Comparing the effects of decreasing prescription opioid shipments and the release of an abuse deterrent OxyContin formulation on opioid overdose fatalities in WV: an interrupted time series study

The 2010 release of an abuse deterrent formulation (ADF) of OxyContin, a brand name prescription opioid, has been cited as a major driver for the reduction in prescription drug misuse and the associated increa...

Source: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - January 4, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Eric W. Lundstrom, Zheng Dai, Caroline P. Groth, Brian Hendricks, Erin L. Winstanley, Marie Abate and Gordon S. Smith Tags: Research Source Type: research