Original research
by
Ray, Bradley et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To describe the prevalence of incarceration among survivors of non-fatal overdose addressed through an emergency medical services (EMS) response, and compare incarceration by whether the emergency was for opioid-involved or stimulant-involved overdose.
Findings/Key points
Incarceration in county jail followed one in ten overdose-involved EMS responses. Overdose incidents had higher odds of incarceration than non-overdoses. Overdose patients who were incarcerated were booked on paraphernalia charges. Jail booking post stimulant overdose occurred more often than post opioid overdose.
Design/methods
Administrative records
Keywords
Overdose
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
