RT Article
T1 Risk Factors Associated with Simultaneous Use of Alcohol and Prescription Opioids Among Young Adults in Michigan
JF Journal of drug issues
VO 54
IS 3
SP 409
OP 424
A1 Lee, Guijin
A2 Pasman, Emily
A2 Ellis, Jennifer D.
A2 Solberg, Marvin A.
A2 Hicks, Danielle
A2 Agius, Elizabeth
A2 Resko, Stella M. 1978-
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1891167235
AB Purpose: Alcohol can have serious side effects alone and can enhance the side effects of prescription opioids in unpredictable and dangerous ways. This study aims to identify risk factors for simultaneous use of alcohol and prescription opioids among young adults. Methods: Demographic characteristics, substance use, mental well-being, other substance-related factors, and simultaneous use of alcohol and prescription opioids were utilized to run multiple logistic regression analysis (N = 1751; aged 18–25). Results: Mental well-being (OR = 0.971, p = .003) and education level (OR = 0.383, p < .001) were associated with a lower likelihood of simultaneous use. Knowing someone who had a fatal overdose (OR = 2.443, p < .001), binge drinking (OR = 1.065, p = .012), and older age (OR = 1.250, p < .001) were associated with a greater likelihood of simultaneous use. Conclusion: The risk and protective factors identified in the current study point to specific areas for intervention to reduce simultaneous use. Further efforts are needed to minimize the increasing polysubstance-involved overdose mortality among young adults.
K1 mental well-being
K1 Binge drinking
K1 Alcohol
K1 prescription opioids
K1 Young adults
K1 simultaneous drug use
DO 10.1177/00220426231165264