Table 2 Post-release illicit substance use for 751 participants who received medical care following release from prison
Illicit substance use | Never* N (%) | No use since release* N (%) | Use post-release* N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Cannabis (N = 744) | 155 (21) | 503 (68) | 86 (12) |
Cocaine (N = 746) | 325 (44) | 391 (52) | 30 (4) |
Heroin/Opioids (N = 740) | 445 (60) | 263 (36) | 32 (4) |
Amphetamine (N = 740) | 547 (74) | 184 (25) | 9 (1) |
Hallucinogens (N = 742) | 581 (78) | 157 (21) | 4 (1) |
MDMA (N = 625) | 546 (87) | 78 (12) | 1 |
Illicit prescriptions (N = 715) | 538 (75) | 154 (22) | 23 (3) |
Any illicit drug Use (N = 751) | 91 (12) | 526 (70) | 134 (18) |