Original research
par
Friebel, Rocco et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
UK
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We examine the impact of spending cuts resulting from government prescribed austerity measures on opioid-related hospitalisations and mortality, thereby expanding on existing evidence suggesting a countercyclical relationship with macroeconomic performance.
Constatations/points à retenir
More people consume opioids when macroeconomic performance declines. Austerity measures were associated with opioid abuse through social-risk effects. Policymakers should avoid regressive policies to address opioid epidemics.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Longitudinal panel data methods
Mots clés
Overdose
Mortality
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Illegal drugs
