Responding to a surge in overdose deaths: perspectives from US syringe services programs

Original research
par
Frost, Madeline C. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

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 examined the perspectives of leadership and staff from a geographically diverse sample of US syringe services programs (SSPs) on factors contributing to the overdose surge, their organization’s response, and ongoing barriers to preventing overdose death.

Constatations/points à retenir

SSPs remain essential in preventing overdose deaths amid record numbers likely driven by increased fentanyl use and COVID-19-related impacts. These findings can inform efforts to support SSPs in this work. In the face of ongoing barriers, support for SSPs—including increased resources, political support, and community partnership—is urgently needed to address the worsening overdose crisis.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured interviews

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Wrap-around services
Social services
Illegal drugs
SCS/OPS