Racial-ethnic Differences in Reasons for Misuse of Prescription Medications Among US Adults

Conclusions

The increased misuse of prescription pain relievers for medical reasons among racial-ethnic minority groups demonstrates a continued need to investigate underlying structural factors driving these behaviors. The higher odds of sedative and tranquilizer misuse for recreational purposes among racial-ethnic minority groups warrant further investigation.

Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - July 1, 2022 Category: Addiction Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research