Abstract
The transition from prison back into the community is particularly hazardous for drug-using offenders whose tolerance for heroin has been reduced by imprisonment. Studies have indicated an increased risk of drug-related death soon after release from prison, particularly in the first 2 weeks. For precise, up-to-date understanding of these risks, a meta-analysis was conducted on the risk of drug-related death in weeks 1 + 2 and 3 + 4 compared with later 2-week periods in the first 12 weeks after release from prison.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1545-1554 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Addiction |
Volume | 105 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2010 |
Keywords
- prison
- drug-related death
- heroin use