Trends in opioid toxicity–related deaths in the US before, after the start of the pandemic

JAMA Network Open

2023-07-07

(Press-News.org) About The Study: Deaths due to opioid toxicity increased substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2021, 1 of every 22 deaths in the U.S. was attributable to unintentional opioid toxicity, underscoring the urgent need to support people at risk of substance-related harm, particularly men, younger adults, and adolescents.

Authors: Tara Gomes, Ph.D., of the University of Toronto, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.22303)

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