Nonfatal opioid-related overdoses treated by emergency medical services in Florida, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Original research
par
Ward, Melissa K. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

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 assessed changes in nonfatal opioid-related overdoses in Florida during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Constatations/points à retenir

Nonfatal opioid-related overdoses increased in Florida during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expanding access to services that support treatment and recovery is critical to addressing the ongoing opioid crisis in Florida.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

EMS data

Mots clés

Overdose