What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to analyze poly-substance use patterns among adults aged 50 and older with disabilities.

April 1, 2026

Poly-Substance Use of Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis Among Adults Aged 50 and Older with Disability: Analysis of 2020–2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data Across 33 U.S. States

FWFran WoodworthUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa MTMika D. ThompsonUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa JMJohn R. MasseyUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Key Points

This research aims to analyze poly-substance use patterns among adults aged 50 and older with disabilities.
Analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2020-2022)
Focused on adults aged 50 and older
Conducted analysis across 33 U.S. states
Identified trends in nicotine, alcohol, and cannabis use among older adults
Found significant rates of poly-substance use in the population
Highlighted the distinct health and social needs of this demographic

Abstract

Understanding of poly-substance use trends among older adults with disabilities, a group often overlooked in substance use research, can inform targeted interventions and evidence-based policies that address their distinct health and social needs.

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