Understanding the increase in opioid overdoses in New Hampshire: A rapid epidemiologic assessment

New Hampshire (NH) has had among the highest rates of fentanyl-related overdose deaths per capita in the United States for several years in a row—more than three times the national average in 2016. This mixed-methods study investigated drug-using practices and perspectives of NH residents who use opioids to inform policy in tackling the overdose crisis. Seventy-six participants from six NH counties completed demographic surveys and...