2023
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1116654
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The role of substance use in the lives of incarcerated older adults: A qualitative study

Abstract: BackgroundThe prevalence of drug abuse among older adults has grown over the last decade. Despite the expanding development of a body of research dedicated to studying this phenomenon, drug abuse by incarcerated older adults has been marginalized. Thus, the aim of the present study was to explore drug abuse patterns in the lives of incarcerated older adults.MethodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 incarcerated older adults, and an interpretive analysis was used to analyze the participants’ narra… Show more

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“…Using data from a 2015 to 2017 national drug use survey, Schuler et al report that older adults who “misuse” prescription opioids are more likely to have a medical source for their opioids, compared to younger people, and cite pain relief as their primary motivator for substance use [ 13 ]. Another study identified the role of social and familial networks in the initiation of substance use among incarcerated older adults with a history of drug use [ 14 ]. We could not locate studies on harm reduction behaviors or drug use management strategies among older adults in the US who use substances.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Using data from a 2015 to 2017 national drug use survey, Schuler et al report that older adults who “misuse” prescription opioids are more likely to have a medical source for their opioids, compared to younger people, and cite pain relief as their primary motivator for substance use [ 13 ]. Another study identified the role of social and familial networks in the initiation of substance use among incarcerated older adults with a history of drug use [ 14 ]. We could not locate studies on harm reduction behaviors or drug use management strategies among older adults in the US who use substances.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%