The Role of Behavioral Health Needs
Overdose deaths have risen over the past two decades, primarily driven by increased use of opioid analgesic prescription drugs. This policy brief reviews the incidence and scope of drug overdose deaths in Washington State from 2006 to 2012, and identifies the Medicaid populations at greatest risk of overdose. Findings from this study provide useful context for assessing recent overdose prevention efforts and provide a framework for behavioral health system quality measures focused on reducing overdoses.
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