Concurrent use of opioids and stimulants and risk of fatal overdose: A cohort study

• Main Authors: Heather Palis (Author), Chloé Xavier (Author), Sabina Dobrer (Author), Roshni Desai (Author), Kali-olt Sedgemore (Author), Marnie Scow (Author), Kurt Lock (Author), Wenqi Gan (Author), Amanda Slaunwhite (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Stimulant use has been rising among people with opioid use disorder in recent years in North America, alongside a parallel rise in illicit drug toxicity (overdose) deaths. This study aimed to examine the association between stimulant use and overdose mortality. Methods Data from...