ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2000
Experience of heroin overdose among drug users attending general practice.
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- Worldwide Prevalence and Trends in Unintentional Drug Overdose: A Systematic Review of the Literature.American journal of public health · 2015Pooled it
- Opiate addiction and overdose: experiences, attitudes, and appetite for community naloxone provision.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2017Article
- Development and process evaluation of an educational intervention for overdose prevention and naloxone distribution by general practice trainees.BMC medical education · 2015Article
- Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: qualitative study in deprived urban areas.BMC family practice · 2013Article
- Psychosocial interventions for alcohol use among problem drug users: protocol for a feasibility study in primary care.JMIR research protocols · 2013Article
- Chronic illness and multimorbidity among problem drug users: a comparative cross sectional pilot study in primary care.BMC family practice · 2009Article
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Abstract
backgroundHeroin overdose is responsible for significant mortality. It has not previously been highlighted as an important prevention or care issue for general practitioners (GPs) involved in the management of drug misuse.
aimsTo examine the prevalence and experience of heroin overdose in a population of drug users attending a general practice.
methodA questionnaire-based interview of drug users attending a general practice in Dublin, Ireland.
resultsTwenty-four (73% of estimated total) drug users were interviewed. Although 17 (71%) were on recognised methadone treatment programmes, 10 (42%) were still injecting heroin. A total of 23 (96%) had witnessed an overdose, with 10 (42%) having been victims of overdose themselves. Twenty-two (92%) knew a victim of fatal overdose, with four (17%) having been present at a fatal overdose. The interviews revealed high levels of activity associated with overdose and poor use of preventive measures.
conclusionThe issue of prevention and management of overdose should become a priority for GPs caring for opiate-dependent patients.
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