Severe Mental Health Conditions, Fentanyl Injection, and Severe Substance Use Disorders Are Associated with Violent Victimization among Rural Appalachian Adults Who Inject Drugs

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Explores the correlation between polyvictimization, having experienced two or more types of violence, and mental health conditions, substance use, and socio-demographic factors among people who inject drugs in rural Appalachia. Breaks down data by types of violence experienced, mental health and substance use history, age, sex, and experience with homelessness, among other measures.

Janet K. Otachi, Shawndaya S. Thrasher, Leah A. Munroe, et al.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 52(3), 409-419

06/2026

Abuse and violence · Appalachia · Health disparities · Illicit drug use · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Prescription drug misuse · Statistics and data · Kentucky