Expanding access to diacetylmorphine and hydromorphone for people who use opioids in Canada

Commentary
par
Maghsoudi, Nazli et al

Date de publication

2020

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This commentary explores the current state of policy and practice for diacetylmorphine and hydromorphone as opioid substitution options in Canada, outlines the rationale for rapid expansion of access, and highlights clinical and policy changes that must be undertaken or the death toll will continue to rise.

Constatations/points à retenir

Given the magnitude of opioid related harms among people reliant on the illicit market, there is a need to remove barriers to safe supplies of diacetylmorphine and hydromorphone

Mots clés

Policy/Regulatory
Advocacy