Reference

Year/Country

Participants

Objective

Main results

Theme

[12]

2002/US

People with disabilities (non-specific)

To examine tobacco use characteristics among adults with disabilities in Massachusetts

Adults with disabilities are more likely to use tobacco and smoke. Smoking rates vary by type of disability.

I

[13]

2007/US

People with disabilities (non-specific)

To evaluate the accessibility of a nationally representative sample of the United States substance abuse treatment facilities for people with disabilities

There were barriers in treatment: lack of services, accommodation, parking places, visual and audible warnings and Braille materials.

II

[14]

2004/US

People with disabilities (non-specific)

To identify the prevalence of substance abuse and disability

PwD caused by damage to the nervous system has a higher risk for substance abuse; it may be more expensive and complicated to treat. PwD can also experience the disorder related to substance. PwD does not believe that require treatment or the use of substances contributing to disability.

I

[15]

2006/US

People with disabilities (non-specific) and managers from Drug and Alcohol Treatment Office

To identify areas needed to develop policies for access to treatment for substance abuse for people with disabilities

The barriers were: attributes of people with disabilities, limited access, recognition for the need for treatment, limited mobility, negative attitude toward treatment, stigma of disability prevents successful treatment, family members do not believe in treatment, inadequate community resources, belief that substance abuse should not be treated, lack of services and abuse substances.

II

[16]

2007/UK

People with intellectual disabilities

To examine the reasons why people with intellectual disabilities abuse of alcohol or drugs, and the impact that this behavior can have on them, and analyze the services they receive

Reasons for its use and abuse: self-medication, psychological trauma, social distance from their community, loss, sadness, confusion. Consequences: psychological impact, financial implications, verbal and physical confrontation, amnesia, suicidal ideation, conflicts with people they lived, loss of independence, discussions with family, violent behavior.

I

[17]

2009/Brazil

People with visually impairment

To understand the perception of blind women and men on drugs

Blind men cited disadvantages drug abuse: losing physical and mental health, neglecting to work and study. Substance abuse is due loneliness, unemployment and family conflicts.

I

[18]

2013/Norway

People with substance use disorder and severe mental llness

To explore reasons for substance use through analysis of the participants’ experiences

The reasons are: in controlling the symptoms of mental illness, counteracting medication side effects, or balancing the ambiguity.

I