A scoping review of law enforcement drug seizures and overdose mortality in the United States

Scoping review
par
Cano, Manuel et al

Date de publication

2024

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

This scoping review summarized peer-reviewed literature on associations between law enforcement drug seizures and drug-related mortality in the United States (US) in the era of illicitly-manufactured fentanyl, comparing study data sources, measures, methodologies, settings, and findings.

Constatations/points à retenir

Studies in this review provided consistent evidence that fentanyl-related seizure measures are positively associated with overdose mortality outcomes, despite the limitations inherent in drug seizure data, even in the absence of available information regarding seizure weight or dosage.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

14 studies included

Mots clés

Mortality
Illegal drugs
Legal system/law enforcement
Outcomes