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Social and structural aspects of the overdose risk environment in St. Petersburg, Russia.

TitleSocial and structural aspects of the overdose risk environment in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsGreen, Traci C., Lauretta E. Grau, Ksenia N. Blinnikova, Mikhail Torban, Evgeny Krupitsky, Ruslan Ilyuk, Andrei Kozlov, and Robert Heimer
JournalThe International journal on drug policy
Volume20
Issue3
Pagination270-6
Date Published2009 May
ISSN1873-4758
KeywordsAdult, Attitude to Health, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Data Collection, Emergency Medical Services, Female, Harm Reduction, Humans, Male, Naloxone, Narcotic Antagonists, Opioid-Related Disorders, Overdose, Risk Factors, Risk-Taking, Russia, Social Environment, Substance Abuse, Intravenous
AbstractWhile overdose is a common cause of mortality among opioid injectors worldwide, little information exists on opioid overdoses or how context may influence overdose risk in Russia. This study sought to uncover social and structural aspects contributing to fatal overdose risk in St. Petersburg and assess prevention intervention feasibility.
Alternate JournalInt. J. Drug Policy

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