Original research
by
Fine, Kimberly L. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Sweden
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study examined the association between opioid analgesic prescription initiation and suicidal behavior among young people.
Findings/Key points
Adolescents, teens, and young adults initiating opioid therapy had a sharply elevated risk for suicidal behavior relative to noninitiators, but not relative to peers initiating prescription NSAIDs.
Design/methods
Data from the Swedish population register
Keywords
Mortality
Youth
Safer supply
Outcomes
Chronic pain
Mental health
