Nonmedical Use of Antihistaminergic Anxiolytics and Other Prescription Drugs among Persons with Opioid Dependence
Joint Authors
Hakansson, Anders
Abrahamsson, T.
Dahlman, Disa
Kral, Alex H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Nonmedical prescription drug use (NMPDU) is an increasing problem, insufficiently studied among people in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT).
This study investigates the prevalence of and factors associated with NMPDU for drug classes insufficiently described in opioid-dependent populations, including antihistaminergic anxiolytics and central stimulants.
Methods.
Study participants were recruited at two OMT clinics in Malmo, Sweden, between October 2014 and December 2015 ( N = 73 ) and interviewed about their use, motivations for use, and acquisition and administration of prescription drugs.
Results.
The majority of the sample reported lifetime NMPDU: 60% for benzodiazepine-like hypnotics (z-drugs), 21% for pregabalin, 19% for stimulants, and 12%–15% for antihistaminergic anxiolytics.
Lower age was associated with nonmedical benzodiazepine use (Adjusted Odds Ratio = 0.89; 95% Confidence Interval = 0.82–0.97).
Illicit acquisition was reported by 61% of people using z-drugs, 46% of people using pregabalin, and 38% of people using prescription stimulants, but only by 6–10% of people using antihistaminergic anxiolytics.
Conclusions.
The substantial nonmedical use of pregabalin, z-drugs, and prescription stimulants found in this study suggests that clinicians should prescribe these drugs with great caution.
Nonmedical use of antihistaminergic anxiolytics does not seem to be a clinical issue among people in OMT in a Swedish setting, but we propose future studies to monitor their use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dahlman, Disa& Abrahamsson, T.& Kral, Alex H.& Hakansson, Anders. 2016. Nonmedical Use of Antihistaminergic Anxiolytics and Other Prescription Drugs among Persons with Opioid Dependence. Journal of Addiction،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107178
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dahlman, Disa…[et al.]. Nonmedical Use of Antihistaminergic Anxiolytics and Other Prescription Drugs among Persons with Opioid Dependence. Journal of Addiction No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107178
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dahlman, Disa& Abrahamsson, T.& Kral, Alex H.& Hakansson, Anders. Nonmedical Use of Antihistaminergic Anxiolytics and Other Prescription Drugs among Persons with Opioid Dependence. Journal of Addiction. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107178
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1107178