Table 3.
Factors associated with post-release illicit substance use
| Independent variable* | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.98 | 0.96–1.00 |
| Male | 3.91 | 1.73–8.81 |
| Black | 1.31 | 0.82–2.09 |
| Unstable housing | 1.68 | 0.58–4.82 |
| Institutional housing | 0.81 | 0.28–2.35 |
| Doubling up | 3.33 | 1.20–9.28 |
| Length of most recent incarceration (years) | 0.93 | 0.89–0.98 |
| Time to TCN engagement (weeks) | 1.07 | 1.03–1.10 |
| Parole | 0.58 | 0.34–0.99 |
| Depression | 1.32 | 0.82–2.13 |
| Bipolar disorder | 1.62 | 0.97–2.71 |
| Drug use disorder | 2.27 | 1.40–3.68 |
*662 participants with complete data included in regression