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Changes in the Association of Drug Use with Depressive Disorders in Recent Decades: The Case of Cocaine

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The social meaning of cocaine changed during the 1980 s and 1990s. The present study examined changes in the psychological profile of cocaine users. We used Baltimore data of the National Institute of Mental Health-funded Epidemiologic Catchment Area study during 1981 (n = 3,006; 60% female) and 1993-1994 (n = 1,679; 52% female). The diagnostic interview schedule measured cocaine use and depressive disorders (dysthymia, major depressive disorder). The odds ratio of cocaine use for those with depression was 1.28 and 3.53 in 1981 and 1993-1994 respectively. The results suggest a historical period effect in the association of cocaine use and depression. Limitations and implications are discussed.

Source: Substance Use & Misuse

DOI: 10.3109/10826081003777550

Authors: Amy S. B. Bohnert, Richard A. Miech

Institutions: University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, University of Colorado Denver

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse