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From salt injection to naloxone: accuracy and myths in peer resuscitation methods for opiate overdose
(De l'injection d'eau salée à la naloxone : vérités et mythes des méthodes de réssuscitations pratiquées par les pairs en cas d'overdose aux opiacés)
Auteur(s) :
BESWICK, T. ;
BEST, D. ;
BEARN, J. ;
REES, S. ;
GOSSOP, M. ;
COOMBER, R. ;
STRANG, J.
Année
2002
Page(s) :
1103-1114
Langue(s) :
Anglais
ISBN :
0022-0426
Refs biblio. :
23
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Note générale :
Journal of Drug Issues, 2002, 32, 1103-1114
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
One hundred and eight opiate addicts attending an in-patient opiate treatment unit were interviewed, using a mixed quantitative-qualitative approach, to investigate their experiences of witnessing overdoses, the associated interpretations and perceived cause of the overdose. Poly drug use and frequency of witnessed overdose was high among the sample. Use of 14 different combinations of drugs were reported, 8 of which involved the use of alcohol, and 7 benzodiazepines. Perceived cause of overdose involved attributions relating to the use of alcohol, in particular strong lager, small quantities of heroin and low levels of current opiate tolerance. Peer initiated resuscitation techniques revealed a range of responses from the probably valuable (recovery position, summon ambulance, administer naloxone) to the ineffective or frankly harmful (injecting with salt solution, immersing in a cold bath). The findings highlight the need for an overdose prevention program during in-patient detoxification and rehabilitation. (Author's abstract.)
Affiliation :
Natl Addiction Ctr, , Maudsley Hosp., Inst. Psychiat., London
Royaume-Uni. United Kingdom.
Royaume-Uni. United Kingdom.