Prevalence and circumstances of opiate overdose among injection drug users in the Russian Federation.

摘要: Using a self-administered questionnaire, we examined the characteristics of opiate overdose in 16 cities Russian Federation. As indicated by responses from 763 injection drug users who took part this study, 59% experienced an overdose, 81% reported seeing others experiencing and 15% stated that they had witnessed fatal overdose. The most common caused was heroin (74%), although also found that, smaller towns, home-produced opiates tended to be major overdose-causing agent. There were number factors increased likelibood such as mixing with alcobol tranquilizers or having longer history use. We injecting reluctant seek medical assistance when their peers because perceived ineffectiveness ambulance services fear police prosecution. At same time, 57% respondents admitted lacked appropriate skills treat discuss implications these findings for prevention programs Russia.