Understanding Regional Patterns of Overdose Deaths Related to Opioids and Psychostimulants
Segel J, Shearer R, Jones A, Khatri U, Howell B, Crowley D, Sterner G, Vest N, da Silva D, Winkelman T. Understanding Regional Patterns of Overdose Deaths Related to Opioids and Psychostimulants. Substance Use & Misuse 2023, 59: 558-566. PMID: 38037904, PMCID: PMC10923074, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2023.2287220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverdose mortalityHigh opioidCross-sectional observational studyOverdose mortality ratesOverdose patternsConcurrent opioidIndex percentileObservational studyOpioidsOverdose ratesUnadjusted modelsOverdose deathsMortality filesMortality rateDisease preventionPercentage point increaseSVI scoresMortalityOverdose crisisPsychostimulantsMultiple substancesTreatment planningSubstantial regional variationPoint increaseAccess center