Opioid Misuse as a Coping Behavior for Unmet Mental Health Needs Among U.S. Adults

Gracelyn Cruden and Ruchir Karmali

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Abstract: Self-medication theory posits that opioids may be misused to cope with mental or emotional distress, especially if distress is not treated.

Keywords: Substance use; Prescription opioid misuse; Mental health; Mental health services; NSDUH; Major depression (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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