Non-fatal opioid-related overdoses among adolescents in Massachusetts 2012-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioid-related overdoses and deaths among adolescents in the United States continue to increase, but little is known about adolescents who experience opioid-related non-fatal overdose (NFOD). Our objective was to describe (1) the characteristics of adolescents aged 11-17 who experienced NFOD and (2) their receipt of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in the 12 months following NFOD, compared with adults.

Methods

We created a retrospective cohort using six Massachusetts state agency datasets linked at the individual level, with information on 98% of state residents. Individuals entered the cohort if they experienced NFOD between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2014. We compared adolescents to adults experiencing NFOD, examining individual characteristics a

SUBMITTER: Chatterjee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6312455 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature