Variation by race and ethnicity in the prevalence and trends of parental opioid misuse in child welfare: findings from the Regional Partnership Grant-1

Given the harmful effects of parental opioid use on child well-being, this study explored the prevalence and trends of opioid misuse among 11,457 child welfare-involved parents participating in substance use disorder treatment through the Regional Partnership Grant-1 (2007–2012). Prevalence and trends of opioid misuse were examined for the sample overall and by race and ethnicity. Most of the parents were White (69%) and 31% were parents of...