TY - JOUR
T1 - Prevalence and Correlates of Illicit Substance Use Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Seven Cities Across the United States
AU - Chassman, Stephanie
AU - Barman-Adhikari, Anamika
AU - Hsu, Hsun Ta
AU - Ferguson, Kristin M.
AU - Narendorf, Sarah C.
AU - Maria, Diane Santa
AU - Shelton, Jama
AU - Petering, Robin
AU - Bender, Kimberly
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2022.
PY - 2022/10
Y1 - 2022/10
N2 - Background: Young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) engage in substantially higher substance use rates than housed young adults. This current study builds on previous research by investigating the prevalence of and salient correlates of illicit substance use across a seven-city sample. Methods: This study used the Homeless Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (HYRRS) dataset, n=1426 Young adults experiencing homelessness to study patterns and correlates of illicit substance use. Results: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess correlates of substance use. Study site, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, history of suicidal ideation, use of specific substances, and trading sex for drugs were associated with five types of illicit substance use (ecstasy, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and injection drug use). Conclusion: Findings indicate that substance use interventions for YAEH must be multifaceted, addressing illicit and multiple substance use, along with the myriad factors associated with substance use among this at-risk group.
AB - Background: Young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) engage in substantially higher substance use rates than housed young adults. This current study builds on previous research by investigating the prevalence of and salient correlates of illicit substance use across a seven-city sample. Methods: This study used the Homeless Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (HYRRS) dataset, n=1426 Young adults experiencing homelessness to study patterns and correlates of illicit substance use. Results: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess correlates of substance use. Study site, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, history of suicidal ideation, use of specific substances, and trading sex for drugs were associated with five types of illicit substance use (ecstasy, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and injection drug use). Conclusion: Findings indicate that substance use interventions for YAEH must be multifaceted, addressing illicit and multiple substance use, along with the myriad factors associated with substance use among this at-risk group.
KW - Substance use
KW - Young adults experiencing homelessness
KW - homelessness
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U2 - 10.1177/00220426211049355
DO - 10.1177/00220426211049355
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85126748713
SN - 0022-0426
VL - 52
SP - 488
EP - 508
JO - Journal of Drug Issues
JF - Journal of Drug Issues
IS - 4
ER -