Original research
by
Wood, Evan et al
Release Date
2004
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Evaluation of Insite's impact on public order
Findings/Key points
The opening of the safer injecting facility was independently associated with improvements in several measures of public order, including reduced public injection drug use and public syringe disposal
Design/methods
Using a standardized prospective data collection protocol, we measured injection-related public order problems during the 6 weeks before and the 12 weeks after the opening of the safer injecting facility in Vancouver
Keywords
Outcomes
Crime
Illegal drugs
Social benefits
SCS/OPS
