The opioid epidemic in North America: implications for Australia
The opioid epidemic in North America has attracted considerable international concern
because of the scale of the problem and the high rate of overdose deaths. This paper …
because of the scale of the problem and the high rate of overdose deaths. This paper …
Cohort profile: POPPY II–a population-based cohort examining the patterns and outcomes of prescription opioid use in New South Wales, Australia
Purpose The POPPY II cohort is an Australian state-based cohort linking data for a
population of individuals prescribed opioid medicines, constructed to allow a robust …
population of individuals prescribed opioid medicines, constructed to allow a robust …
Trends in opioid analgesic utilisation among people with a history of opioid dependence
Background We aimed to characterise opioid analgesic utilisation over a 16-year period
among a cohort of people with a history of opioid dependence, comparing rates of use in …
among a cohort of people with a history of opioid dependence, comparing rates of use in …
'We didn't cause the opioid epidemic': The experiences of Australians prescribed opioids for chronic non‐cancer pain at a time of increasing restrictions
Introduction Many countries have implemented strategies to reduce opioid‐related harms,
including policies and prescribing restrictions. This study aimed to explore the lived …
including policies and prescribing restrictions. This study aimed to explore the lived …
Self-reported challenges obtaining ongoing prescription opioids among Australians with chronic non-cancer pain
Background Policies to address opioid-related harms include strategies to reduce opioid
prescribing for new and ongoing pain management. Concerns have been raised that people …
prescribing for new and ongoing pain management. Concerns have been raised that people …
Why comparative epidemiological indicators suggest that New Zealand is unlikely to experience a severe opioid epidemic
B Fischer, O Caroline, D Daldegan-Bueno… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract North America (ie, the United States and Canada) and select other wealthy
Commonwealth countries (eg, Australia, the UK) have been experiencing marked 'opioid …
Commonwealth countries (eg, Australia, the UK) have been experiencing marked 'opioid …
Transition to high‐dose or strong opioids: a population‐based study of people initiating opioids in Australia
Background and aims Strong and high‐dose opioids are associated with opioid overdose
and death. The objective of this study was to determine the rate and predictors of …
and death. The objective of this study was to determine the rate and predictors of …
[HTML][HTML] Does the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) sufficiently prioritise enablement of access to therapeutic opioids? A systematic critical analysis of six …
** Background** The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has overseen
international drug control since 1968 with the dual remit of restricting illicit production and …
international drug control since 1968 with the dual remit of restricting illicit production and …
Use of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for chronic noncancer pain among people using opioids: a longitudinal cohort study
Although multimodal management of chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) is recommended,
long-term treatment utilization patterns among people using opioids are not well known. The …
long-term treatment utilization patterns among people using opioids are not well known. The …
The fentanyls: a 'future threat'for Australia?
A Scamvougeras, SL Greene, A Norman… - Australasian …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: The fentanyls have emerged as a significant public health threat in North America
but much less so in Australia. We sought to identify reasons for this discrepancy and …
but much less so in Australia. We sought to identify reasons for this discrepancy and …