Death in overdose is the single most common cause of death in people using heroin. In Sweden, the number of drug-related overdose deaths has increased gradually since the early 1990s. The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of a Naloxone distribution program in Skåne County. The primary issue is whether the project had an effect on overdose mortality and overdose related injuries.
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Overdose mortality in the general population
Timeframe: 5 years (first outcome measure for the 18-month intervention period July 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2020)