Table 1.
Average NM-ASSIST SI scores and risk categories among randomly selected rural women in jails (N=688)
| Mean SI score | Low risk | Moderate risk | High risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription opioids | 26.5 (sd=14.3) | 14.8% | 22.8% | 62.4% |
| Sedatives/Sleep Pills | 19.7 (sd=14.9) | 26.5% | 32.0% | 41.6% |
| Methamphetamine | 14.9 (sd=15.7) | 44.0% | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| Marijuana | 11.8 (sd=11.7) | 36.1% | 48.1% | 15.8% |
| Street Opioids1 | 10.0 (sd=14.7) | 62.4% | 16.3% | 21.4% |
| Cocaine | 8.9 (sd=12.2) | 55.1% | 31.1% | 13.8% |
| Prescription stimulants | 6.6 (sd=11.0) | 65.3% | 24.7% | 10.0% |
*
Note: Level of risk associated with different Substance Involvement Score: 0–3 Lower Risk; 4–26 Moderate Risk; 27+ High Risk.
1
It should be noted that “street opioids” in this analysis includes heroin.