Correlates of concurrent use of stimulants and opioids among people who access harm reduction services in British Columbia, Canada: Findings from the 2019 Harm Reduction Client Survey

Original research
par
Lukac, Christine D. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Describing substance use practices and elucidating correlates of concurrent use can inform harm reduction service provision and prevent overdose events.

Constatations/points à retenir

Individuals who used stimulants and opioids concurrently tend to be younger, without paid work or housing. They were engaged in harm reduction and treatment services, yet used illicit drugs with unknown concentration daily. Improving access to age-appropriate services and expanding the availability of both legal and regulated stimulants and opioids may further reduce harms of concurrent use.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Cross-sectional study (n=574)

Mots clés

Overdose
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Youth
Illegal drugs
Stimulants