Concurrent use of opioids and stimulants and risk of fatal overdose: A cohort study

Concurrent use of opioids and stimulants and risk of fatal overdose: A cohort study

Abstract Background Stimulant use has been rising among people with opioid use disorder in recent years in North America, alongside a parallel rise in illicit drug toxicity (overdose) deaths. This study aimed to examine the association between stimulant use and overdose mortality. Methods Data from...

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Main Authors: Heather Palis, Chloé Xavier, Sabina Dobrer, Roshni Desai, Kali-olt Sedgemore, Marnie Scow, Kurt Lock, Wenqi Gan, Amanda Slaunwhite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Opioid use
Stimulant use
Concurrent substance use
Overdose
Fatal overdose
Cohort study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14506-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14506-w

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