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Population-level individualized prospective prediction of opioid overdose using machine learning.

Molecular psychiatry·September 1, 2025·PMID 40229401

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Accurate prospective identification of individuals at risk for opioid overdose could enable targeted prevention and resource allocation, addressing a critical need in the ongoing epidemic. This study demonstrates feasibility using routinely collected data, which may be scalable to other jurisdictions.

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