Factors associated with opioid overdose during medication-assisted treatment: How can we identify individuals at risk?

Abstract Background Due to the loss of tolerance to opioids during medication-assisted treatment (MAT), this period may represent a time of heightened risk for overdose. Identifying factors associated with increased risk of overdose during treatment is therefore paramount to improving outcomes. We a...

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Main Authors: Vivian Y. O. Au, Tea Rosic, Nitika Sanger, Alannah Hillmer, Caroul Chawar, Andrew Worster, David C. Marsh, Lehana Thabane, Zainab Samaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00521-4