Opioid use in Latin America
Chronicle of a death foretold
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19551995 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paula J León (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), Fernando R Altermatt, Fernando Altermatt (0000-0002-0464-8643, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), Eduardo A Vega (0000-0002-4643-0634, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), María Francisca Elgueta (0000-0001-5513-7408, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), Javiera Léniz (0000-0002-9315-4871, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 03040-03040 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-18 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Global Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2047-2978 • E-ISSN: 2047-2986 |
| Publisher | International Society of Global Health (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.7189/jogh.14.03040 |
| PMID | 39422119 |
| OpenAlex | W4403515677 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 31 |
THE GLOBAL OPIOID CHALLENGE Opioid drugs are valuable tools for pain management if administered and monitored correctly. However, when misused, opioids can cause significant harm to the patient and society [1]. In the last two decades, we have witnessed a dramatic expansion in opioid use and overuse in North America, with severe consequences for populations [...]
Latin Americans · MEDLINE · Opioid · Opioid epidemic · Opioid-Related Disorders · Political science · Law · Medicine · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Internal Medicine
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |