Association between toxic drug events and encephalopathy in British Columbia, Canada: a cross-sectional analysis

• Main Authors: Chloé G. Xavier (Author), Margot Kuo (Author), Roshni Desai (Author), Heather Palis (Author), Gemma Regan (Author), Bin Zhao (Author), Jessica Moe (Author), Frank X. Scheuermeyer (Author), Wen Qi Gan (Author), Soha Sabeti (Author), Louise Meilleur (Author), Jane A. Buxton (Author), Amanda K. Slaunwhite (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Encephalopathy can occur from a non-fatal toxic drug event (overdose) which results in a partial or complete loss of oxygen to the brain, or due to long-term substance use issues. It can be categorized as a non-traumatic acquired brain injury or toxic encephalopathy. In the conte...