Opioid toxicology

Q: All of the following are the risk factors for misuse and increase morbidity and mortality for nonmedical use of sedatives or tranquilizers except? 

A) White race 
B) Male sex 
C) Uninsured 
D) Unemployed 
E) Cigarette use


Answer: B

In the United States, overdose deaths involving benzodiazepines have increased many folds in last few years. It has been called a crisis. This is particularly concerning in combination with alcohol or opioids. A massive cohort of 92,000 adults has been examined and various risk factors have been identified. It includes

 ●White race 
 ●Female sex 
 ●Uninsured 
 ●Unemployed 
 ●Panic symptoms 
 ●Other psychiatric symptoms 
 ●Alcohol abuse or dependence 
 ●Cigarette use 
 ●Illicit drug use 
 ●History of IV drug use


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Reference:

Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Desai RA. Non-medical use, abuse and dependence on sedatives and tranquilizers among U.S. adults: psychiatric and socio-demographic correlates. Drug Alcohol Depend 2007; 90:280.