Association between posttraumatic stress disorder and nonfatal drug overdose

William K Lee1, Kanna Hayashi1, Kora DeBeck1

  • 1British Columbia Centre on Substance Use.

Summary

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) nearly doubles the risk of nonfatal overdose in people who use drugs. Integrating trauma-informed care is crucial for overdose prevention and supporting this vulnerable population.

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