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March 3, 2026Journal of General Internal Medicine

Prescription Depressant-Involved Overdose Mortality in Massachusetts (2000-2023): A Cohort Study

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HLHannah LeeHDHuiru DongMGMarichi Gupta

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Cohort study analyzes overdose mortality associated with prescription depressants in Massachusetts, suggesting urgent public health interventions.

Key Points

  • Overdose mortality has significantly increased due to prescription depressants in Massachusetts since 2000.
  • From 2000 to 2023, overdose deaths involving prescription depressants rose sharply, highlighting a growing public health crisis.
  • Cohort study design was utilized to track trends in prescription depressant-involved overdose fatalities over two decades.
  • This finding supports the need for urgent policy changes and enhanced prevention strategies to address overdose risks.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75e22c6e9836116a2883ehttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-025-10113-8
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