Non-fatal stimulant overdose among homeless and unstably housed women in San Francisco, California.

ABSTRACT:

Background

US rates of overdose deaths involving stimulants (e.g., cocaine or methamphetamine) have increased, but little is known about non-fatal stimulant overdoses, particularly among vulnerable populations. We characterized rates of non-fatal stimulant overdose identified outside of health care settings among women at high risk.

Methods

Homeless and unstably housed women in San Francisco, California using stimulants were administered questionnaires on drug use and outcomes (stimulant overdose, health care utilization) monthly for six months. Based on pilot interviews, stimulant overdose during follow-up was defined as acute toxicity from stimulant use ("over-amping") resulting in "feeling sick, really scared, or like one's life may be in danger". Poisson regression estim

SUBMITTER: Davy-Mendez T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8595709 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature