The impact of opioid agonist treatment on fatal and non-fatal drug overdose among people with a history of opioid dependence in NSW, Australia, 2001-2018: findings from the OATS retrospective linkage study

Original research
par
Jones, Nicola R. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Australia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We aim to determine whether non-fatal overdose followed the same pattern as fatal overdose, comparing the first 4 weeks of treatment and treatment cessation

Constatations/points à retenir

Retention on opioid agonist treatment is protective against drug related overdose. Non-fatal overdose was elevated in the first four weeks of treatment. Fatal overdose was highest in the first four week’s post-treatment.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective cohort study

Mots clés

About PWUD
Overdose
Mortality
Transitions in care/treatment
Outcomes