Date de publication
Géographie
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Évalué par des pairs
L’objectif
This report presents an overview of the Safer Supply Ottawa program, as well as the results of a Safer Stimulant Supply program evaluation conducted in the spring and summer of 2024.
Constatations/points à retenir
Medical chart data illustrated that 85% of participants reported a decrease in their fentanyl use and 93% noted a decrease in their unregulated stimulant use since starting Safer Supply program. Further, of
those participants who reported experiencing drug overdoses at program intake, 77% reported experiencing no overdoses at their most recent Safer Supply program check-in.
From the interviews, three themes arose, including 1) survival, 2), self-medication, and 3) program engagement. Further, participants provided important messages about Safer Supply for politicians and policy makers.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
As part of this evaluation, two projects were completed. First, medical chart data for all current Safer Supply Ottawa participants were collected and analyzed. Second, a mixed methods study involving surveys and interviews with Safer Stimulant Supply program participants was completed.
