and methamphetamine was associated with more chronic conditions.

•Use of both substances together was associated with more injection needle use.

•Use of both substances together was associated with more severe mental illness.