Correlates of concurrent use of stimulants and opioids among people who access harm reduction services in British Columbia, Canada: Findings from the 2019 Harm Reduction Client Survey

Original research
by
Lukac, Christine D. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Describing substance use practices and elucidating correlates of concurrent use can inform harm reduction service provision and prevent overdose events.

Findings/Key points

Individuals who used stimulants and opioids concurrently tend to be younger, without paid work or housing. They were engaged in harm reduction and treatment services, yet used illicit drugs with unknown concentration daily. Improving access to age-appropriate services and expanding the availability of both legal and regulated stimulants and opioids may further reduce harms of concurrent use.

Design/methods

Cross-sectional study (n=574)

Keywords

Overdose
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Youth
Illegal drugs
Stimulants