Background This systematic review summarized published literature on county-level
predictors of drug overdose mortality in the United States (US). Methods Peer-reviewed …

Background Suicidal behaviors including ideations and attempts may ultimately lead to
suicide especially among intravenous drug users (IVDUs). The present study assessed the …

Background The overdose crisis in North America has prompted system-level efforts to
restrict opioid prescribing for chronic pain. However, little is known about how discontinuing …

Objective Retaining adolescents and young adults (AYA) in medications for opioid use
disorder (MOUD), like methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), is critical to reducing toxic …

Despite the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), adults receiving MAT
experience opioid cravings and engage in non-opioid illicit substance use that increases the …

Introduction Identifying determinants of emergency department (ED) use and hospitalization
among patients with substance‐related disorders (SRDs) can improve health services to …

Background We assessed sociodemographic variables, risky determinants, and type of drug
use associated with fatal overdose among people who use drugs (PWUD). Methods Studies …

Background 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 …

Background A better understanding of global patterns of drug use among people who inject
drugs can inform interventions to reduce harms related to different use profiles. This review …

Background The present study aimed to identify sociodemographic characteristics, risky
behaviors, type of drug use, and service use variables associated with emergency …