Original research
by
Carlson, Robert G. et al
Release Date
2020
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study tests the hypothesis that people who have used non-prescribed buprenorphine more frequently in the past six months were less likely to experience a drug overdose during that same time period.
Findings/Key points
The findings support our hypothesis that higher frequency of non-prescribed buprenorphine use is associated with lower risk of drug overdose, a potential harm reduction consequence of diversion.
Design/methods
Interviews (n=356)
Keywords
Diversion
Substitution/OAT
About PWUD
Overdose
