Methadone diversion as a protective strategy: The harm reduction potential of ‘generous constraints’

Original research
par
Harris, Magdalena & Tim Rhodes

Date de publication

2013

Géographie

UK

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Explore how people using methadone self-regulate and reasons for diversion

Constatations/points à retenir

We found that methadone self regulation and diversion played a prominent role in helping participants to manage their drug use, prevent withdrawal, cement social relationships, and inadvertently protect against hepatitis C transmission.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Qualitiative study, n=37

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Substitution/OAT
Social benefits
Diversion