Investigating opioid preference to inform safe supply services: A cross sectional study

Original research
par
Ferguson, Max 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

This study aims to identify opioid preferences and associated variables to inform further phases of safe supply program implementation.

Constatations/points à retenir

Opioid preference differs by age, geographic area, and Indigenous identity. To create effective safe supply programs, we need to engage PWUD about their drugs of choice.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

The Harm Reduction Client Survey, an annual cross-sectional survey of people who use drugs (PWUD), was administered at harm reduction supply distribution sites in BC in October–December 2019.

Mots clés

Safer supply
About PWUD
Housing
Illegal drugs
Indigenous
Rural/remote
Small/medium cities
Sex/Gender
SCS/OPS