Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7504993 | Drug and Alcohol Dependence | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Rates of non-fatal overdose were high among street-involved youth. Drug use patterns, in particular prescription opiate use, were associated with overdose. These findings underscore the importance of addiction treatment and prevention efforts aimed at reducing the risk of overdose among youth.
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Authors
Goldis Mitra, Evan Wood, Paul Nguyen, Thomas Kerr, Kora DeBeck,