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Deaths from methadone use.

J C Clark1, C M Milroy, A R Forrest

  • 1Department of Forensic Pathology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.

Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
|September 1, 1995
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Methadone poisoning deaths, particularly among new users, highlight the drug

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Methadone is a potent opioid agonist used for pain management and opioid addiction treatment.
  • Overdose deaths associated with methadone have been a growing public health concern.
  • Understanding patterns of methadone-related fatalities is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze all methadone poisoning deaths in Sheffield, UK, between 1991 and 1994.
  • To identify risk factors and characteristics of individuals who died from methadone poisoning.
  • To inform prescribing practices and public health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis of all methadone poisoning deaths.
  • Data collection included demographic information, methadone prescription status, drug use history, and blood methadone concentrations.

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  • Inclusion criteria: deaths attributed to methadone poisoning in Sheffield, 1991-1994.

    • Main Results:

    • Eighteen deaths were identified (17 adults, 1 child).
    • Adults aged 17-45 (mean 29); blood methadone concentrations ranged from 200 to 1863 µg/l (mean 560 µg/l).
    • Multiple drug use was common; 10 were prescribed methadone, 8 obtained it illegally; only 3 were long-term users, suggesting many were new or recent users. Two cases, including the child, involved forced ingestion.

    Conclusions:

    • Naïve or recent methadone users are at high risk of fatal poisoning.
    • Delayed toxic effects can lead to accidental overdose.
    • Controlled administration and caution with new patients are vital to prevent methadone-related deaths.