Mortality among individuals prescribed opioid-agonist therapy in Scotland, UK, 2011–20: a national retrospective cohort study
Background Drug-related death (DRD) rate in Scotland, UK, has increased rapidly to one of
the highest in the world. Our aim was to examine the extent to which opioid-agonist therapy …
the highest in the world. Our aim was to examine the extent to which opioid-agonist therapy …
[HTML][HTML] Infections in people who inject drugs on the acute medical take
A Crepet, C Sargent - Clinical Medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
People who inject drugs are disproportionately affected by acute/chronic bacterial and viral
infections that are a cause of significant morbidity. Clinical presentations to the acute …
infections that are a cause of significant morbidity. Clinical presentations to the acute …
'This is hardcore': a qualitative study exploring service users' experiences of Heroin-Assisted Treatment (HAT) in Middlesbrough, England
Abstract Background Heroin-Assisted Treatment (HAT) is well evidenced internationally to
improve health and social outcomes for people dependent on opioids who have not been …
improve health and social outcomes for people dependent on opioids who have not been …
The paramedic role in caring for people who use illicit and controlled drugs: A scoping review
Introduction As the paramedic profession continues to grow and evolve, a shift from purely
reactive to holistic patient care models is required. As the first and often the only point of …
reactive to holistic patient care models is required. As the first and often the only point of …
[HTML][HTML] Opioid agonist treatment in transition: A cross-country comparison between Austria, Germany and Switzerland
T Schwarz, J Anzenberger, M Busch, G Gmel… - Drug and Alcohol …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background and Aims OAT is a well developed and successful treatment strategy for opioid
dependent patients in Europe. It has significantly contributed to the fight against the HIV and …
dependent patients in Europe. It has significantly contributed to the fight against the HIV and …
Analysis of the UK Government's 10-Year Drugs Strategy—a resource for practitioners and policymakers
In 2021, during a drug-related death crisis in the UK, the Government published its ten-year
drugs strategy. This article, written in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health and the …
drugs strategy. This article, written in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health and the …
Towards nanotube-based sensors for discrimination of drug molecules
LA Algharagholy, VM García-Suárez… - Physical Chemistry …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The proper detection of drug molecules is key for applications that have an impact in several
fields, ranging from medical treatments to industrial applications. In case of illegal drugs …
fields, ranging from medical treatments to industrial applications. In case of illegal drugs …
[HTML][HTML] More than just 'free heroin': caring whilst navigating constraint in the delivery of diamorphine assisted treatment
Background In 2020, drug related deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) reached the highest
rate in over 25 years, with hospitalisations and deaths particularly impacting people who use …
rate in over 25 years, with hospitalisations and deaths particularly impacting people who use …
Non-fatal overdose risk during and after opioid agonist treatment: A primary care cohort study with linked hospitalisation and mortality records
E Domzaridou, MJ Carr, RT Webb, T Millar… - The Lancet Regional …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background The initiation and cessation of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) have both been
associated with elevated risk of fatal overdose. We examined risk of non-fatal overdose …
associated with elevated risk of fatal overdose. We examined risk of non-fatal overdose …
Global trends in youth suicide from 1990 to 2020: an analysis of data from the WHO mortality database
P Bertuccio, A Amerio, E Grande, C La Vecchia… - …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Suicide is a serious but preventable public health concern at the global level,
showing relevant geographical differences. This study aims to monitor global temporal and …
showing relevant geographical differences. This study aims to monitor global temporal and …