Sexual orientation disparities in prescription drug misuse among a nationally representative sample of adolescents: Prevalence and correlates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.09.021
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Sexual minority adolescents (SMA) may be at disproportionate risk for misusing prescription psychotropic medications compared to their heterosexual peers. However, generalizable studies specific to this age group are lacking. The current study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: orientation disparities; sexual orientation; disparities prescription; drug ... See more keywords
Racial Disparities in Prescription of Antidepressants Among U.S. Veterans Referred to Behavioral Health Care.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100237
Abstract: White veterans referred to a collaborative care program were almost twice as likely as Black veterans to receive an antidepressant prescription. Notably, Black patients had significantly higher severity of depression symptoms, and more Black patients… read more here.
Keywords: racial disparities; prescription antidepressants; veterans referred; disparities prescription ... See more keywords