Overdose responses among rural people who use drugs: A multi-regional qualitative study

• Main Authors: Robin Baker (Author), Rob J Fredericksen (Author), Abby E Rudolph (Author), Thomas J Stopka (Author), Suzan M Walters (Author), Monica Fadanelli (Author), Rebecca S Bolinski (Author), Adams L Sibley (Author), Erin Stack (Author), Heidi M Crane (Author), P Todd Korthuis (Author), David W Seal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Efforts to distribute naloxone have equipped more people with the ability to reverse opioid overdoses but people who use drugs are often reluctant to call 911 due to concerns for legal repercussions. Rural communities face unique challenges in reducing overdose deaths compared to...