Original research
par
Lei, Victor 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 seeks to examine trends and correlates of individuals obtaining a take-home naloxone (THN) kit in BC between 2017 and 2020.
Constatations/points à retenir
THN kits were used to reverse tens of thousands of overdose events in BC, with people at risk of overdose (i.e. people who use drugs [PWUD]) having greater odds of using a kit to reverse an overdose than those not at risk. Thus, PWUD are responsible for reversing the vast majority of overdoses
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Reported kit distributions
Mots clés
Overdose
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Illegal drugs