… It can thus be assumed that the prevalence of illegal drug use is regularly underestimated in
surveys. However, evidence of a constant rate of opioid dependence over the past 20 years (…

… in cannabis use and behavioral, psychosocial, and psychiatric problems are … the prevalence
of cannabis use and associated problems, as well as on substitution of cannabis for opioids, …

… We obtained data from 4025 individuals exposed to opioid painkillers from the National
Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions III. We matched individuals with …

… perspectives, the epidemiology, and the causes and risk factors of opioid abuse and review
… to minimize the risk of opioid abuse and addiction by reducing inappropriate prescribing of …

… However, opioid use disorders are currently the only DUDs for which empirically supported
… mild DUDs, medications for mild opioid use disorders, and medications under development …

… of opioids and therefore overall rates of opioid use disorder, … after having initiated opioids
through prescription opioids, or … The prevalence of opioid addiction is highest in white males. …

… In addition, there is consistent evidence that the prevalence of childhood physical and
sexual abuse are increased in people with a history of opioid use; however, the quality of the …

… the implications of the opioid use disorder epidemic in the … The present article reviews the
epidemiology of opioid use disorder … for patients with opioid use disorder, including physiologic …

… Meaning The use of prescription opioids may have contributed to the greater increase in
the prevalence of heroin use and related disorder observed among white individuals. …

… substance use related disorders: 1. Toward amphetamine, cocaine and prescription drug
use disorder continua using Item Response Theory. Drug & Alcohol Dependence, 122, 38–46. …