Mechanisms of fatal opioid overdose

1 July 1999

journal article
review article
Published by Wiley in Addiction

Vol. 94 (7) , 961-972
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.1999.9479612.x

Abstract

There has been increasing recognition of the problem of fatal opioid overdose. This review examines the pharmacological basis of respiratory depression following opioid administration. Respiration is...

Keywords

ALCOHOL
GABA
OVERDOSE
FUNCTION
RESPIRATORY
TOLERANCE
DIFFERENTIAL
OPIOID
ADMINISTRATION
PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS