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This research aims to understand risk tolerance for overdose among individuals who use opioids and related substances.

May 3, 20260 citations

Exploring risk tolerance among individuals who use opioids.

SLSahana Lothumalla DTDevin C Tomlinson MCMaya Campbell

Key Points

This research aims to understand risk tolerance for overdose among individuals who use opioids and related substances.
Assessment of opioid users' preferences for fentanyl and stimulant use severity.
Statistical analysis of the relationship between substance preference and overdose risk tolerance.
Individuals preferring fentanyl exhibit significantly higher overdose risk tolerance (p=0.035).
High stimulant use severity correlates with increased risk tolerance for overdose.

Abstract

= .035) were significantly associated with increased risk tolerance. Individuals who prefer fentanyl and those with high stimulant use severity show the highest overdose risk tolerance and should continue to be prioritized for interventions to reduce overdose risk. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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