Trends in Prescribing Opioids, Benzodiazepines, and Both Among Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder in New York State.

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a highly prevalent public health problem that contributes to opioid- and benzodiazepine-related morbidity and mortality. Even though co-utilization of these substances is particularly harmful, data are sparse on opioid or benzodiazepine prescribing patterns among individuals with AUD.

Objective: To estimate temporal trends and disparities in opioid, benzodiazepine, and opioid/benzodiazepine co-prescribing among individuals with AUD in New York State (NYS).