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L’objectif
The aim of this review was to classify impacts of climate change for people who use alcohol and other drugs (AoD), as reflected in peer reviewed literature.
Constatations/points à retenir
This review highlights the role of climate change in altering patterns of AoD use, the majority finding increased use of a range of substances rather than declines. Some studies identify unplanned withdrawal, changed drug markets, disrupted service access, specific physiological vulnerabilities of AoD users to extreme heat, and compounding effects on mental health. Few studies consider impacts that occur because of long-term or gradual climatic shifts such as environmental changes that are detrimental to livelihoods.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Studies included in this scoping view involved a human population, a climate change related exposure, and an AoD outcome. Exposure events of interest included extreme heat, fires, storms, floods, droughts, and longer-term environmental changes. 8,204 studies were screened, with 82 included for data extraction and narrative analysis.
