Original research
par
Aldabergenov, D. et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
UK
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We aimed to assess the impact of the first lockdown (initiated March 23rd 2020) on methadone- and buprenorphine-related deaths in England in people both prescribed and not prescribed OAT using data from the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths.
Constatations/points à retenir
Methadone-related deaths in non-prescribed individuals, but not prescribed individuals, increased considerably above the annual trend forecast for 2020 during the first COVID-19 lockdown in England.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective post-mortem toxicology study
Mots clés
Substitution/OAT
Mortality
About PWUD
