Trends in opioid overdose fatalities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio: Multi-drug mixtures, the African-American community and carfentanil

Background: Ohio's age-adjusted opioid overdose fatality rate is double the national average. In an ever-evolving epidemic, it is crucial to monitor trends to inform public health interventions. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using the Medical Examiner's decedent case files f...

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Main Authors: Manreet K. Bhullar, Thomas P. Gilson, Mendel E. Singer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772724622000476