Chunk #12 — Methods — Variables — Illegal Behavior and Arrest Outcome Variables

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Changes in associations of prescription opioid use disorder and illegal behaviors among adults in the United States from 2002 to 20.

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Past-year history of the following were examined as dichotomous (yes/no) variables: selling illicit drugs, stealing or trying to steal item(s) worth more than $50, and attacking someone with the intent to cause harm. Lifetime history of arrest and past-year history of arrest were examined as dichotomous variables.