Epidemiology of substance abuse among migrants compared to native born population in primary care

摘要: Background and Objectives Research in the United States tends to indicate that immigrants from most sociogeographic regions have considerably lower substance use disorder (SUD) rates than native born individuals. We aimed analyze differences between population regarding abuse dependence. This objective was approached using data ARACAT cross-sectional multicenter study primary care settings of two different Spanish regions: Aragon Catalonia. Methods Three thousand six patients (1,503 randomly selected 1,503 paired by age gender) were interviewed Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Results Reported dependence more prevalent (alcohol 5.1% vs. 2.6% p < .0001, alcohol 3.3% n.s., other 3.4% .4% .5% 4.0% p < .0001). Large detected ethnic groups. Sociodemographic characteristics such as female gender, older age, higher level education or stable housing (among others), found be protective against SUDs. Conclusions Scientific Significance Immigrants levels abuse, however, those do consume show both comorbid mental disorders problematic alcohol/substance use. It would appear case issues specific immigrant cultures, extreme stigmatization use, may serve promote social marginalization inhibit treatment access. (Am J Addict 2014;23:337–342)