Is South Africa being spared the global opioid crisis? A review of trends in drug treatment demand for heroin, nyaope and codeine-related medicines in South Africa (2012–2017)
Nadine Harker, Warren Covelé Lucas, Ria Laubscher, Siphokazi Dada, Bronwyn Myers, Charles Parry
Topics & Concepts
CodeineHeroinMedicineOpioid use disorderOpioidReferralEpidemiologyLogistic regressionHarm reductionPsychiatryAddictionDemographyDrugFamily medicineMorphineInternal medicineHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)SociologyReceptorHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes