Original research
by
Darke, Shane et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Aims: To determine 1. The characteristics of all recorded cases of fatal drug poisoning involving novel synthetic opioids (NSOs) in Australia; 2. The toxicology of cases; and 3. The major autopsy findings.
Findings/Key points
Ten NSOs were identified. Case characteristics suggest a younger cohort whose profile is more typical of use of other NPS than of the established opioids. A large proportion used NSOs by non-injecting routes of administration.
Design/methods
Review of all fatal poisonings related to NSOs in Australia 2000-2021 identified in the National Coronial Information System.
Keywords
Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
Drug checking
