Factors associated with willingness to wear an electronic overdose detection device.

CONCLUSIONS: A high level of willingness to wear an overdose detection device was observed in this setting and a range of factors associated with overdose were positively associated with willingness. Since some factors, such as homelessness may be a barrier, further research is needed to investigate explanations for unwillingness and to evaluate real world acceptability of a wearable overdose detection devices as this technology becomes available.
PMID: 31269963 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Addiction Science and Clinical Practice - July 2, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Ahamad K, Dong H, Johnson C, Hyashi K, DeBeck K, Milloy MJ, Wood E Tags: Addict Sci Clin Pract Source Type: research