Original research
by
Darke, Shane et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Assess the population mortality rates of cocaine-related deaths in Australia, 2000-2021; 2. determine the circumstances of death and case characteristics; and 3. determine their toxicological profile.
Findings/Key points
There was a large increase in cocaine-related deaths across Australia from 2000 to 2021. This was accompanied by changes in case profiles, with histories of injecting drug use and substance use problems, as well as recent opioid use, becoming less prominent.
Design/methods
Retrospective study of cocaine-related deaths in Australia, 2000-2021, retrieved from the National Coronial Information System (n=884).
Keywords
Mortality
Stimulants
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