Original research
by
Aldabergenov, D. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
UK
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
We aimed to assess the impact of the first lockdown (initiated March 23rd 2020) on methadone- and buprenorphine-related deaths in England in people both prescribed and not prescribed OAT using data from the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths.
Findings/Key points
Methadone-related deaths in non-prescribed individuals, but not prescribed individuals, increased considerably above the annual trend forecast for 2020 during the first COVID-19 lockdown in England.
Design/methods
Retrospective post-mortem toxicology study
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
Mortality
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