US-born residents more than five times likely to use prescription opioids than new immigrants
A new study from the University of Michigan and Dartmouth University found that in an adjusted analysis, immigrants who lived in the U.S. between five and 15 years were more than three times as likely to use opioids than new immigrants. U-M Nursing associate professor, Matthew Davis discusses the influence of American culture on opioid use, the immigrant paradox and research implications.
“Our results indicate that American culture has a potent influence on opioid prescribing, as evidenced by the dramatic time effect that is associated with a massive increase in prescription opioid use among immigrants to the United States,” Davis said.
