| Title | A qualitative study of overdose responses among Chicago IDUs. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Sherman, Susan G., Donald S. Gann, Gregory Scott, Suzanne Carlberg, Dan Bigg, and Robert Heimer |
| Journal | Harm reduction journal |
| Volume | 5 |
| Pagination | 2 |
| Date Published | 2008 |
| ISSN | 1477-7517 |
| Abstract | Opioid overdose is a leading cause of death among injection drug users. Over half of injection drug users report at least one nonfatal overdose during their lifetime. Death from opioid overdose rarely occurs instantaneously, but rather over the course of one to three hours, allowing ample time for providing life-saving measures. In response to the prevalence of overdoses in the U.S., there are a growing number of overdose prevention and naloxone distribution programs targeting the injection drug using community. |
| Alternate Journal | Harm Reduct J |
