Overdose deaths following previous non‐fatal heroin overdose: record linkage of ambulance attendance and death registry data
MA Stoové, PM Dietze, D Jolley - Drug and alcohol review, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction and Aims. Experiencing previous non‐fatal overdoses have been
identified as a predictor of subsequent non‐fatal overdoses; however, few studies have …
identified as a predictor of subsequent non‐fatal overdoses; however, few studies have …
Intentional overdose among heroin overdose survivors
P Heale, P Dietze, C Fry - Journal of Urban Health, 2003 - Springer
Previous studies have reported varying rates of intentional overdose among heroin
overdose survivors. This article reports on the prevalence of intentional heroin overdose …
overdose survivors. This article reports on the prevalence of intentional heroin overdose …
Morbidity associated with non‐fatal heroin overdose
M Warner‐Smith, S Darke, C Day - Addiction, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To estimate the range and severity of heroin overdose related morbidity. Design Cross‐
sectional survey. Setting Sydney, Australia. Participants 198 heroin users. Findings Sixty …
sectional survey. Setting Sydney, Australia. Participants 198 heroin users. Findings Sixty …
Patterns and correlates of non-fatal heroin overdose at 11-year follow-up: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study
Background Overdose is a major cause of morbidity and mortality amongst opioid users.
This paper reported recent non-fatal overdose amongst the Australian Treatment Outcome …
This paper reported recent non-fatal overdose amongst the Australian Treatment Outcome …
[HTML][HTML] Increases in heroin overdose deaths—28 states, 2010 to 2012
RA Rudd, LJ Paulozzi, MJ Bauer, RW Burleson… - MMWR Morb Mortal …, 2014 - cdc.gov
Nationally, death rates from prescription opioid pain reliever (OPR) overdoses quadrupled
during 1999–2010, whereas rates from heroin overdoses increased by< 50%.* Individual …
during 1999–2010, whereas rates from heroin overdoses increased by< 50%.* Individual …
Non-fatal overdose as a risk factor for subsequent fatal overdose among people who inject drugs
A Caudarella, H Dong, MJ Milloy, T Kerr… - Drug and alcohol …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objectives To examine the relationship between non-fatal overdose and risk of subsequent
fatal overdose. Methods We assessed risk factors for overdose death among two …
fatal overdose. Methods We assessed risk factors for overdose death among two …
Patterns of nonfatal heroin overdose over a 3-year period: findings from the Australian treatment outcome study
To determine annual patterns and correlates of nonfatal heroin overdose across 3 years,
data were analyzed on 387 heroin users recruited for the Australian Treatment Outcome …
data were analyzed on 387 heroin users recruited for the Australian Treatment Outcome …
Heroin overdose: research and evidence-based intervention
S Darke, W Hall - Journal of urban health, 2003 - Springer
Drug overdose is a major cause of premature death and morbidity among heroin users. This
article examines recent research into heroin overdose to inform interventions that will reduce …
article examines recent research into heroin overdose to inform interventions that will reduce …
Drug-related mortality and fatal overdose risk: pilot cohort study of heroin users recruited from specialist drug treatment sites in London
Fatal overdose and drug-related mortality are key harms associated with heroin use,
especially injecting drug use (IDU), and are a significant contribution to premature mortality …
especially injecting drug use (IDU), and are a significant contribution to premature mortality …
Observed transition from opioid analgesic deaths toward heroin
N Dasgupta, K Creppage, A Austin, C Ringwalt… - Drug and alcohol …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Background In the United States, overdose mortality from controlled substances has
increased over the last two decades, largely involving prescription opioid analgesics …
increased over the last two decades, largely involving prescription opioid analgesics …