Summary of: Identifying Overdose Risk Factors for People Hospitalized with Injection Drug Use-Associated Infections in Maine

Authors

Melanie Mait, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Kim Murray, MaineHealth Institute for Research, Scarborough, Maine
Tania D. Strout, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; AND Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Kinna Thakarar, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; AND Division of Infectious Disease, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine

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Why this matters?

This study examines overdose risk factors among people hospitalized with injection drug use (IDU)-associated infections in Maine. Findings highlight key predictors of overdose risk, particularly recent emergency department (ED) use and homelessness, pointing to critical intervention points within the healthcare system.

Study found @ "Overdose Risk Factors for People with Substance Use-Associated Infections" by Melanie Mait, Kim Murray et al.

Publication Date

3-2026

Comments

This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health, General Medical Sciences IDeA-CTR grant (NNE-CTR) [grant number U54GM115516