Risk factors for opioid overdose include opioid dependence, injecting opioids, using high doses of opioids, and use together with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or cocaine.
The risk is particularly high following detoxification.
Dependence on prescription opioids can occur from their use to treat chronic pain.
In young children an overdose is usually due to opioids that are intended for their parents, older siblings, or grandparents.
In mothers who take codeine during breastfeeding, opioid overdoses have occurred in their baby.
Codeine is therefore not recommended in those who are breastfeeding.
Risk factors for opioid overdose include opioid dependence, injecting opioids, using high doses of opioids, and use together with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or cocaine. The risk is particularly high following detoxification. Dependence on prescription opioids can occur from their use to treat chronic pain. In young children an overdose is usually due to opioids that are intended for their parents, older siblings, or grandparents. In mothers who take codeine during breastfeeding, opioid overdoses have occurred in their baby. Codeine is therefore not recommended in those who are breastfeeding.
Opioid overdose