Original research
par
Boulger, Jordan K. et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Substance use disorder researchers and treatment professionals have long recognized that risk of opioid-related mortality (ORM) is elevated after release from jail and prison. However, there are gaps in knowledge around ORM among people on probation and the relationship of ORM to drug testing and treatment referral while under supervision.
Constatations/points à retenir
Individuals on probation were fifteen times more likely to die from ORM than the general county population, largely driven by fentanyl (detected in 86.8% of deaths). Risk was elevated for clients over age 45, clients with at least one positive drug test for opioids or cocaine , and clients with previous placements in drug treatment. Positive urine tests for opioids were associated with 80 times greater risk of ORM than the general population. Although Black clients experienced ORM in greater numbers, white clients had relatively greater ORM risk.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
We joined mortality records and probation records for 2018 and 2019 to determine the rate of ORM for the probation population.
Mots clés
Overdose
Mortality
Equity
About PWUD
Social services
Outcomes
Legal system/law enforcement
Illegal drugs
