Record linkage studies of drug-related deaths among adults who were released from prison to the community: a scoping review

Scoping review
by
Cooper, Janine A. et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

The objectives of this scoping review were to investigate, map and summarise evidence from record linkage studies about drug-related deaths among former adult prisoners.

Findings/Key points

This scoping review found an increased risk of drug-related death after release from prison, particularly during the first two weeks after release, though drug-related mortality risk remained elevated for the first year among former prisoners.

Design/methods

Scoping review (45 publications included)

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Keywords

Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Outcomes
Legal system/law enforcement