overdose

Behavioural mental health interventions delivered in the emergency department for suicide, overdose and psychosis: a scoping review

Scientific article

25 March 2024

Abstract Objective To identify and describe evidence on brief emergency department (ED)-delivered behavioural and care process interventions among patients presenting with suicide attempt or acute ideation, substance overdose or psychosis...

Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City

Scientific article

13 November 2023

Abstract Importance The first government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the US opened in New York City (NYC) in November 2021 amid concerns that they may increase crime and disorder, representing a significant political...

“Safer Drug Supply” Measures in Canada to Reduce the Drug Overdose Fatality Toll: Clarifying Concepts, Practices and Evidence Within a Public Health Intervention Framework

Scientific article

8 October 2023

In North America, there's a serious problem with drug overdose deaths, mainly due to users encountering very strong and dangerous illegal opioids like fentanyl. Although various efforts have been made in Canada to address this issue, the...

Opioid overdose rates and implementation of overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution in Massachusetts: interrupted time series analysis

Scientific article

Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of state supported overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution (OEND) programs on rates of opioid related death from overdose and acute care utilization in Massachusetts. Design Interrupted...

PSMG: Reducing Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose in the United States: Model Development and Policy Analysis

Video and audio recordings

16 November 2021

Authors: Mohammad Jalali, PhD Harvard University Wayne Wakeland, PhD Portland State University Abstract: The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing public health issues in the U.S. today. Opioid overdoses are the proverbial “tip of the...

Recognizing and Responding to Opioid Overdose; Safety and Naloxone Training

Webinar

Understanding the risks of mixing drugs

Video and audio recordings

17 February 2022

February 17, 2022 Mixing drugs, also known as polysubstance use, occurs when two or more drugs are taken together or within a short time period, intentionally or unintentionally. Even if someone has mixed drugs before, or mixes drugs often...

Trends in Overdose and Other Drug-Induced Deaths in Australia

Book

This report presents the most recent and in-depth data on overdose and drug-induced deaths in Australia, covering the period 2002 to 2021. It is the most recent output in a series of annual publications on trends in drug overdose deaths...

Current trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia: Release of the 2023 report

27 April 2023

Online

This webinar will present new and most current data on trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, coinciding with the release of the 21st annual national report.

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Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD) Conference

17 May 2023

Online

The 21st IOTOD live virtual conference is back for 2023, with an exciting 2-day educational agenda including interactive seminars, thought-provoking talks, satellite symposia, and expert-led panel discussions.

Who should attend?

Ideal for primary and secondary care clinicians looking to improve their confidence in managing opioid dependence, as well as those with an interest in the field.

Themes

Epidemiology and Etiology

Supply control

Emergency Resources