In a study published in the British Medical Journal last month, it was shown that safer supply dispensing of opioids in British Colombia was associated with reduced mortality from all causes, and specifically from overdoses. Receiving safer supply for one day or longer led to a 61% reduction in all cause mortality and a 55% reduction in overdose related mortality compared to those not on the program.
this post was submitted on 05 Mar 2024
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