University of Hawaii Manoa: Meth Poisoning Leading Cause for Fatal Overdoses in Older Hawaii Residents
October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024
MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
A new study by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Center on Aging reveals a concerning trend: methamphetamine poisoning is the leading cause of fatal overdoses among midlife and older adults in Hawai'i. The research, published in the August 2024 issue of Hawaii Journal of Health and Social Welfare, highlights an overlooked aspect of the state's drug crisis.
A new study by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Center on Aging reveals a concerning trend: methamphetamine poisoning is the leading cause of fatal overdoses among midlife and older adults in Hawai'i. The research, published in the August 2024 issue of Hawaii Journal of Health and Social Welfare, highlights an overlooked aspect of the state's drug crisis.