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. 2018 May 1;319(17):1819-1821.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.2844.

Changes in Synthetic Opioid Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2010-2016

Christopher M Jones  1 , Emily B Einstein  2 , Wilson M Compton  2
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Changes in Synthetic Opioid Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2010-2016

Christopher M Jones et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

This study uses National Vital Statistics System data to describe trends in synthetic opioid involvement in drug overdose deaths in the United States from 2010 to 2016.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: All authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Dr Compton reported owning stock in General Electric, 3M, and Pfizer. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure.
Figure.. Percentage of Synthetic Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Involving Illicit or Psychotherapeutic Drugs or Alcohol in the United States, 2016
aDeaths are not mutually exclusive. Percentages sum to more than 100%.
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