Publications by authors named "Karanpreet Bath"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the link between neighborhood opioid prescription rates and opioid-related deaths among individuals who did not have an opioid prescription.
- Using data from Ontario between 2013 and 2019, the researchers found no significant relationship between the volume of prescribed opioids and overall opioid mortality, though there was a positive association with prescription-related deaths and an inverse association with nonprescription-related deaths.
- The findings suggest that while prescribed opioids may help some patients, they may also pose risks; thus, addressing the opioid epidemic requires a balanced approach that supports effective pain management and enhances safety through harm-reduction strategies.
Introduction: There is paucity of research on treatment-related coercion in youth: most research focuses on adult populations and legally mandated treatment. This study aims to examine the service-seeking profiles of youth with substance misuse issues who report a legal mandate or perceived coercion to enter treatment.
Methods: Differences between youth who were legally mandated and not legally mandated, and differences between youth reporting high and low perceived coercion, were examined for demographic characteristics, mental health and substance use profiles, motivation, and readiness to change.