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Touchpoints - Opportunities to predict and prevent opioid overdose: A cohort study

November 2019

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Researchers, Population Health, Health Reform

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Marc R. Larochelle, MD, MPH
marcl@bu.edu

This study uses data from the Massachusetts APCD. Researchers found found eight touchpoints which were associated with increased risk of fatal opioid overdose, and collectively identified more than half of opioid overdose decedents. These touchpoints are potential targets for development of overdose prevention interventions.