Rates, characteristics and toxicology of cocaine-related deaths in Australia, 2000-2021

Original research
par
Darke, Shane et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Australia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

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.

Constatations/points à retenir

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.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective study of cocaine-related deaths in Australia, 2000-2021, retrieved from the National Coronial Information System (n=884).

Mots clés

Mortality
Stimulants
About PWUD