Opiates, cocaine and alcohol combinations in accidental drug overdose deaths in New York City, 1990–98
- 22 May 2003
- Vol. 98 (6) , 739-747
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.2003.00376.x
Abstract
Aims Accidental drug overdose contributes substantially to mortality among drug users. Multi‐drug use has been documented as a key risk factor in overdose and overdose mortality in several studies. ...Keywords
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