Original research
par
Kazemitabar, Maryam 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 study investigated patterns of prescription opioids dispensed in the 12 months before opioid-detected overdose death in Connecticut between May 8, 2016, and January 2, 2018, considering differences by demographic characteristics.
Constatations/points à retenir
Rapid dose increases in dispensed opioids may be associated with opioid-detected overdose deaths, especially among women.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
The sample included decedents who had an opioid dispensed within 30 days preceding death. Using multilevel modeling, we estimated the slope of change in mean morphine equivalent (MME) daily dose over 12 months before death, considering linear and quadratic effects of time.
Mots clés
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Mortality
Opioids
Outcomes
Overdose
Sex/Gender
