Investigating opioid-related fatalities in southern Sweden: contact with care-providing authorities and comparison of substances

Investigating opioid-related fatalities in southern Sweden: contact with care-providing authorities and comparison of substances

Abstract Background Opioid-related deaths have increased in Western countries over recent decades. Despite numerous studies investigating opioid-related mortality, only a few have focused on the lives of the deceased individuals prior to their deaths, specifically regarding contact with care-providi...

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Main Authors: Lisa Andersson, Anders Håkansson, Peter Krantz, Björn Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Opioids
Opioid intoxication
Opioid-related mortality
Interventions
Care-providing authorities
Harm reduction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-019-0354-y

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