Original research
by
Parkes, Tessa et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
UK
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Explored how individuals and family members perceive the issue of overdose in relation to opioid analgesics, and their views of overdose prevention and potential interventions.
Findings/Key points
Analysis generated five themes: (1) living with pain and experiencing stigma; (2) taking more medication than prescribed; (3) side effects of medication; (4) overdose risk and prevention: the role of prescribers; and (5) attitudes towards naloxone to address overdose risk.
Design/methods
Interviews (n=12)
Keywords
Overdose
Safer supply
About PWUD
Chronic pain
