Who is Engaging in Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs in Canada? An Intersectional Analysis

Our findings show clear patterns in NMUPD among this general population sample, especially related to illegal drug use, age, sex, disability, and mental health. It is important to consider how sociodemographic, health, and substance use factors work together to shape risks of NMUPD.

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Substance Use & Misuse
Published
2026-03-15
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2026.2641698
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Who is Engaging in Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs in Canada? An Intersectional Analysis

Shiona K Glass-Kaastra, Natalie Doan, Carolina Soto Fajardo
Substance Use & Misuse
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Who is Engaging in Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs in Canada? An Intersectional Analysis

Shiona K Glass-Kaastra, Natalie Doan, Carolina Soto Fajardo
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Abstract

Our findings show clear patterns in NMUPD among this general population sample, especially related to illegal drug use, age, sex, disability, and mental health. It is important to consider how sociodemographic, health, and substance use factors work together to shape risks of NMUPD.

Substance Use & Misuse
University of Waterloo (CA), Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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