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Jurisdictional trends in opioid overdose deaths, 1988-96

, 1998
This report analysed data on opioid overdose mortality between 1988 and 1996 to: examine differences between jurisdictions in the rate of fatal opioid overdose and the rate of increase in overdose; and estimate the proportion of all deaths which were ...
Hall, Wayne
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Initiation of High‐Potency Benzodiazepine Prescriptions Among Survivors of Severe Trauma

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 70, Issue 6, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Trauma is a major public health concern that often leads to long‐term psychological distress and chronic pain. Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are sometimes prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, or acute stress‐related symptoms, but long‐term use is associated with dependence and adverse outcomes.
Anders Oldner, Mikael Eriksson, Emma Larsson, Jesper Eriksson, Erik von Oelreich   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Theorizing causality: A qualitative study of xylazine‐related wound diversity and perceived etiology among people who inject drugs

Addiction, Volume 121, Issue 7, Page 1794-1807, July 2026.
Abstract Background and aims Incidence and severity of opioid‐associated skin and soft‐tissue infections, often requiring intensive and costly medical care, have increased substantially since the emergence of xylazine in the US drug supply. Although progress has been made in clinical and harm reduction recommendations for treating xylazine‐related ...
Danielle German, Kelci Villarroel, Meredith Denney, Adrian Guta, Julie Evans, Jason Bienert, Alex Fidler, Kim Ashburn, Zach Kosinski, Becky L. Genberg   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Bystander Naloxone on Emergency Medical Transport Refusal After Opioid Overdose: A Statewide Retrospective Analysis. [PDF]

West J Emerg Med
Carnevale DM, Canning P, Kostyun R, Kamin R.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Regional perspectives: Substance use related problems in Ethiopia

Addiction, Volume 121, Issue 7, Page 1934-1941, July 2026.
Abstract Ethiopia, with a population exceeding 130 million, presents a complex landscape for understanding substance use disorders. The country's diverse cultural heritage, varying regional practices, and evolving socioeconomic conditions create unique factors of substance use that differ markedly from global trends.
Tesfa M. Yimer, Wubalem Fekadu, Janni Leung, Awoke Mihretu, Solomon Teferra   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ready, willing, and able: understanding opioid overdose preparedness among college students in the southwestern United States. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Samora J, Lovett K, McCormick K, Shah R, Kulkarni S, Claborn K.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Monitoring outcomes of substance use disorder among healthcare professionals in Utah: A retrospective study of the professionals health program

The American Journal on Addictions, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 480-488, July 2026.
Abstract Background and Objectives Substance use disorders (SUD) among healthcare professionals threaten both patient safety and workforce stability. Professional health programs (PHPs) aim to support recovery and safe practice reentry, yet outcomes for non‐physician professionals remain underexplored. This study assessed return to use and professional
Mubo O. Olufemi, Lisa J. Merlo, Melissa Cheng, Hongwei Zhao, Justin Yang, Matthew S. Thiese   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Opioid overdose and cardiovascular disease-related mortality: a retrospective analysis using real-world data from the USA, 1999-2023. [PDF]

Front Cardiovasc Med
Hemida MF, Ibrahim AA, Saghir M, Elshahat A, Rayyan Faisal M, Abouelmagd ME, Kholeif Z, Patel K, Hammad N, Tabasum P, Saghir E, Jaber Amin MH, Elmorsy Mohamed A, Ali K, Abdelazeem B, Al-Jarshawi M.   +15 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Opioid Overdose and Capacity

The American Journal of Bioethics
openaire   +2 more sources

Brief report: Meth, tranq, gas station heroin & other drugs complicating addiction treatment

The American Journal on Addictions, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 543-546, July 2026.
Abstract Background and Objectives Patients using fentanyl have worse treatment outcomes; however, little is known about other drugs that complicate treatment. Methods A national survey (n = 396) was conducted using a random sample of clinicians waivered to prescribe buprenorphine in the United States.
Erin L. Winstanley, Jane M. Liebschutz, Cristina Murray‐Krezan, Galen E. Switzer, Samantha Nash, Sarah Kawasaki   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source