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Table 3 Comparing associations of heroin or illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) use with clinical characteristics between NSDUH and NMUX in 2022. *Represents past year use. Stimulants were limited to cocaine and nonpharmaceutical amphetamines. Benzodiazepine use includes nonmedical use of prescription or nonpharmaceutical benzodiazepines

From: Comparison of heroin and fentanyl use in US nationally representative surveys

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NSDUH

Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI)

NMURx

Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI)

Cigarette Use (Ref.: Every day)

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ā€ƒSome days

0.94 (0.45, 1.96)

1.19 (0.94, 1.51)

ā€ƒNot at all / Blank

0.19 (0.08, 0.44)

0.46 (0.36, 0.58)

Cannabis Use (Ref: None)*

1 (0.53, 1.91)

1.19 (0.93, 1.51)

Heavy alcohol use (Ref: No)

1.08 (0.45, 2.6)

1.17 (0.8, 1.71)

Stimulant use (Ref: None)*

11.06 (6.22, 19.65)

27.52 (21.14, 35.83)

Benzodiazepine use (Ref: None)*

6.17 (3.68, 10.36)

4.1 (3.09, 5.44)

Medication for OUD use (Ref: None)*

22.06 (13.05, 37.3)

9.43 (6.31, 14.07)

Hospitalization in past year (Ref: None)

1.02 (0.47, 2.19)

1.89 (1.43, 2.49)