Associations Between Stopping Prescriptions for Opioids, Length of Opioid Treatment, and Overdose or Suicide Deaths in US Veterans: Observational Evaluation

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Highlights a study on the correlation between halting treatment for opioid use disorder, length of treatment, and death from overdose or suicide among Veterans Health Administration patients. Breaks down data by age, sex, and rural status among other factors.

Elizabeth M Oliva, Thomas Bowe, Ajay Manhapra, et al.

BMJ, 2020: m283

2020

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Health disparities · Mortality · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Suicide and suicide prevention · Veterans