Individual and Network Correlates of Antisocial Personality Disorder Among Rural Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Users

ConclusionsParticipants meeting criteria for ASPD were more likely to report recent heroin and crack use, which are far less common drugs of abuse in this population in which the predominant drug of abuse is prescription opioids. Greater discord within relationships was also identified among those with ASPD symptomatology. Given the elevated risk for blood‐borne infection (eg, HIV) and other negative social and health consequences conferred by this high‐risk subgroup, exploration of tailored network‐based interventions with mental health assessment is recommended.

Source: The Journal of Rural Health - December 31, 2015 Category: Rural Health Authors: Rachel V. Smith, April M. Young, Ursula L. Mullins, Jennifer R. Havens Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research