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  • Criminology
  • Addiction Medicine

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  • Research on alcohol and gun involvement is extensive, but the link between opioid use and firearms remains understudied.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing targeted interventions and public safety strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and correlates of gun possession, accessibility, and related behaviors among individuals dependent on opioids.
  • To compare gun involvement rates between opioid-dependent individuals and those seeking alcohol detoxification.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 386 individuals undergoing opioid detoxification and 51 individuals undergoing alcohol detoxification in Massachusetts.
  • Data collected included lifetime experiences with gun involvement, demographics, and history of incarceration.

Main Results:

  • Opioid users exhibited substantially higher rates of gun involvement than alcohol users, including carrying guns for protection (31.3% vs. 3.9%) and shooting at others (13.8% vs. 2.0%).
  • Factors associated with greater gun involvement among opioid users included being male, non-White, having a history of incarceration, and reporting poorer self-control.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with opioid use disorder demonstrate significantly higher levels of gun involvement across various behaviors.
  • These findings underscore the urgent need for integrated approaches addressing both substance use and firearm safety in clinical and public health settings.