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Opioid use in Latin America: Chronicle of a death foretold?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: THE GLOBAL OPIOID CHALLENGE Opioid drugs are valuable tools for pain management if administered and monitored correctly. However, when misused, opioids can cause significant harm to the patient and society [1]. In the last two decades, we have witnessed a dramatic expansion in opioid use and overuse in North America, with severe consequences for populations […]

Source: Journal of Global Health

DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.03040

Authors: Paula J León, Fernando R Altermatt, Eduardo A Vega, María F Elgueta, Javiera Léniz

Institution: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200