Possible benefits of providing safe supply of substances to people who use drugs during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic

Commentary
par
OHTN Rapid Response Service

Date de publication

2020

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

No

L’objectif

To describe the possible benefits of offering safe supply to people who use drugs during public health emergencies like COVID-19

Constatations/points à retenir

Conclusions: Safe supply is a promising treatment for people resistant to other forms of treatment although more research is needed.

Mots clés

Safer supply
Stimulants