Prevalence and high-risk behaviors associated with non-fatal overdose among people who use illicit opioids: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2021.1978112
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of non-fatal overdose among people who use illicit opioids (PWUIOs) and determine the demographic and behavioral characteristics associa... read more here.
Keywords: non fatal; fatal overdose; among people; use illicit ... See more keywords
Prevalence of respiratory conditions among people who use illicit opioids: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.14870
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS There are growing concerns over the respiratory health of people who use illicit opioids due to high rates of opioid inhalation and tobacco smoking in this group. This study aimed to summarize… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence respiratory; systematic review; prevalence; illicit opioids ... See more keywords
Impact of migration from an illicit drug scene on hospital outcomes among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada.
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.13095
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND AIMS People who use illicit drugs (PWUD) are vulnerable to an array of negative health outcomes, and increased hospital services utilisation. PWUD are also a transient population which poses challenges to the provision… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drugs; migration; use illicit; health ... See more keywords
Covid-19-related changes to drug-selling networks and their effects on people who use illicit opioids.
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DOI: 10.15288/jsad.21-00438
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted peoples' ability to buy, sell, and obtain items that they use in their daily lives. It may have had a particularly negative effect on the ability of people… read more here.
Keywords: people use; covid; illicit opioids; changes drug ... See more keywords