Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Drug Overdoses in Indianapolis

This is an academic paper that shows that the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the opioid crisis in Indianapolis. Overdose calls for service increased 43%, calls for service with naloxone administration increased 61%, and deaths from drug overdoses increased by 47%

Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
COVID / Coronavirus related
Citation

Glober, N., Mohler, G., Huynh, P., Arkins, T., O'Donnell, D., Carter, J., Ray, B. (2020). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Drug Overdoses in Indianapolis. Journal of Urban Health. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1007/s11524-020-00484-0

State / region
Midwest
Indiana