Bystander Presence and Naloxone Administration During Fatal Opioid-involved Overdoses in Rhode Island: Implications for Naloxone Coverage Among Families and Peers
Fatal opioid-involved overdoses in housing environments were more likely to have community bystanders present but less likely to have responders intervene with naloxone. Equipping families and cohabitants with the tools, resources, and self-efficacy for earlier, timelier naloxone intervention may address overdose fatalities in Rhode Island.
Authors
- Joseph G. Rosen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4991-4033)
- Josiah D. Rich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4517-7841)
- Traci C. Green (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9105-6904)
- Michelle McKenzie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7696-9987)
- Benjamin D. Hallowell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6943-9615)
- Heidi R Weidele
- Ju Nyeong Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6490-9887)
- Lila Flavin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7865-6961)
- Kristen St. John (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7045-7485)
- Maxwell S. Krieger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9975-1610)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Addiction Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/adm.0000000000001502
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88