A Review of Prescribed Safer Supply Programs Across British Columbia: Recommendations for Future Action

Report
par
Office of the Provincial Health Officer (BC)

Date de publication

2024

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

Purpose: To provide information on implementation of the provincial Prescribed Safer Supply (PSS) policy, and recommendations to improve benefits and minimize harms.

Constatations/points à retenir

For many, the ideal PSS model would include a continuum of safer supply delivery models, ranging from PSS through to a regulated supply. For others, a highly structured medical-based approach is the way forward. Looking to the future, many clinicians and PWLLE articulated a shared vision for non-stigmatizing, patient-centered, culturally safe, accessible PSS program as part of a continuum of care (including harm reduction, treatment including OAT, withdrawal services, and a spectrum of recovery services) that support PWUD across BC and respects the diversity of client needs and goals.

Mots clés

Safer supply
Policy/Regulatory
Evidence base