U.S. overdose deaths involving polysubstance use—particularly opioids combined with stimulants—have risen sharply in recent ...
Polysubstance use disorder is a mental health condition in which someone uses more than one substance at the same time or within a short period of time, despite a pattern of negative effects.
Overdose deaths from polysubstance use escalated from 2004 to 2022 for all racial and ethnic groups but with disproportionate ...
A massive survey recently released by a national drug-testing company strongly suggests we are well into the “fourth wave” of the opioid crisis. The three previous waves were driven by 1) prescription ...
A massive survey recently released by a national drug-testing company strongly suggests we are well into the “fourth wave” of the opioid crisis. The three previous waves were driven by 1) prescription ...
Most research suggests that opioid overdoses involving multiple substances in the United States typically occur among people aged 25–54. However, a new study led by Boston University School of Public ...
Most research suggests that opioid overdoses involving multiple substances in the United States typically occur among people ages 25-54. However, a new study led by Boston University School of Public ...
PWH with substance use face increased risks of housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation issues compared to controls. Polysubstance users have higher odds of depression, mania, and ...
In a new study published in the Harm Reduction Journal, addiction researcher Allison Tegge proposes a new way to measure substance use disorder by recognizing incremental health improvements of people ...