The primary statistical challenge that must be addressed when using cross‐sectional data to
estimate the consequences of consuming addictive substances is the likely endogeneity of …

The paper focuses on two estimation methods that have been widely used to address
endogeneity in empirical research in health economics and health services research—two …

Risky health behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, drug use, unprotected sex, and
poor diets and sedentary lifestyles (leading to obesity) are a major source of preventable …

Objectives. This study examined factors associated with emergency department use among
homeless and marginally housed persons. Methods. Interviews were conducted with 2578 …

Background: Many injection drug users (IDUs) seek care at emergency departments and
some require hospital admission because of late presentation in the course of their illness …

Background Substance use disorders (SUD) are associated with non-adherence to medical
care and high utilization of hospital services. This study characterized patterns and …

Access to effective treatments for substance use disorders is a critical public health issue,
especially in rural areas. Difficulties in access to care may account for the large proportion of …

This paper explores the relationship between adolescent marijuana use and school
attendance. Data were pooled from the 1997 and 1998 National Household Surveys on …

Objectives: To examine trends and correlates of cannabis-involved emergency department
(ED) visits in the United States from 2004 to 2011. Methods: Data were obtained from the …

Illicit drug use has declined among the US adult population, but national surveys show the
majority of illicit drug users are employed. Concern about workplace productivity …