This article discusses a cost analysis study that investigates the amount of emergency service costs avoided from emergency overdose management if supervised consumption services (SCS) are available.
Key findings:
- Overdoses decrease steadily over time.
- Each overdose that is managed results in $1,600 in cost savings.
- Savings result primarily from reductions in use of emergency department & ambulance services.
Publication Date:
2022
Volume:
19
Issue:
32
Journal Name:
Harm Reduction Journal