Table 3 Non-fatal overdose, witnessing an overdose, overdose training, and naloxone use among people who inject drugs in Baltimore, MD (N = 203)
From: Fentanyl-contaminated drugs and non-fatal overdose among people who inject drugs in Baltimore, MD
Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Experienced non-fatal overdose | ||
Ever | 117 | 57.6 |
Past 12 months | 63 | 31.0 |
Naloxone administered at last overdose | 34 | 54.0 |
Went to emergency room at last overdose | 23 | 36.5 |
Witnessed overdose | ||
Ever witnessed overdose | 182 | 89.7 |
Ever witnessed non-fatal overdose | 166 | 81.8 |
Ever witnessed fatal overdose | 77 | 37.9 |
Received overdose response training | ||
Ever | 158 | 77.8 |
Trained by Baltimore City Health Department | 138 | 87.3 |
Past 12 months | 146 | 71.9 |
Use of naloxone | ||
Ever used | 90 | 44.3 |
Without overdose training | 11 | 12.2 |
Successful during most recent time used | 89 | 98.9 |
Currently have naloxone on person or at home | 117 | 58.2 |