Original research
par
Ivsins, Andrew et al
Date de publication
2024
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 explores perceptions and experiences of overdose among people who smoke drugs.
Constatations/points à retenir
Some participants perceived smoking drugs to pose lower overdose risk relative to injecting drugs. Participants reported smoking-related overdose experiences, including from underestimating the potency of drugs, the cross-contamination of stimulants with opioids, and responding to smoking-related overdose events.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews from February to March 2023 with 31 people who reported currently smoking unregulated drugs in Vancouver, BC.
Mots clés
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Overdose
